On Sunday, 06/20/2026, 4 AYLUS-Columbus volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden, watering and weeding the vegetable beds. The volunteers weeded around the garden fence, alongside picking dead plants that were turning brown; they were were placed into the provided compost. The plants and vegetables were growing well. Volunteer Hours : David Wang, Maggie Zhang, […]

During the month of June, AYLUS volunteers decorated 72 placemats to donate to the Dublin Service Center for the Meals on Wheels program. This month, the placemats theme was “Vacation,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats represent the theme. Then, they laminated their placemats to gift to the recipients of the program. […]

On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, 2 volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Miracle league located on Darree Fields. These volunteers became game day buddies where they helped physically challenged kids play a game of baseball. The volunteers became buddies for 3 different games, each game assisting a different kid. The games played had 2 innings each, […]

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 28th collection and recycling of used batteries in June 2026. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 2 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 6/27/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 70th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 6/13/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 69th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All proceeds […]

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

In June 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS San Diego Branch participated in the Cranes for a Cure event at the Home Arts & Hobbies Exhibit Hall during the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar. During the event, our volunteers taught visitors how to fold simple origami cranes while sharing facts about childhood cancer and […]

AYLUS Houston Branch The Ballard House Baking Volunteering on June 27, 2026   On June 27, 2026, a group of AYLUS Houston Branch volunteers in a baking event at The Ballard House in Katy, Texas. Six of us spent three hours baking homemade desserts for the residents there. The Ballard House provided all the ingredients, […]

On June 20, 2026, members of the AYLUS Houston Branch gathered at Seven Lakes High School to collect clothing donations for orphanages in Mexico. Thanks to the generosity of local families and the dedication of our volunteers, many bags of clothing were donated to help children in need.   Volunteers worked together to receive, organize, […]

On Sunday, June 28th, AYLUS Great Neck participated in the Farmers Market. Before the event, some volunteers came early to help set up and arrange the items for the stand, earning them an extra half-hour of volunteering. During the event, volunteers were assigned a variety of different jobs across two two-hour shifts; 9:00 am – […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 89th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on June 22-June 28 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

      On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered at the Great Neck Main Library to host a reading and craft program. The program began with volunteers reading three books. Nathan read “A Map Into the World”, a story of a young Hmong girl who experiences birth and loss, while Jiangyuan read “Cat […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu Receiving a warm card can be meaningful and uplifting for many children. Collaborating with Special Needs Assistance, we dedicated our time and creativity to making handmade cards, which we will later sendto children therapy centers for children with autism. This act may seem simple, but it has the potential to brighten […]

This is the 233rd volunteer event of AYLUS Oakland Gardens. The purpose of this project was to create and display promotional boards for the guests attending our 3rd Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony and Board Member Induction Ceremony. To commemorate this special occasion, our Parent Advisor assigned the newly elected 2026–2027 leadership team their first official […]

On June 28, 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park once again to help clear and smooth the walking trails. Although we had a smaller group, everyone worked incredibly hard to complete an entire pathway within two hours. For today’s event, we focused on a different section of the park, located […]

On June 27, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Great Neck Branch spent the morning at Bethpage State Park to help remove invasive species from their garden. Specifically, volunteers helped remove mugwort, an invasive plant that can outcompete native species harming the overall biodiversity of the garden. After instruction from park staff, volunteers worked to identify […]

Making a difference, one root at a time! Volunteers from the AYLUS RSM branch spent a rewarding day giving back at the Saddleback Peace Farm. From caring for roses and weeding the beds to turning the soil, the team worked hard alongside fellow community members. Thanks to their dedication, the farm is ready to provide […]

Across a five-day project, the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch teamed up with Crossline Church to tackle local food insecurity. Every morning, dedicated volunteers sorted and organized essential groceries—including dairy, meats, and fresh produce—into high-quality care boxes. The multi-step effort kicked off with packing thousands of food items, moved into community distribution, and wrapped up […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 27, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 27th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online and in-person tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including, Chinese and Volleyball. Participating members each tutored for 1 […]

On June 27, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, two members of the AYLUS Bellaire Branch volunteered at Freewheels Houston, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable transportation to low-income individuals, including refugees and veterans. The volunteers were assigned to cleaning and repairing broken or stained bikes to restore them to […]

