Newtown, PA

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

Email

President
Diana Zhang
Angela Zheng
dianazhang666@gmail.com angela3zheng@gmail.com
Vice President
Austin Choi
Lucas Zhang
acaustinchoi@gmail.com lucaszhang2007@gmail.com
Secretary
Rhianna Zhang
Eric Chen
rhzhang508@gmail.com charlie.chen0612@gmail.com
Advisor
Hong Pin (Penny) Zhao
Yanli Wang
hongpinzhao@gmail.com
yanli11790@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!

Updated: December 21, 2024 — 3:50 pm

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