青少年义工机会

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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
9 z, n2 R) @" j5 Q" [4 M7 Kopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
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& [" C$ |4 Y  \+ E' e' RWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
: J1 u- M# Q4 n% f- ?2 w: D; v Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
' K" g$ @/ M% k. u0 o- g Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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) }0 i9 A2 p3 J( mProgram Schedule:
# w# B: r; b# Z; o( ?  r7 nRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
2 Y# _4 d2 G: l& D  B- ASummer 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?
: o/ N8 c( v5 Y) ~) o" G. ~, g/ aAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
0 T/ V. `5 s, W2 i2 v1 f$ l* oIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:
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$ t: l7 V' V; R7 |. ^ Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
0 f5 `. ]& J% R! o4 n2 m7 X) v+ s Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
  ^7 Q* B0 S+ m2 N2 z Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
( R& M9 x$ b. p1 Z8 c" d1 i) T Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
) N1 E( f" M! M Assist in program planning
# _9 h7 W& @$ g5 A Be a role model

  j, I; w/ P& y1 x$ ~: |. v$ X3 OVolunteer Commitment:

' n! a' I* s& z# O" R6 w 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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2 C+ G$ w+ x" LAttitude/Skills Requirements:

" J( z' U$ i' D4 z 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
7 y% J; s$ e' U4 R6 j2 ~; q8 r 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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8 }1 [; ?) E! ]% l! u% S2 D9 EBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
6 C, m! j# T" r9 @ 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
' N% _: O& {9 N$ L1 ?3 L$ y2 G6 s/ L Make a difference in someone’s life

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