On February 14, our AYLUS members volunteered the Blake nursing home. Our members led their residents’ morning workout and did a Valentine’s Day craft for the holidays. These activities help with dexterity and fine motor skills. Members: Madison Shi, Daniel Shi Hours: 2

On February 8th, 2026, the volunteers of the AYLUS Roslyn branch served as teacher assistants for the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our jobs as volunteers in the Chinese school were to help teachers and students in various activities and tasks. As teacher assistants, we ease the teacher’s […]

On Saturday, February 7, from 1:00 to 4:00 AYLUS Roslyn volunteered at CP Nassau’s residents home.   We began the day by baking brownies for the residents and inviting them to help with the process. With supervision and assistance, the residents enjoyed mixing the ingredients and being part of the activity. The volunteers had a […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School February 8th, 2026 On Sunday, February 8th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 1st […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Cupid Crew Volunteer Activity – Card Making for Haven Hospice February 7th – February 9th, 2026 In response to the Congressional Award Cupid Crew volunteer service initiative, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in a community service project to create handwritten cards for patients at Haven Hospice. The […]

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 […]

 Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — February 8, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, and Michael Huan […]

Weekend Scratch Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — Feb 08, 2026 Huagen Chinese School at Oaks Hall School on Sundays offer Chinese classes as well as other classes open to all community members. The in-person class is 1 hour long. AYLUS member Eric Gao, Garrick Wu, Qi Chu are volunteers and provided hands-on instruction for students […]

On Sunday February 8th 2026  at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, from 2:15-3:15 volunteers of the AYLUS Therapeutic Skating Program skated with children participating in the program. Every volunteer was paired with a skater, giving them support and helping them on the ice. Today we also see new faces who just join the program.  The […]

On Sunday, 02/08/2026, from 12pm to 5:30pm, our branch hosted our 212th event. Our members worked together with Senator John C. Liu and his team decorate, aid, and help manage the celebration for Lunar New Year.   During the event, our members separated into groups to help out. Firstly, we split into 3-4 smaller groups […]

Reported by 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 74th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on February 1-February 8, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Since its establishment in June 2025, the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga (RC) Band has been dedicated to regular rehearsals and musical growth. By the end of the year, the group had prepared three ensemble pieces for stage performance. In December, the band was honored to receive an invitation to participate in the Lunar New Year Festival […]

On October 19 and October 26, 2025, three members of the AYLUS RC Tennis Team used their personal time to participate in regular practice sessions. During these practices, the team focused on building strong fundamentals, including serving, returning, and improving overall ball control.The members worked diligently on key techniques such as proper serving form, consistent […]

Reported by Jing Zheng Posted by Charlotte Chen On January 17th, we volunteered at FMSC (Feed My Starving Children), a nonprofit organization that works to help and save children by creating a better future for them around the world. During the session, we packed MannaPack Rice, which contains nutritious ingredients such as vitamins, vegetables, soy, […]

Mclean Branch Science Olympiad Anatomy and Physiology Tutoring on 2/12/2026 The AYLUS McLean Branch volunteers participated in Science Olympiad Anatomy and Physiology event tutoring. Experienced Science Olympiad competitors used their acquired knowledge to prepare elementary school students for their self-study events including Anatomy and Physiology. volunteers held small group gatherings every Thursday to study for […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering activities, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In the new school year starting, we volunteered on 02/8/2026 which is the 4th day of Chinese School this spring semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing […]

AYLUS had another successful tutoring session at the Station Library during February 12th. Siwoo Song significantly improved a student’s Earth Science project by engaging in helpful, constructive critique and feedback upon her project. Xingzhi helped another student with biology and the intrigue of Mendel’s genetic models. Linzi delved deeply into chemistry and helped answer a […]

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, three individuals (Melvin Jiang, Tylon Zhou, and Shuqi Hu) from the San Clemente branch helped as volunteers at Mercy Warehouse, Laguna Niguel by organizing, sorting, and hanging clothes. Our job was to fill racks up with hanged clothes, which we had to organize and sort from a large pile. Tylon […]

On February 10th, AYLUS volunteers once again came together at the Great Neck Library Station Branch to support students across a variety of academic subjects. During the session, Siwoo Song worked one-on-one with a 4th-grade student on pre-algebra concepts, guiding the student through foundational problem-solving strategies. Jason and Brian collaborated to assist a student with […]

