On June 5, 2026, AYLUS Houston Branch volunteers participated in a community service event at the HITTA Pickleball facility in Katy, Texas. A total of five volunteers spent four hours teaching and engaging with elementary-aged children from a local summer camp field trip.   Volunteers worked alongside the young campers to introduce basic pickleball skills […]

Reported by Rosie Zhang Posted by Charlotte Chen On May 2, 2026, we volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). This is a nonprofit organization that wants to help provide food for starving kids around the world. During the 7:00 pm session our volunteers packed MannaPack Rice which consists of multiple nutritious foods such as […]

Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 8, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu On June 8th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects such as Math, English, and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for one hour. This activity fostered leadership, community engagement, and […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni Posted by Charlotte Chen On June 7th, volunteers met at the Lexington Clubhouse for the Loops for Love event. Many volunteers made meaningful progress on their stuffed animals. Multiple volunteers even had the opportunity to finish their animal and start a new one. All of these crocheted animals will be donated […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni Posted by Charlotte Chen On the evening of June 7th, Aylus volunteers headed to a community birthday party to make cotton candy, do face painting, and create balloon art for the birthday boys to celebrate this special milestone. The volunteers did a great job spinning cotton candy for the guests and […]

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 6, 2026, members of AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered at the Great Neck Main Library to host a reading and craft program for local families. The event combined storytime with hands-on activities, giving children an opportunity to learn, create, and have fun. The program began with three story readings. […]

On June 6th, 2026, AYLUS volunteers held an Art 4 Healing exhibition at a clinic. The goal of the event was to create a more welcoming and uplifting environment for patients and visitors through student artwork. In preparation for the exhibition, volunteers gathered and selected artwork submitted by students. On the day of the event, […]

On June 7th, 2026, AYLUS Syosset held its fifth volunteer-led community basketball event at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park (11791). Participants of various ages joined a one-hour fundamentals session focused on dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork, followed by a group photo. During the second hour, children ages six and older participated in friendly scrimmage games while younger […]

On June 7, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, volunteers from the AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch spent time with the seniors at the Mira Vie Senior Living Center. During this time, students played games of trivia against the residents and played other games that put smiles on the elders’ faces. This event was very fun and […]

On Sunday June 7th, 2026, the Roslyn AYLUS Branch served as teaching aides at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) Chinese School. The final day concluded its academic year with a cheerful and touching end of the year celebration. Hosted at the school’s usual campus, students, families, and teachers all gathered to recognize […]

On 6/7/2026, West Essex AYLUS members held a musical class for special needs children at Livingston Genius academy. Members set up classrooms, taught children’s music and simple percussion instruments to enrich the kids with more music knowledge. 1.5 hours each – Zihua (Jennie) Zhang, Jessica Hao, Hadrian Zheng, Hubert Zheng

On June 7th, 2026, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park to help improve the Kings Point walking trail for the local community. Eight volunteers participated in this activity. Using rakes, we worked together to clear fallen leaves, pines and fallen sticks. In addition, trash was collected and disposed of, including soda cans, […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Tutor Kids Basketball in Ravencreek Park Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 6-7:15 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description AYLUS volunteers provide basketball tutoring for kids, focusing on basic skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. Sessions are designed to be fun, supportive, and beginner-friendly […]

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 6th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to assist with their support for local environmental initiatives. Today, members first assisted with removing weeds from healthy plants and pots. We also assisted with weeding outside in the garden, around the fences, and in the greenhouses. Overall, volunteers […]

On May 30th, members of the Syosset AYLUS joined the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) to assist with their support for local environmental initiatives. Today, members first assisted with removing weeds from healthy plants and pots. We did this with plants outside, and plans located inside the loop houses. Members were involved in up […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping Assist in Concert and Playing Games with Residents Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 4 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a community service event at a local senior center, where members listened to […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in another service event at a local food bank, helping support its mission of providing food and […]

On May 17th, 2026, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park to help improve the barbecue and picnic area for the local community. Eight volunteers participated in this activity. Using shovels, transport trolleys, and rakes, we worked together to spread large amounts of wood chips evenly across the ground. This helped cover muddy […]

