AYLUS RC Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on05/20/2023
On May 20, 2023, 10 members of our AYLUS (American Youth Leadership and Volunteering Organization) RC Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center to engage in volunteer work. This facility has been a long-standing and dedicated service location for our branch. Each month, the organizers notify us to provide volunteer assistance, typically requiring 10 to 15 volunteers. Due to the approaching end-of-term exams, many of our members were exceptionally busy, and so this time, we were represented by 10 dedicated volunteers.
Our primary task for the day was food packaging in preparation for the upcoming food distribution. The food items we handled were notably heavy, consisting of various canned goods and numerous bags of legumes. This experience underscored the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Although the work may seem straightforward, we learned that breaking it down into detailed steps and having each person focus on a specific task is essential. By forming an efficient assembly line, we were able to maintain productivity and minimize errors.
Our male volunteers, mostly high school students, provided invaluable assistance with the physical demands of lifting and transporting the heavier items, ensuring that we met our quantity goals for the day. Through our collective efforts, we successfully packaged 400 food items within a five-hour timeframe. Witnessing the smiles and happiness on the faces of those receiving our hard-earned efforts is our greatest reward.
Every time we see our efforts making a difference in the lives of those in need, it reinforces our commitment to this meaningful cause. We will continue to actively participate in this volunteer activity, recognizing the positive impact it has on our community.
We look forward to future opportunities to give back to our community and continue to make a meaningful impact through our volunteer work.
The 10 dedicated volunteers who participated in this day’s event and earned 5 hours of certified volunteer time are as follows:
Ryan Kan
Qiliang Zhong
Zixuan Wang
Yixin Qian
Bryan Wang
Yangxuezhe Sun
Ryan Wang
Morgan Li
Tommy Tang
Xinran Zhang
