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
% S! O- }4 H' ]7 ]6 {0 J! ^1 Nopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
/ \* ^8 E5 ?2 p' f, h2 Ginterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
/ G2 ~0 A0 h1 S; `" r& ^and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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- E' |( @, Z4 l9 p: T% eWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

( r2 ^% v5 j: D) i0 \( @These activities will enable youth to:
% Y$ p7 i8 i0 d- |5 X; X Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
9 j% f/ U' j5 J0 E* [ Learn how to access community services and programs
/ J2 @: U4 {" X: _2 |0 R Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
9 t5 i" T$ ^3 G; o. Q- x Identify personal leadership strengths …


+ t, H- Q' K+ I" a; m. H; t4 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
4 ~+ z4 |# O/ w6 V% K3 R/ h                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
( Y; y/ Z4 T8 b* ~7 kAsian 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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8 Z# ^6 ~7 v1 h7 NVolunteer’s Duties:
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+ e$ ~* H( [3 d" e 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
2 L, S0 P. \4 z* S Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
! m( c1 B6 z3 K2 n# K1 F Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 O8 [. q+ s' G- q Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
: Z% q' n! q% m/ s( [ Be a role model

% V$ Z" R* N! y! }: g$ v) L7 S' s% XVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
3 U/ a) J% J0 p9 y5 n One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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- S  N, z0 \1 {+ k4 i/ ^  G% M 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
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
. F( I2 m  [$ R" c Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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% ]; j; S, W+ G6 a Gain work experience
3 P& b8 J. `3 u( l/ n9 j9 K Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
5 p% Y) v, `/ }# J% `# g3 b% `1 c Make good friends
2 H4 f$ d5 ]4 A6 D8 Q0 k$ F 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
9 g5 W8 a9 e) D* V- h3 i Opportunity for team work
3 k# c- b  ^% U! L0 T8 x' ] 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