AYLUS RC Band Performs at Major Lunar New Year Festivals Across Southern CaliforniaIn January and early February 2026, nine members of the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga (RC) Band proudly participated in a series of large-scale Lunar New Year celebrations across Southern California. This marked the band’s first time performing at community Lunar New Year festivals since […]

On September 14, 2025, three members of AYLUS RC Branch volunteered their personal time to organize a community clean-up along the longest bike trail in Rancho Cucamonga and in the Central Park area. The bike trail runs across the city and is one of the most popular fitness routes for local residents. Every day, many […]

AYLUS RC Branch Host Selection Event Report On November 29, 2025, AYLUS RC Branch organized a special selection event to recruit outstanding emcees for three major Lunar New Year festivals in the local Chinese community. Because the Branch was entrusted with full hosting responsibilities for these large-scale events, members were invited to participate in an […]

AYLUS Santa Clarita Valley Branch Members volunteer for Living Limitless Collective – Arts & Crafts & Social Hour at The Cube-27745 Smyth Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 on Tuesday weekly/as available. Living Limitless Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive social, recreational, and community-based opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through weekly programs, they […]

On February 10, 2026, AYLUS member joined Teen Advisory Group event at St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch. The group of young people demonstrated their community spirit and kindness by writing heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly. They filled the cards with warm wishes for a happy Valentine’s Day and hopes for great […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village on 2/7/26.Today our members helped several seniors on this busy morning. One senior asked about email systems and lost his old email User Interface. The volunteer and senior found out it was outlook 2013 and set it up again. Another senior asked about instagram […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held a Tech Support Program at Ridge Oak Center on 2/2/26. Today our members taught a senior how to fix messages that were not sending in messages. The volunteer helped to solve this by removing malware which had blocked messages. There was also another question on how to fix “Hard Drive SMART […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge members participated in the Saturdays in Motion program at the GSCY YMCA on 2/8/26. Our members helped set up the gym rooms before the children arrived. Once the session began, each volunteer was paired with a child with special needs and engaged in various activities such as using the gymnastics equipment, playing catch, […]

On 2/9/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Great Neck House for Accessible Art Program from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (1.5 hours). Today, Aylus volunteers were making valentines cards for people with special  needs. The teacher in charge gave papers, sharpies, markers, and decorations like stickers to the volunteers to decorate their cards. Inside the cards, warm words […]

On February 8th, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, AYLUS volunteers helped out at the Long Island Chinese School to celebrate Lunar New Year. When volunteers first arrived, they helped distribute lunches, fix the stage, and sort people to their seats for the big show. Notable acts included class dances, singing, and speeches for a […]

Reported by Elissa Song On February 8th, 2026, Mercer Island’s Chinese Association held an event to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year. AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Emily Qi volunteered at the event for an non- profit organization called “CARES”, where they helped spread autism awareness through a quiz activity where they […]

On 2/9/26 members of Stony Brook AYLUS taught a tech support Q&A class at The Bristal Mount Sinai, a local senior home.   Members + Hours: Zeyu (Frank) Wang (2 hours), Ziya Yin (2 hours)

On January 10th, members of the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch gathered at a volunteer’s home for an annual meeting. The purpose of the gathering was to discuss leadership development, organizational responsibilities, and future goals for the branch. During the meeting, members reviewed upcoming officer and leadership positions, outlining the responsibilities associated with each role and […]

On the evening of Saturday, January 10th, approximately 24 members of the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch visited Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care for our first performance at the facility. We rehearsed for an hour and a half before performing. The concert lasted roughly an hour and a half, featuring a diverse repertoire of […]

On the evening of Saturday, January 3rd, 20 members from the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch visited University Village once again to present a live music concert for the residents. Prior to the event, the group rehearsed for approximately an hour and a half to finalize the program, coordinate transitions, and ensure performers were prepared. The […]

On Saturday, Feb 7th, from 3:45-5:00, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch held an AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library for the kids. Activities that occurred during this event consisted of reading and arts and crafts, such as crochet, building clay, origami and creative window paintings. The event started off with different volunteers reading […]

On Friday, 2/6/2026, 4 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to eighth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Albert Chen (Event Leader), Ivan Lee, Alex Hu, and Randall Zhang participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two out of three different […]

