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
5 `: L( f- s7 Z, j3 I/ h& WAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
& H# I6 Z0 Z- S4 Y5 binterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
& b$ C7 w" Q; {# f1 I7 Gand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


" H2 ]- m% M0 b  `7 @: ]3 M* y# mWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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1 [- Y5 o5 E1 vThese activities will enable youth to:
% o% O* e& |$ X7 H- o* _/ _5 ~ Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
" e5 l) v1 {5 I! J: y# V) s Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
  s; q; _% D/ `( ]3 R, d; r Identify personal leadership strengths …

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  N+ }0 c, C8 j. O6 [3 a0 |( EProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Summer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

/ e2 ~" K+ }1 n+ IWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
$ ^: v& b5 d6 n# {2 Y# f. nIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:

$ _! l' x+ `! Y9 E6 V$ Z Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
" {; n& Y) [6 H/ W+ C! z; c 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
( a- ^$ P' E) M* R! ^; w, X: Q Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
. j, M: f+ Z( s) @5 | Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
9 ]9 j/ d9 X! f Assist in program planning
3 e; d: @6 G, o0 Z! j! p$ Q0 u# Y' _ Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

1 _% f3 y. Y5 a On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
 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:

 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
5 p* w* m3 U" P" n A team player
2 c4 a# A0 o  H" ^' p6 M Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- f$ ~' p7 V* q/ _- U7 W5 q# w Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 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
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
' V7 ~: K; [2 o3 |/ r Make a difference in someone’s life

1 z1 X$ R9 Y& n# w/ gIf 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