青少年义工机会

又见炊烟

Personal Growth Development & Homework Tutorial Class is a pilot project of the T.A.N.G. Youth Program. It aims to assist youth who have challenges in doing their school work. Students will bring in their school assignment and do it together with other students. Priorities are given to new immigrant youth who have been in Canada less than 3 years and/or youth whose families have financial challenges.

7 l; x# F2 P8 {2 vDuring the class, educational sessions on interpersonal skills, personal development as well as Basic English and/or French will be taught.

3 g) A! E. ]) V2 N5 o6 ?What will take place in the sessions?

; F% l7 \* G" T* hEach session begins with instruction on fundamental concept of English and/or French then followed by interactive/educational games.  In the second half of the class, students will work on their school assignments.
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8 [8 R& J1 ~( Z# N& fThese activities will enable youth to:
 Enhance their academic level
. d- J! o: g  `- r6 _% y6 d Be successful at school and adapt quickly in the new environment
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills …
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Program Schedule:
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0 G( q# L3 s  K) R) \% a3 zFall and Spring Sessions: run on alternate Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
 Fall session starts in mid October to February
; J  b' y* N0 a* _2 w  z Spring session starts in March to June

Who can participate?
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9 d4 I3 a* U: yAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants and/or whose families are facing financial challenges living in Edmonton or surrounding area.


What is the cost of joining the Personal Growth Development & Homework Tutorial Class?

The program is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per session.

6 P7 I' i# @- t& L+ B& RVolunteer’s Duties:
3 O& d. d  v. t+ H2 E Assist youth with their school assignments
: D  [2 }: }/ K" D; ?* z Teach basic concept in areas related to  English, Math, and other subjects
% r4 A* y: T3 O: J5 M5 H& e Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
 Facilitate and/or coordinate/assist in workshop on personal growth development workshop series
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
8 G. p/ a7 r# j) a: Q5 \8 w6 F Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
; r# P7 T8 ~4 U$ A2 D Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
8 H6 G, _) V2 V Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
$ @( ]% J( Q/ x& q- r! s: G$ l On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
 One time volunteers: minimum commitment is one session either in Fall or Spring

( X& A# H$ n) U/ ]# z' R' PAttitude/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
3 G! s  D3 f3 X2 N4 q8 g" z A team player
! a8 W2 p1 ~. z: B Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 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 teaching experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
! R# D6 W2 g2 ?3 ~ Develop a sense of belonging with the community and participate proactively
6 H  O6 m2 e3 ^) v Use personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
6 `/ s% l2 Y) V8 D% I) u Opportunity for team work
; _+ e3 W# o6 x" L8 U Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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+ h& Z6 J( D! \* pIf 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