On Sunday, February 1st, members of the AYLUS Columbus Branch performed at the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Nine volunteers played a range of instruments, creating an enjoyable and engaging experience for the residents. Hours: Eric Hong – 1 Austin Xiao – 1 David Wang – 1 Lucus Zhang – 1 Avery Li […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni Posted by Charlotte Chen On February 1st, 2026, the AYLUS Frisco and Plano branch came together at the Lexington Club House to participate in the Loops for Love event. Many of our volunteers were working hard on their crocheted stuffed animals, which will later be donated. Many of our volunteers made […]

Status: NEW On February 9th, 2026, three students from Twin Falls, ID founded the 189th branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS™): Twin Falls, ID. Founders:   Congratulations to Venya Shree Sunkesula, Kenadie Henna, and Hadlie Human!   Description of AYLUS Twin Falls, ID We are excited about starting a […]

Reported by Colin Xie On Febuary 8th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 295th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due […]

On February 6 2026, the members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugee find a supportive community in Buffalo. The AYLUS Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created and practiced […]

On February 7 2026 the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch volunteered at the Buffalo Chinese School Lunar New Year Celebration. During the event, AYLUS volunteers supported the school by supervising younger children and helping run activity rooms, including set up movie, chess and board games, balloon twisting, and general activities. Their support helped ensure a safe, […]

On February 7 2026, an AYLUS member volunteered at the Buffalo Suzuki Strings from 8:45AM to 11:45AM. They helped two violin classes helping kids aged 3 to 5. Volunteer: 3 hours: Lucy Lin

On February 6, 2026, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals every year to children, […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano January 31. Two members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. 1. Ethan Zhang-2hr 2. Danny Wang-2hr

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano January 7. Two members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. 1. Ethan Zhang-2hr 2. Matthew zhang-2hr                        

Over 6 member participate in this important activity. The writing love letter as the name suggested involves in writing love letters to cancer patients, letting them know there are people out there who care about them. Encouraging them to keep fighting and never give up. 1. Ethan Zhang 1hr 2. Matthew Zhang 1hr 3. Yibei […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano January 3rd. Three members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. 1. Ethan Zhang-2hr 2. Danny Wang -2h 3. Matthew Zhang-2hr                            

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano December 20. Three members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. 1. Ethan zhang-2hr 2. Matthew Zhang-2hr 3. Danny Wang 2 hr                    

Dec 14, Seven Participant joined to donate at the goodwill donation, this activity involves donating clothe, and necessity to people in need. Ethan Zhang 2h Matthew Zhang 2h HongJing Chen 2h PengPeng Zhang 2h Shengsheng Zhang Aiden Ji 2h Danny Wang 2h                

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano December 6. Three members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour Matt Zhang 2 hour                         […]

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano November 29. Two members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. Matt Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour                            

AYLUS RSM Volunteers at The PEACE Farm at Saddleback Rancho Capistrano November 21. Four members were tasked with stuff to do at the farm. These tasks will benefit people in need. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matt Zhang 2 hour Daniel Xie 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour                 […]

November 15, 2 participants join to help out at Lakeview Senior Center. There is a lot of shows and food to prepare. The participate came to help deliver foods. Ethan Zhang 3 hour Matthew Zhang 3 hour                            

On January 30, 2026, five members of the AYLUS San Clemente branch volunteered at the OC Spring Festival Gala Event from 3:30-7:30pm. Upon arrival, volunteers were instructed by a leader on the tasks that they would be in charge of. They were told to direct groups to different individuals to check-in depending on the name […]

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Newtown AYLUS members organized and hosted a community reading session for elementary school students. For this meeting, the volunteers and the children read the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio: a widely loved 2012 novel that later adapted to a film. Instead of picking a short or simple picture […]

Status: New On February 8th, 2026, five students from South Orange and Maplewood, NJ founded the 187th branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS™): SOMA, NJ. Founders: Congratulations to Troy Stevenson-House, Naviya Vadlamani, Marianna Daley, Sylvie Hannon, and Parker Tooley.   Description of AYLUS SOMA, NJ The SOMA (South Orange […]

On February 1st, 2026, from 12:30 am to 6:30 pm, AYLUS members arrived promptly at North Middle School to help the annual GNCA Lunar New Year Celebration run smoothly. Beforehand, AYLUS members were assigned to different tasks, ensuring efficiency during the actual event. Some members stood by the entrance to check wristbands and directed people […]

