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 […]

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, […]

The student volunteered at a Chinese school, assisting teachers and supporting students during class. Responsibilities included helping with lessons, guiding students in practicing reading and writing Chinese characters, organizing classroom materials, and assisting with activities. This volunteer experience contributed to the smooth operation of the classroom and supported student learning while promoting community involvement. Report […]

Throughout January, AYLUS San Clemente members have donated the recyclable bottles from their homes to local recycling centers in the first Recycling event of this year! The bottles are sorted by material from trash bags into baskets at any local recycling center and receive money in return. A total of $80.85 is being saved to […]

On Saturday, 1/31/2026, two members of Newtown AYLUS volunteered at the Churchville Nature Center. Located at 501 Churchville Ln, the Churchville Nature Center is an environmental education facility that provides information to the youth community about local wildlife, plants, and weather. They also emphasize conservation, preservation, and environmental consciousness.   Our members helped with the […]

On Sunday February 1st  at the Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, from 2:15-3:15 volunteers of the Alyus 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 volunteers […]

Reported by Colin Xie On Febuary 1st, members of the AYLUS San Diego branch participated in the 294th 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 Saturday, January 31st, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, members of the San Clemente Branch of AYLUS, Tylon Zhou and Shuqi Hu volunteered at Mercy Warehouse #9 to help sort and organize clothing. They signed in when they arrived at noon and got started right away. Their first task was sorting men’s and women’s […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 1/19/26. 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 and Hebe Leung

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for special needs children on 1/14/26. 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 1 hour: Jaden Leung and Hebe […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung and Hebe Leung volunteered at Taekwondo classes for special needs children on 1/07/26. 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 1 hour: Jaden Leung and Hebe […]

From January 31 to February 1, 2026, the inaugural Chino Lunar New Year Festival was successfully held at Chino City Hall, marking a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and community spirit. As the final stop of this year’s Lunar New Year celebration tour, the festival drew large crowds and featured a wide range of cultural […]

On December 23rd, members of the Birmingham Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Volunteers cleaned the warehouse after a busy holiday rush, consolidating scrap cardboard into bales. Thank you to the following members for participating: Ibrahim Hossain (2) Jessie Shi (2) Declan Sitzman (2) Veronica Zhang (2)

On January 29th, 2026, Grace and advisor Zhengyan Wang brought 9 heart pillows and 4 stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald’s House at Chapel Hill. They were very well received! Thanks to all the volunteers, especially to those who made this batch of pillows and stuffed animals: Karen, Owen, Grace and Eric. Volunteers who participated […]

On Sunday, January 18th, 2026, the Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill hosted a live music event, featuring volunteers from the Chapel Hill AYLUS branch. The group — consisting of two pianists and one singer — performed a program of varieties pieces for the residents. The recital was well-received, with audience members showing their […]

On January 11th, 2026, members of Chapel hill Branch baked homemade cookies for Meals on Wheels, an organization committed to fighting hunger in our community. For years, Meals on Wheels has been delivering vital meals to local seniors and others who struggle to access food, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need. Our dedicated volunteers […]

Reported by Lillian Qian Posted by Lillian Qian   On January 18, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS Frisco-Plano gathered to crochet for Loops for Love. Volunteers crafted stuffed animals for patients at the Children’s Medical Center Plano. All of the volunteers made a great amount of progress at this week’s session! Our event for next week […]

AYLUS Members Yige Zhou and Gregory Rybakov performed in Ballroom Dance of NJ on 12/14/25. Both of the dancers are very active members of the AYLUS Basking Ridge and professional chacha dancer. They participated in rehearsals and performed choreographed Latin dance routines for the audience. Through this experience, they contributed to the success of the […]

Bridgewater Huaxia Chinese School held its annual Chinese New Year Celebration on February 1, 2026, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, located at 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey. The event attracted approximately 500 attendees, including students, families, and members of the local community. During the celebration, members of AYLUS Basking Ridge actively participated by hosting the […]

On Friday, January 30th 4-6pm. Aylus volunteered at Great Neck Library to help decorate for the Lunar New Year. They set up paper lanterns of all sizes and all sorts of other lunar new year decorations. Then they worked in pairs and hung up the decorations all through light the library. They hung up the […]

Weekend Scratch Coaching AYLUS Gainesville Branch — Feb 01, 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 January 29th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. During this session, volunteers worked one-on-one with students of different grades and levels. Brian assisted a 7th grader by teaching key Biology concepts, focusing on DNA and RNA transcription. Xingzhi worked with […]

On January 30, 2026, members of AYLUS gathered to celebrate the January birthday party. This month’s theme is “My story, my year”! The birthday kid is Julie Li. The group spent the evening discussing words to represent the past, the future, and favorite memories from 2025. The super collaborators have also been announced: Alex Li […]

On February 1st 2026, 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 arrived for class and helped them unpack their belongings in an orderly […]

On January 30, 2026, the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Borders and the Buffalo Chess Association, launched the BFB#OneWorldChessClub. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, especially immigrants and refugees, can connect, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships through the shared experience of […]

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 Friday, 1/30/2026, 5 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), Lucas Zhang, Ivan Lee, Alex Hu, and Randall Zhang participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught three different classes, […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge held its weekly iPad Club at Fellowship Village on 1/31/26, where members spent the morning helping seniors navigate their devices. Volunteers helped seniors get google drive file and docs from QR codes. Another volunteer also had a question what a VIP is, and the volunteer told the senior that it was people […]

The Bernards PEC Program runs every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. in January and February. It’s a special program where students help peers with special needs, offering support and friendship in a fun, welcoming environment. Before the class began, the volunteers helped with classroom setup by placing yoga mats in their assigned areas, creating an […]

Reported by Angie Hu On January 23, 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 […]

On Saturday, January 31st, Syosset AYLUS members visited a cerebral palsy home in Bethpage to pay the residents a visit and engage in different activities. We started off the day by various interactive arts and crafts, such as personal canvas paintings with pompoms, bracelet making, and coloring. Unfortunately one of the residents was in the […]

Reported by Angie Hu On January 16, 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 […]

On January 31, 2026, members of the AYLUS West Essex branch volunteered with the Special Olympics swimming team at JCC MetroWest. Serving as unified partners, our members collaborated with coaches to enhance participants’ technical swimming skills. Additionally, volunteers provided tailored support to swimmers with special needs, guiding them through the competitive team format and fundamental […]

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 […]