青少年义工机会

又见炊烟

T.A.N.G. Youth Program is an educational and activity-based program aiming to equip
- y+ d3 @; e& r# J2 o; @Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
6 h& @- N1 m9 w" M. @0 a# sopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
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8 x6 _- g8 q3 OWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

3 `* N) F4 ]6 U9 e3 x! IThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
3 @3 B: f3 F5 b1 n2 O$ F' I Learn how to access community services and programs
! P  b# f; d" ^# z Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
  k% V, u+ k5 E7 O Identify personal leadership strengths …
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( j& v$ B' y% C! W* uProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
& [0 m' {) R$ [/ a8 v- T4 Y1 H  tSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
3 A9 N- v8 I' _; L: s                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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) q5 C  v) m1 o) x: S, ]: tWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

/ H+ L# _) Z3 H$ n$ F3 \ Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
 Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: T2 J$ F* O* `- L4 K+ d9 M# Q$ x Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
; A& u6 W. p) E6 |- G9 y2 X7 o Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
! z9 ?' c% l+ _9 g& @3 h Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
& ~& W! a9 a) V/ N* a$ j Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
" f5 L* r+ r1 Q. n6 V& c Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
/ N' Y: h) S# k* X% m7 K! g One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

! L: G7 @3 t- Y! c+ g& ]1 LAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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6 \& Q# w6 v1 V- v+ Q Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
 Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
) a3 ^0 M+ S: _) Y9 ?6 h Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
$ O+ |  Y# V8 T2 R2 P7 ]5 X8 d; B Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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% V- A6 B" p  H Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
+ ?2 \, y' D* w8 [ Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
. a. j2 ?* U2 ]( r Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
* f/ j: D# V7 Y5 k' r Opportunity for team work
9 O1 X0 ]1 p4 y: {4 ` Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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If you are interested & to be a part of our volunteer team, please call  Daniel at 429-3111 or email to chengrongmei@hotmail.com or daniel.suen@assistcsc.org