On May 31, AYLUS members volunteered at Kings Point Park to help maintain and improve the park’s trail system. Volunteers worked together to spread wood chips along walking paths, helping to create safer and more comfortable trails for park visitors. Through teamwork and dedication, members contributed to the upkeep of the natural environment and supported […]

On June 4th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. To begin with, Summer assisted a younger student with English studies, reading a bunch of picture-action books involving a policeman who is half dog, half human, solving crimes with his partner officer. She also […]

On 6/6/2026, Aylus volunteers went to the Energy and Nature Center in Jones Beach from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours). Today, the volunteers’ goal was to clear out as many mugworts as possible while trying not to affect wanted native plants. They’re piled up, subsequently put into huge plastic bags, and removed. With everyone’s help, […]

On June 6 at 10:00 AM, the AYLUS Morris Branch proudly partnered with Hanover Township to support a community-wide Spring Cleaning Drive. This service project encouraged residents to declutter their homes while giving usable items a second life through donation and recycling efforts. The initiative provided an excellent opportunity for students to serve their community […]

On May 30, 2026, members of the AYLUS Twin Cities Branch proudly participated in the annual Asian Fair, one of the largest Asian cultural festivals in the Twin Cities. Through a fundraising booth organized and operated by our youth volunteers, we successfully raised a total of $376 to support charitable and community service initiatives. The […]

On Monday, 05/25/26, members of the Plantation Branch of AYLUS went to Cleveland Clinic Florida to once again perform music for patients, visitors, and staff at the hospital. After dedicating many hours to rehearsals, members shared piano and violin performances that helped create a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere throughout the afternoon. In addition to the […]

In the month of May, AYLUS San Clemente members have donated CRV recyclable bottles from their homes to local recycling centers. The volunteers sort their glass, plastic, and aluminum bottles into trash bags, then go to any local recycling center where their bottles are weighed for money. Stephanie Zhang earned 2hrs Shuqi Hu earned 2.25hrs                 […]

On May 30, 2026, members of AYLUS participated in the FAM Annual Gala 2026 at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club in San Clemente. Volunteers helped support Family Assistance Ministries’ largest fundraiser of the year, an event focused on raising funds to support local families and individuals facing food insecurity, housing instability, and financial hardship. […]

On May 24, 2026, the former secretary of the Greater Buffalo Branch trained new secretaries from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. New secretaries learned how to post and upload events to the branch page. Volunteers(1 hour each): Ethan Lin, Annie Jiang, Julie Li

On the sunny morning of May 31st 2026, our members and the former president of the AYLUS Syosset Branch Alyssa Huang also joined,  arrived at the Wheatley Heights campgrounds ready to work. Our day was filled with meaningful hands-on activities: Flower Donation: To contribute to the campsite’s transformation, we participated in the camp’s new initiative […]

On May 25, 2026, AYLUS Syosset joined other volunteers to assist NYS Park with protecting endangered Piping Plover nesting and foraging habitats during the military entertainment event and drone show. Throughout the evening, volunteers monitored the string fencing surrounding protected beach areas, helped guide visitors away from restricted zones, and informed attendees about the importance […]

Activity & Impact On Sunday, May 31, from 3:00-6:00 PM, AYLUS North Hollywood organized a volleyball training clinic at North Hollywood Park. The clinic was led by varsity players from the North Hollywood High School and East Valley High School volleyball teams. Participants were guided in a wide range of fundamental skills such as setting, […]

AYLUS Volunteer Service Award In May 2025, the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS) introduced the AYLUS Volunteer Service Award (AVSA) as a temporary alternative during the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) operational pause. This award offers Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, each adhering strictly to the corresponding PVSA criteria. AYLUS Volunteer […]

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, members of the Newtown Branch of AYLUS dedicated their time from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM hosting a college information session at the New Life Christian Church (4 Freedom Dr, Newtown, PA). As part of a broader series of information session events where guest speakers give talks about their activities […]

On May 31st, 2026, AYLUS Syosset held its fourth volunteer-led community basketball event of the year at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park (11791). The activity began with one hour of basketball fundamentals training, where participants practiced dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork skills. After a group photo at 10:00 AM, players aged six and above participated in friendly […]

On April 25, 2026, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Evan Shi and Alex Shi visited the senior facility at 9293 Poplar Avenue from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. They played chess and chatted with the seniors to improve their daily life and provide entertainment. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Evan Shi 1 2 Alex Shi 1 Photos: Photo 1 (add photos is […]

