Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in Nissequogue State Park on 6/13/2026 (73th) On 6/13/2026, Aylus volunteers went to a greenhouse in Nissequogue State Park to remove invasive plants from 9:00am to 12:00am (3 hours). Today, the volunteers mainly worked on the Director’s driveway behind the greenhouse of the Nissequogue State Park. After putting on gloves […]

On June 6, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together for a service project at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Driven by enthusiasm and a strong sense of community responsibility, the volunteers devoted their morning to supporting food distribution efforts for local families in need. Working from 7:20 AM […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 12, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 12th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math and Art. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 hours. This […]

On Saturday, June 6th, 2026, the Newtown AYLUS members organized and hosted another community reading session for elementary school students. During this meeting, the group continued reading Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, focusing on pages 86–107. Unlike modern children’s books, this novel introduces students to a more historical style of storytelling […]

  For the past couple of months, our team successfully launched Community Clothing Drive twice, resulting in a substantial donation of brand new and gently used clothing to Goodwill following a thorough sorting and quality check. Recently, our volunteers once again received numerous requests through social media from community members who are eager to recycle […]

On June 11th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. To begin with, Brendan helped a 4th-grade student with difficult AMC 8 mathematics questions. He solved systems of equations and combinatorics problems that were well beyond his grade level. It proved to […]

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held their 230th event at The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Grounds. This event took place from 8:45 am to 12:15 pm. AYLUS Oakland Gardens worked with Muareen Regan and Ada Mata to help the overgrown weeds near the flower beds in the burial ground. We started […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch   On the 7th of June 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington branch members Elissa Song and Yufei Ye volunteered at the 2026 Issy Kids Triathlon at the Issaquah Community Center. Hosted by the City of Issaquah, the event featured swimming, biking, and running competitions for young kids aged 7-12. […]

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 06/07/2026 which is the 17th day of Chinese School this spring semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing […]

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 05/30/2026 which is the 16th day of Chinese School this spring semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing […]

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 05/17/2026 which is the 15th day of Chinese School this spring semester. Volunteering at Chinese School is an amazing way of introducing […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu As part of our collaboration with the McLean Art and Lit Club at McLean High School, we hosted one card-making session on February 10th, 2026, during which we made Valentine cards for children in one of the Artemis shelters. The Artemis shelter houses families who have lived through domestic violence. Through […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu We partnered with Pieces of Illumination to visit the Autism Reimagined Center on February 21st from 2:30-3:30 pm to spend time with children with autism. During this visit, we distributed handmade cards to the children to brighten their day and show support for their continued progress at the center. Furthermore, we […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu The AYULS McLean Branch, partnering with Pieces of Illumination, visited the Pediatric Therapy Studios on February 21st from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm to spend time with children with autism. During this visit, we donated puzzles and engaged in friendly conversations and interactive games with the kids, helping to create a joyful […]

Reported by Lexin Zhu Receiving a warm card can be meaningful and uplifting for children with autism. At McLean Art and Lit Club, we dedicated our time and creativity to making handmade cards, which we will later send to autism children centers. By doing this, we foster community stewardship and raise awareness for children with […]

From 9:00 AM- 11:00 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 3 members of the AYLUS Newtown Branch volunteered at the Gravity Hill Farm. It is an organized nonprofit farm that plants fruits and vegetables for people who need them. It was a very rich and interesting experience. We have completed many small tasks for the […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 11, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 11th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Art, and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 hours. […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 10, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 10th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects such as Math, English, and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 9, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 9th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects such as Math, English, and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 […]

On Monday, June 8, at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, members of the Great Neck branch of AYLUS gathered at the Great Neck house to assist with the accessible art program. (22th) The accessible art program helps children and young adults with disabilities explore their creativity and imagination through art of all different kinds. Each […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Food Bank Volunteering – Processing and Sorting Date: June 10, 2026 Time: 12:30 AM – 3 PM 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 […]

Reporter: Austin Guo On Saturday, June 6th, members of AYLUS Roslyn visited the CP Nassau residents at residential home located at Blueberry lane  At the start, the residents and the volunteers did baking to make a brownie. The residents did a wonderful job of preparing and mixing the batter to make the brownie. After setting […]

On June 10, 2026, AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with Helping Hands, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in need, to organize a Father’s Day donation drive. Through the efforts of our dedicated student volunteers and generous community members, the branch successfully collected more than 30 donated items to benefit fathers and families served […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping Assist in Concert and Playing Games with Residents Date: June 9, 2026 Time: 9:15-11:30 AM 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 an orientation, […]

On June 9th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. To start off, Olivia and Brian helped a younger student with preparation questions for AMC 8. Tackling practice problems in combinatorics and probability required deep thinking and careful consideration. Although the task was hard, […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Coaching Basketball Date: June 9, 2026 Time: 6-7 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description AYLUS volunteers coached basketball for kids, focusing on improving basic fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. Sessions are designed to be fun, supportive, and beginner-friendly to help students […]

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 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 […]