On June 28th from 7:30 am to 1:30 am, AYLUS volunteers helped coordinate the First Chess in the Park Chess Tournament at Allenwood Park! For the volunteers, the day was broken up into three parts: set up, proctoring, and clean up.  Set up took place from 7:30 to 10:00 am, where volunteers helped set up […]

On June 13, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center for another successful day of community service. Beginning at 7:20 AM, they dedicated 5.5 hours to supporting the center’s mission of providing food assistance to local families and individuals experiencing hardship. Throughout the morning, volunteers completed a variety […]

On June 20, AYLUS Greater Buffalo hosted its Annual Awards Picnic at Meadowlakes Park, bringing together more than 120 students, families, advisors, and community members to celebrate another successful year of service and leadership. The event featured a community potluck, BBQ dinner, the Annual Awards Ceremony, and outdoor games. During the ceremony, we recognized our […]

Reported by Charles Liu On June 27th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Charles Liu On June 20th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Charles Liu On June 13th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

Reported by Charles Liu On June 6th, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00PM, Volunteers from the San Diego Branch of AYLUS organized and participated in the Computer for Kids Lab, repairing and cleaning electronic devices in order to prepare them to send to children of low-income families. This helps the kids achieve academic success through possible […]

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

On June 14th, 2026, the student volunteered at a Chinese school graduation ceremony, assisting teachers and supporting students around the facility. Responsibilities included providing food and drinks for the students, supervising the students participating in outdoor activities, and controlling lines in order for efficiency and safety. Overall, the graduation event was a great success, and […]

On June 7, 2026, the student volunteered at a Chinese school, assisting teachers and supporting students during class. Responsibilities included helping with lessons, guiding students in practicing Chinese characters, organizing classroom materials, and assisting with activities. This volunteer experience contributed to the smooth operation of the classroom, supported student learning, and promoted community involvement. Volunteer […]

On May 31, 2026, the student volunteered at a Chinese school, assisting teachers and supporting students during class. Responsibilities included helping with lessons, guiding students in practicing Chinese characters, organizing classroom materials, and assisting with activities. This volunteer experience contributed to the smooth operation of the classroom, supported student learning, and promoted community involvement. Volunteer […]

On May 17, 2026, the student volunteered at a Chinese school, assisting teachers and supporting students during class. Responsibilities included helping with lessons, guiding students in practicing Chinese characters, organizing classroom materials, and assisting with activities. This volunteer experience contributed to the smooth operation of the classroom, supported student learning, and promoted community involvement. Volunteer […]

Freehold NJ June 26, 2026 Status: NEW On June 26th, 2026, three students from Marlboro High School in Morganville, NJ founded the 192nd branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS™): Freehold, NJ Founders: Congratulations to Zitang Xu, Amber Luo, and Mackenzie Cupelli!   Description of AYLUS Freehold, New Jersey Branch […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 88th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on June 15-June 21 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 87th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on June 8-June 14 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Reported by Yufei Ye, Habitat Restoration Project Lake Washington Branch   On the 25th of June 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Yufei Ye, Arjun Rammohan, and Kevin Chen volunteered at Evans Creek Preserve. They helped bucket and lay out mulch and cardboard in order to stop the growth of unwanted grass species. Our members […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 26, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 26th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online and in person tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, English, and Track Jumps. Participating members each […]

The first session of the workshop commenced from June 22 to June26. Volunteer instructors led the students through a series of games and drills, and covered the fundamentals of debate. There were 13-14 total kids who came to the first session, and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy it! Event Organizer: Isabel Chen Volunteers: Alex Ren,Alyssa […]

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, two AYLUS Twin Cities Members dedicated their time to Feed My Starving Children! Although only two volunteers were there, they were still very efficient and worked with other volunteers to pack lots of meals for children. Event organizer: Megan Wang Participants: Megan Wang & Ellen Yuan […]

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:30pm – 4:30pm, two AYLUS Twin Cities Members along with one assistant volunteer taught the first AYLUS workshop of the summer, which was the Chinese, Art, and Math Workshop. We started by learning the Chinese story “The Little Horse Crosses the River,” then we made Father’s Day cards and […]

On Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, AYLUS Twin Cities members volunteered at Feed My Starving Children for the first food packing session of the summer! We had lots of fun even though only a few of us went and can’t wait to come back! Event organizer: Megan Wang Event Supervisor: Cao Yi […]

Creating Father’s Day Cards for Seniors On June 6, Lucy Zhang, Megan Wang, and Anna Hou participated in a special Father’s Day service project to honor seniors in our community. Through thoughtful messages, creative designs, and heartfelt effort, they handcrafted Father’s Day cards to recognize and celebrate the important role that fathers and father figures […]

This past week, Ryan had the meaningful opportunity to volunteer with Variety St. Louis, a wonderful local nonprofit dedicated to helping children and teens with physical or developmental disabilities redefine their abilities. During the week, Ryan was paired with a 5-year-old camper with significant developmental needs. He helped support the camper throughout the day by […]

On June 26, 2026, two members volunteered at Cary Learning Center as TAs. Our main responsibility was to serve as general activity assistants, concentrating on literacy, creative arts, cooking support, and supervised play. For the activities, our volunteers needed to move around and assist campers when they encountered difficulties. During lunch, volunteers would help teachers […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 25, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 25th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Art, Chinese, Chess, and Reading. Participating members each tutored for […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni; Posted by Charlotte Chen   On the evening of June 13th, volunteers gathered at Russell Creek Park for a fundraiser to raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Plano. They offered cotton candy and shaved ice. Three teams worked on advertising, food preparation, and cash management. Overall, our volunteers did an […]

Reported by Navika Thaker; Posted by Charlotte Chen On Saturday, June 20, 2026, members of the AYLUS Frisco and Plano branch gathered at Russell Creek Park to host a fundraiser. Volunteers set up the fundraising area, where they displayed lemonade, shaved ice, cotton candy, and iced water. Jobs and tasks were divided evenly, with everyone […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni; Posted by Charlotte Chen On June 21st, volunteers met at the Lexington Clubhouse for the Loops For Love event. Many made significant progress on their crocheted animals, and many finished their stuffed animals and started new ones. Volunteers also helped organize and clean up AYLUS’s crochet supplies. Overall, the volunteers did […]

Reported by Evan Hou; Posted by Charlotte Chen On June 14th, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch joined together for another Loops for Love event at the Lexington Clubhouse. Volunteers all split off to work on their own crochet stuffed animal projects, many of which will later be donated to patients at […]

On Thursday June 25th, from 11:00 – 12:00 PM, the Twin Falls branch volunteered with seniors at Grace Memory Care. We spent our time chatting with our seniors while also playing Yahtzee. We conducted the game buy having a board to track all the points that the seniors earn as well as assisting them by […]

On June 25, 2026, three members volunteered at Cary Learning Center as TAs. Our main responsibility was to serve as general activity assistants, concentrating on literacy, creative arts, cooking support, and supervised play. For the activities, our volunteers needed to move around and assist campers when they encountered difficulties. During lunch, volunteers would help teachers […]

On June 20, 2026, AYLUS Houston Branch volunteers participated in a community service event at Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) in Katy, Texas. Ten volunteers spent three hours assisting with store operations and donation organization.   Volunteers worked together to sort donated clothes, shoes, accessories, and books, carefully organizing items to ensure the store remained tidy […]

On June 25, 2026, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials) in Summit, New Jersey, to support local families in need through a baby essentials donation drive. The initiative focused on collecting critical items for infants and young children, helping families access necessities that can be costly and […]

West Essex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an […]

West Essex AYLUS members volunteered to teach Woodland senior center Chinese speaking residents basic English communication skills on the weekly basis. This event bridged cultural and language gaps while promoting mutual learning between AYLUS members and elders. It not only empowered seniors and helped members grow into more thoughtful, globally minded citizens, but also helped […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 06/15/2026. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members 2 hours: Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung and Hebe […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 06/09/2026. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members 3 hours: Zoe Leung, Jaden Leung and Hebe […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 06/01/2026. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members 2 hours: Jaden Leung, Zoe Leung and Hebe […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 05/18/2026. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. On 5/18/26, Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung also helped in Taekwondo […]