On April 11, 2026, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Evan Shi, Junyi Chen, and Irvin Ju volunteered at a senior living facility (9293 Poplar Avenue) from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. They played chess and other board games with the seniors, and engaged in friendly conversations. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Evan Shi 1 2 Junyi Chen 1 3 Irvin […]

On April 4, 2026, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Evan Shi, Alex Shi, and Irvin Ju visited a local senior living facility (9293 Poplar Avenue) from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. They played chess and held conversations with the seniors, providing meaningful social interaction. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Evan Shi 1 2 Alex Shi 1 3 Irvin Ju 1 […]

On March 14, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Alex Shi and Evan Shi volunteered at the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home. They played chess with the elderly, discussing chess theory and admired masters while having a great time. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Alex Shi 1 2 Evan Shi 1 Photos: Photo 1 | Photo 2 […]

On February 14, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, AYLUS Greater Memphis members Irvin Ju, Evan Shi, and Charlotte Cheng visited the Germantown Plantation Senior Living Home. They engaged with the elderly by playing intense games of chess and fun rounds of Scrabble, while also enjoying friendly conversations. No. Volunteer Name Hours 1 Irvin Ju 1 2 Evan Shi […]

On 05/31/2026, AYLUS Bridgewater members supported the JCC spring carnival event as a vender sponsor at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Aylus Bridgewater volunteers assisted in running the game activity booths, helping children with games, managing lines, and engaging visitors. volunteers also helped setting up AYLUS booth, where the branch offered free balloon animals and temporary […]

On May 31, 2026, AYLUS participated in the Asian American Heritage Festival, held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Asia Food Market in Amherst, New York. AYLUS hosted an interactive booth featuring chess, face painting, games, and origami activities. Volunteers enthusiastically guided children through these hands-on experiences, promoting cultural exchange while showcasing Chinese culture. […]

On May 30, 2026, members of AYLUS volunteered at the Special Olympics New York Spring Games. Volunteers escorted the athletes during each competition, assisted during the award ceremony, and more. Volunteers: Alex Li (1.5 hours), Milica Vugdragovic (4 hours), Nicholas Wei (4 hours)

On May 26, the Frisco/Plano Branch of AYLUS hosted a second Bookmark Workshop in McKinney, continuing its efforts to support literacy and educational outreach through creative service. This session focused on producing additional handmade bookmarks for future distribution. Throughout the workshop, volunteers carefully designed and assembled bookmarks using a variety of artistic styles and materials. […]

On May 19, the Frisco/Plano Branch of AYLUS hosted a Bookmark Workshop in McKinney, providing volunteers with an opportunity to combine creativity with community service. During this four-hour session, participants designed and created handmade bookmarks that will be distributed to encourage reading and support literacy initiatives. The workshop was engaging and collaborative, with volunteers working […]

On May 30, 2026, Aylus volunteers went to Flushing Meadows National Tennis Center to participate in the Smash Hunger Tennis event. The volunteers arrived at the event site and received their volunteer uniforms and name tags. They then began working according to their assigned tasks. Some volunteers were responsible for setting up the venue, which […]

On May 30th of 2026, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch held an AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library for the kids. The event started off with different volunteers reading aloud books to the kids. Nathan started off by reading the book, “Mai’s Au Dai,” followed by Jiangyuan  reading, “What Do You Do With […]

On Sunday, May 31st, volunteers from the Alyus Therapeutic Skating Program gathered at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink for an afternoon of mentorship and skill-building for the young skaters. Today is our last class for this season. From 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., each volunteer helped skaters to review and practice what they have learned. Through […]

On Tuesday, June 2nd, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. Junlin first assisted a 5th-grade student with reading comprehension, exploring different techniques artists use to illustrate art, and also completed multiple-choice questions. Next, they worked on some mathematics questions, including addition and subtraction […]

On Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, the Oyster Bay Branch and Roslyn branch volunteered with the Bryant Library to host a STEM event for children grades 4-8. By introducing advanced topics, such as renewable energy sources, Starship, and space travel wellness technology, we fostered a healthy learning environment for young minds. […]

