Status: Active
On June 24th, 2024, six students in Newtown, PA founded the 158th branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States.
Branch Explanation:
The Newtown, PA branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS) aspires to be a volunteer organization dedicated to empowering young people through community service and leadership opportunities. Founded by local high school students, this branch aims to become a cornerstone of the community, fostering a spirit of collaboration and responsibility among its members.
The Newtown AYLUS branch hopes to organize a wide range of volunteer activities that address various community needs. Members aim to be actively involved in community service projects, ensuring that they gain valuable organizational and leadership skills.
Besides community service projects, the Newtown AYLUS branch hopes to emphasize the importance of cultural exchange. The branch will regularly host cultural events that celebrate diversity and promote global awareness. These events provide a platform for members to share their heritage and learn about different cultures, fostering an inclusive community environment.
The Newtown AYLUS branch hopes to not only be a service organization but also a supportive network for its members. By empowering youth to take an active role in their community, the Newtown AYLUS branch hopes to make a lasting difference in the local community.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Position |
Name |
|
President |
Diana ZhangAngela Zheng |
dianazhang666@gmail.com angela3zheng@gmail.com |
Vice President |
Austin ChoiLucas Zhang |
acaustinchoi@gmail.com lucaszhang2007@gmail.com |
Secretary |
Rhianna ZhangEric Chen |
rhzhang508@gmail.com charlie.chen0612@gmail.com |
Advisor |
Hong Pin (Penny) ZhaoYanli Wang |
hongpinzhao@gmail.comyanli11790@yahoo.com |
If interested in joining, please fill out this form and follow us on Instagram @aylusnewtown.
PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD (PVSA)
By PVSA guidelines, AYLUS has full discretion in verifying and accepting service hours. We reserve the right to decline those with artificially inflated hours or obscure nature.
Hours by Award for Age* Group (2024-2025) | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
---|---|---|---|
Kids (age 5-10) DOB: 10/2/2013-10/1/2019 | 26–49 | 50–74 | 75+ |
Teens (age 11–15) DOB: 10/2/2008-10/1/2013 | 50–74 | 75–99 | 100+ |
Young Adults (16-25) DOB: 10/2/1999-10/1/2008 | 100–174 | 175–249 | 250+ |
*Age Criteria: For PVSA 2024-2025, you are a Young Adult if you were born on 10/1/2008 or earlier.
- In April, please download an AYLUS PVSA Application Form to fill out and sign form (apart from the total service hours)
- Send the document to aylusnewtownpa@gmail.com; our branch management team will verify the information and fill out the total hours completed.
- Apply by May 1st
2024 Events
December 20: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers Support Autism Care Group
December 15: Newtown AYLUS Members Host Holiday Card Making Event
December 13: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
December 8: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers in local Christmas parade
December 6: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
November 24: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers to Plant Trees at Local Park
November 22: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
November 15: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
November 8: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
November 3: Newtown AYLUS Assists in Local Park’s Clean-Up Program
November 2: Newtown AYLUS Hosts Mahjong Teaching Event at Local Senior Center
October 25: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
October 12: Newtown AYLUS Branch Volunteers at Local Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program
October 11: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
October 5: Newtown AYLUS Hosts Pumpkin Painting and Donation to Senior Living Center
September 29: Newtown AYLUS Participates in Local Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program
September 28: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Car Show for Autism Event
September 20: Newtown AYLUS Members Tutor Math at Local Chinese School
September 14: Newtown AYLUS Participates in Local Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program
August 14-17: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Potential Inc. Sponsorship Booth
July 24-25: Newtown AYLUS Donates Homemade Cookies to Local Food Pantry
June 24-28: Newtown AYLUS Volunteers at Salvation Army Camp
Questions? Contact us at aylusnewtownpa@gmail.com!