Status: ACTIVE
In 2023, three students from Greater Lansing re-founded the thirty-ninth branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): Greater Lansing, MI.
Founders:
Congratulations to the Greater Lansing Branch Founders Anushri Welipitiya, Sabrina Gray, and Eliza Shahzad! Great job!
Description of the Greater Lansing Branch:
The Greater Lansing Branch of AYLUS strives to better improve the Greater Lansing, MI community through student-led volunteer work. We encourage our members to develop their leadership skills, build character, and promote community service. Our goal is to recruit more members who are passionate about volunteer work and making a positive impact in our community. Our members lead and start all events, big and small, and are required to participate in at least 3 events per year. Through active volunteerism, our branch hopes to bring more student involvement in activities that better our community. Local trash clean-ups, senior center care packages, and various types of drives (food, clothing, books, etc.) are some examples of the work we do. We welcome all students in the area who are interested in joining!
Member Requirements:
- Members are required to complete 3 events and lead/create 1 event each year. Once a member has done so, their status as a member will become active.
- No previous or certain amount of volunteer experience is needed!
Interested in Joining Our Branch?
- Please fill out the New Member Form. We will get back to you once we have reviewed the form.
Upcoming Events:
- Upcoming events or event information will be posted here or on our Instagram: @aylus.greaterlansing.mi
Branch Leadership
Position | Name | |
President | Anushri Welipitiya | aew4248@gmail.com |
Vice President | Sabrina Gray | sabrinagray946@gmail.com |
Secretary | Eliza Shahzad | elizashahzad@gmail.com |
Advisor | Dhammika Welipitiya | dmikwel@gmail.com |
Branch Members (currently under review)
Position | Name | Status (Active/Inactive) |
Member | Ava Gibson | |
Member | Lucía Grubbs-Ruiz | |
Member | Victoria Jordan | |
Member | Shreya Mishra | |
Member | Maha Qurashi | |
Member | Ranuga Sooriyapathirana | |
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Branch History
On June 28, 2018, seven students from Greater Lansing founded the thirty-ninth branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): Greater Lansing, MI.
Founders:
Eagle Zhu, Angie Zhu, Kevin Wang, Eric Chen, Audrey Chen, Estella Gan, and Fergal Hennessy.
Activities (Click on the links for more details):
- Trash Pick-up (April, 2021)
- Research a Cause (2021)
- Virtual Positivity Concert (February, 2021)
- Homework Help (September – January 2021)
- Adopt a Family (November – December 2020)
- Halloween Candy Give-Back Program (September – November 2020)
- Free Online Greeting Card Class (October, 2020)
- National Archives (August/September, 2020)
- Free Online Origami Classes (August, 2020)
- Park Maintenance (August 8, 2020)
- Recycling Event: Batteries and #1/2 Plastic Bottles/Containers (July 18, 2020)
- Save a Life: Defeat COVID-19 (May-July, 2020)
- TriCounty for Aging
- Adopt a Family
- Soup Kitchen
- The Life Story Project