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
Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
/ M) S8 B, ]4 Dopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
9 ]2 X7 Y/ O/ finterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


6 B* S) [3 E4 c9 g5 y7 @What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

8 ^; j& M$ x, R# @0 Y3 j6 p$ _These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
) _+ _) ?) G- y8 x- w- i6 a Learn how to access community services and programs
/ q0 m/ D: V4 E7 d( P2 [/ y7 E Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
7 ?- M( \) ~& X, G% c; H% o2 L Identify personal leadership strengths …
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* Z% k3 Q! y6 ?8 @3 h/ v$ tProgram Schedule:
6 C' c2 O/ }! l; m/ _# M  U2 mRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
- F$ z1 k8 t( ~7 `0 NSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
: p* o. c8 ^% A5 w" i! S: o* M                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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( b8 W3 R' ?; [3 bWho 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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What 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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/ B# K$ |5 I- b9 U0 e% l7 h8 l0 QVolunteer’s Duties:
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; m0 v! W; C9 k3 J, }+ n 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
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
9 q( c2 m' t: e* q* e Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
; z/ R2 f1 B  u$ j* G1 @ Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
5 [7 s8 \% Y: D  ` 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)
+ ]6 ?+ T7 `, a4 N One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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- o8 V0 w9 @7 a8 n3 Y$ w1 w 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
* O+ c# q( ], X6 {4 w: ?, {8 L. K' ` Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
) N5 [( n, b3 F Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
+ o, g9 X4 h: W/ u9 ?2 e Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
1 H  [; C; \% G! e Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
 Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
# N8 }  g  K) b# p5 q6 X Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
; v2 W( w: c  W( {, N" E! I Make a difference in someone’s life
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/ E7 E  g7 w1 u+ rIf 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