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
  i9 e2 X1 U0 @: u4 W- `Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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What will take place in the sessions?
  `* O0 p9 N6 a+ A  S1 dEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
) U, M$ Z7 s6 k% f0 p9 E2 a Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
% {' U) C( Y% o Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
( J. S( e- y' w  T Identify personal leadership strengths …
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1 S# _$ G2 h: C3 p) l8 P7 S: B+ vProgram Schedule:
* f5 i$ K* L) B! H9 y! Z7 }; vRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
  _5 U' C/ w* H$ cSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
" \3 D/ ~& E6 W                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who 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?
$ A. t9 L& \4 X+ k$ M. nIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:

6 i" [- o- B1 T' S+ s3 |2 [, Z2 H 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
, h" S' {7 ^- ~6 A( D1 e Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
( C0 }% T/ [- Q/ H, H/ c5 B Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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; P+ t) o$ g- R# y7 q$ vVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
  |, v/ x& u5 F7 V0 K% E7 r: z 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
 A team player
) ^3 J2 }9 T' H5 l+ j1 @" P- @0 M; _ Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- J4 E; m- U$ M) X3 ~0 K4 g9 O Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
! N4 |8 W  A- y; G9 S  _ Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:
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 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
9 n7 W; P% {  e0 A' y& X1 m Opportunity for team work
5 N, a) A' S/ w! }! T/ W Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
, ?, v) y7 Y# M3 [% _% Z$ r( B5 K 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