AYLUS Oyster Bay branch Volunteers participated in­ I Love My Park Day On May 2, AYLUS volunteers joined community members and park staff at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale, New York, for the annual I Love My Park Day. This statewide event brings volunteers together to help maintain and improve New York’s parks […]

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, 4 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, so […]

Reported by Hamsika Ganipineni; Posted by Charlotte Chen Our volunteers had the opportunity to attend an introductory public-speaking presentation at the Lexington Clubhouse in the afternoon of May 31, 2026. This presentation covered many basics of public speaking, such as voice projection, and highlighted its importance in daily life. AYLUS plans to host these classes […]

On Thursday, May 28th, 2026, Great Neck AYLUS held another tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch, where volunteers worked together to help students with a variety of subjects. Brian helped a student with French, reviewing vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic grammar concepts. Jason worked with a student on math, assisting them through practice […]

Reported by Ziyu Yang On May 24th, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 310th 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 Monday, June 2, members of AYLUS participated in a session at the Youth Initiative Group at Bristol Village. This initiative is dedicated to creating meaningful intergenerational connections by engaging assisted living and memory care residents through conversation, interactive activities, and social enrichment. During the session, students spent time speaking with residents about their interests […]

On May 31st, 2026, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) from 1:30-5:00 PM. Volunteers worked as teaching assistants, providing aid to both students and teachers throughout class. To start the day, we greeted students as they came to class, helping them unpack their things in an organized […]

62nd Firefighter park volunteer service Date: Friday, May 29 Location: Fightfighter Park Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m Volunteers: Yucheng Fu, Amber Zhou, Baiyu Chen We carried out volunteer work at Fightfighter Park on Friday afternoon. The park was lively with many children enjoying outdoor activities, and we chose to stay around the swing area […]

On the breezy spring afternoon of Friday , Yucheng, Jaden, and Amber came to the park and played with Jack and the children at the park so they feel appreciated in the Great Neck community. The volunteers played in the park with him. They swung on the swings together and pushed each other on them. […]

San Diego AYLUS Accessibility program plans and organizes events that will support the community of people with disabilities. In collaboration with TMI (Toward Maximum Independence), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we will plan and organize impactful events where AYLUS volunteers can make […]

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of May 24th, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch gathered at Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love event. At the event, more experienced volunteers signed in and got straight to work on crocheting their projects. Newer volunteers were grouped with volunteer leaders who taught […]

On May 30, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch participated in a service project at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. With enthusiasm and a strong sense of community responsibility, the volunteers spent their morning assisting with food distribution efforts that support local families in need. Each volunteer contributed 5.5 hours […]

Report by Emily Yin and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of May 31st, 2026, members of AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch met at the Lexington County Clubhouse to take part in another Loops for Love event. At the gathering, volunteers worked on crocheting hats and stuffed animals, some of which they continued crocheting […]

On Saturday, May 30th, from 2:00-8:00 PM, the Rosyln Branch volunteered at Smash Hunger at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, New York. Smash Hunger is a community fundraising event that supports local food pantries through tennis tournaments, food donations, cultural performances, and family activities. Funds raised through […]

Reported by Kathleen Jiang and posted by Charlotte Chen This Saturday, May 30, 2026, everyone volunteered at the Richardson Feed My Starving Children location and had a blast on the packing team. We worked at table 1, and everyone had a different, equally important job. Some of us scooped the rice, vitamins, soy, and vegetables […]

On June 1st, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, volunteers from the AYLUS Great Neck Branch met at the Great Neck House for the Accessible Art Program. During this program, we helped people with special needs explore their creativity. Today we were working on making Father’s Day’s gift. Each of us had a wooden frame, […]

On May 31, 2026, volunteers from Frisco AYLUS’s Tech and Web Team continued migrating older posts from the national AYLUS website to the specialized Frisco AYLUS website. Since everyone had experience creating visually appealing posts while ensuring that all important event information was preserved, we were able to work efficiently and complete several posts during […]

Farmers Market On May 31st, the AYLUS Great Neck branch participated in the first Great Neck Park District Farmers of the year! The variety and quality of our volunteers’ crochet items improved throughout the year. The mix of cute assortments of animals like octopuses, penguins, ducks, and rabbits, which could be turned into a keychain, […]