Written by Emily Zhang
On June 8th, 2024, seven student volunteers of AYLUS Oyster Bay hosted Zion’s Strawberry Festival at Douglaston, NY, as a fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients of Long Island.
Zion’s annual Strawberry Festival is a tradition for the parish and the entire neighborhood. Fresh, local strawberries are sold, alongside other delicious foods. The event also features animal shows and fun games for families.
Much like previous occasions, our dedicated young volunteers took shifts during the morning and afternoon, continuing to sell eco-friendly products. Our inventory featured a wide range of environmentally conscious items, including plant-based biodegradable trash bags, eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes, natural wood pulp cleaning sponges, disposable bibs made from bamboo sticks, laundry detergent sheets without plastics, eco-friendly wheat straw bento lunch boxes, meal plates, travel utensil sets, soup spoons, organic natural bamboo, wheat straws, and more. The young volunteers enthusiastically showcased and explained the importance of these eco-friendly products to the customers and educated the public on the significance of environmental conservation.
Our members not only sold eco-friendly housewares but also provided face painting for kids to raise funds. Throughout the course of this festival, volunteers also communicated how young citizens could contribute and make a difference within their communities.
AYLUS Oyster Bay is looking forward to offering love and support to the community with continued efforts.
Gratitude to the following 7 young volunteers, totaling 21 volunteer hours collectively.
Christina Mink 5.5 hrs, Emily Zhang 4 hrs, Bryan Zhang 3.5 hrs, Zoran Zhou 3 hrs, Hoilee Dai 1 hr, Ariel Liyu Dai 1 hr, Pengyu Chen 3 hrs
