Reported by Derek Ying
Purpose:
To support Youth Kitchen San Diego, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in its mission to empower youth with nutrition knowledge and healthy meal preparation skills. As a new organization with limited staffing, Youth Kitchen San Diego requested assistance from AYLUS San Diego volunteers to help operate their booth at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market.
People:
AYLUS San Diego Volunteers –Emily Chen and Sophie Xie
Time & Place:
August 31, 2025
9:30 am – 2:30 pm（Shift Times: Morning Shift: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm；Afternoon Shift: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm）
Carmel Valley Farmers Market at Torrey Pines High School
Event Description:
AYLUS San Diego partnered with Youth Kitchen San Diego to provide volunteers for their booth at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market. The volunteers assisted in a variety of responsibilities including:
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Setting up tents and tables
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Designing and drawing the menu on a blackboard
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Hosting the spin-wheel activity and other interactive nutrition-related games
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Supervising children using plastic knives and helping them cook
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Supporting cooking and cleaning tasks
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Greeting customers and organizing the booth space
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Taking down tents and tables after the event
Volunteer Hours:
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Emily Chen: 2.5 hours
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Sophie Xie: 2.5 hours