On the afternoon of February 7th, two volunteers went to Davis Library to distribute Loops For Love shirts to members. Seven of our members came to get their shirts. Although the weather was pleasant, it was really hot, so we went indoors. The library was fairly busy with people doing work, getting tutored, and going […]

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 February 7, 2026, members of the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service. United by a shared commitment to supporting those in need, the youth volunteers arrived early, prepared to dedicate their time and energy to serving local families. Each participant […]

Hospital. Volunteers moved patients to testing areas, treatment rooms, and discharge points, ensuring safe and timely transport throughout the facility. They followed staff instructions, communicated clearly with patients, and provided reassurance to those who felt nervous or unfamiliar with the hospital environment. Their assistance helped maintain efficiency and comfort across different departments. Through this experience, […]

On January 21, Newtown AYLUS volunteers completed another transport shift at Doylestown Hospital. Their main duties included escorting patients to appointments, assisting with wheelchairs, and ensuring safe movement between hospital units. By assisting with transport, volunteers helped hospital staff focus more on direct medical care. Their presence improved patient flow and reduced delays, which contributed […]

On January 14, Newtown AYLUS members returned to Doylestown Hospital for another patient transport shift. Volunteers assisted patients moving between departments and supported discharge procedures to help patients leave the hospital safely. Throughout the event, volunteers worked alongside hospital staff to maintain an organized and efficient environment. By escorting patients and offering guidance, they helped […]

On January 7, Newtown AYLUS members volunteered at Doylestown Hospital to assist with patient transport. Volunteers helped move patients by wheelchair and hospital bed to areas such as imaging, treatment rooms, and discharge points. Their work ensured patients reached their destinations safely and on schedule, supporting daily hospital operations. During the shift, volunteers communicated closely […]

Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — February 1, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Mia Yu, and Michael Huan […]

On Monday, Feb 2nd, from 17:30-19:00, Felicia Liu, Jolynn Li and Catherine Tao, in Great Neck House, Accessible Art Program During this program, we helped students with special needs explore their creativity through art. Today we made 3D drawings. We cut flower and butterflies pieces from printed papers. Then students cut pokers into frames and motifs, […]

The Birmingham Branch of AYLUS regularly volunteers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, as well as with regular seasonal events. On January 24th, three AYLUS volunteers volunteered at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Members were in the Southern Living gardens clearing out dead plants, raking leaves, and general […]

On February 5th, 2026, volunteer members of Aylus gathered at the Great Neck Station Library for their bi-weekly tutoring session. The evening was very productive; the tutors and tutees worked cohesively to make the most of the hour. A plethora of subjects were covered, including math, science, and language studies. For instance, Brian helped a […]

Today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Great Neck AYLUS held another tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch, where volunteers worked together to support students in a variety of subjects. Siwoo worked with a student on a project about U.S. presidents, helping organize information and review key facts. Junlin assisted a student with fractions […]

Mclean Branch Science Olympiad Anatomy and Physiology Tutoring on 2/5/2026 The AYLUS McLean Branch volunteers participated in Science Olympiad Anatomy and Physiology event tutoring. Experienced Science Olympiad competitors used their acquired knowledge to prepare elementary school students for their self-study events including Anatomy and Physiology. volunteers held small group gatherings every Thursday to study for […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering activities, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In the new school year starting, we volunteered on 02/01/2026 which is the 3 day of Chinese School this spring semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing […]

Reported by Katherine Wan Posted by Charlotte Chen We set up a small table at the park entrance and invited people arriving at the playground complex to browse backpacks and scarves. For half of the event, two volunteers—Tingfei Li and Peijiu Li—walked around the nearby area asking visitors if they were interested in supporting our […]

Reported by Katherine Wan Posted by Charlotte Chen We set up a small table at the park entrance and invited people arriving at the playground complex to browse backpacks and scarves. While several visitors were uninterested, a handful were excited to support the cause—one even donated around $20 without purchasing anything, and as a thank-you, […]

On February 4, 2026, members of AYLUS volunteered at Buffalo String Works from 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM. Volunteers helped two classes of beginning violin students. Volunteers: Lucy Lin (2.5 hours)

Members of the Aylus Morris Branch took the initiative to lead the Chatham High School Girls Who Code Club in designing and delivering a five-week coding training program for upper elementary school girls in the local community. The program ran from January 8 to February 5, meeting every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, […]