Recognizing Our Volunteers

Greetings readers! I apologize for delaying an update for the past couple of months. Despite the lack of an update, the Volunteer Program at the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA has been very busy, especially with recognizing our wonderful volunteers.

Let’s backtrack to June when we honored two particular people in our YMCA family at the annual YMCA of San Francisco Volunteer of the Year event: Hua Chan and Tayler Cato. Hua, the Adult Volunteer of the Year has been a volunteer in Administration for over four years providing his assistance and great company in the Admin offices. Having personally worked with Hua, he has a special energy and contagious smile that uplifts the spirits of the other staff members in the branch. Congratulations Hua!

Tayler, our Youth Volunteer of the Year, has been involved in most of the programs in our teen program. She has worked as the Business Manager for Y-Projects, our teen music and business program, developed her leadership potential in the Youth Leadership Council, and has been an active participant in Youth Court. Congrats Tayler!

Now fast forward to July…

On Wednesday, July 28, we recognized the volunteers of the past and present who willingly give their time to help the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA thrive. Even though  the weather was the typical San Franciscan summer (a.k.a. cold), it was great seeing a mixed gathering of volunteers from all departments meeting and greeting over turkey burgers and hot dogs. Check out the photos here!

If you volunteer with us at the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, you will have the privilege to work with this lovely lady.

Hua, the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Adult Volunteer of the Year, accepts his award from YMCA of San Francisco CEO/President Chuck Collins.

Volunteers from all fields gather and mingle at the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Volunteer Recognition Event. From left: Youth Director Darien, Membership/Admin Volunteer Marty, Volunteer Piano Teacher Joel, Culinary/Tutoring Volunteer Elizabeth, Membership/Admin Volunteer Loan, Culinary/Tutoring Volunteer Erika, Volunteer Piano Teacher Kuanie

Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA’s Adult Volunteer of the Year Hua handsomely stands with his handsome bouquet of flowers.

Piano teacher Kuanie shows off her volunteer certificate with her two students Patricia and Kelsey

Tayler, SYLC’s Youth Volunteer of the Year, accepts her award on stage from YMCA of San Francisco CEO/President Chuck Collins.

Volunteers and staff gather in the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA kitchen to help prepare food for the Volunteer Recognition Event.

Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Volunteer Coordinator poses in with the artists behind the beautiful volunteer banner, Patricia & Kelsey!

Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Recruiter Mack volunteers his time to grill some corn on the cob for the Volunteer Recognition Event.

The YMCA of San Francisco honors Tayler, the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Youth Volunteer of the Year!

The YMCA of San Francisco honors Hua, the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Adult Volunteer of the Year.

Youth Volunteer of the Year for the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, Tayler, hangs out with her friend and fellow YMCA youth member Kache at the annual YMCA of San Francisco Volunteer of the Year Event

Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA volunteer and staff lookin’ pretty. From left: SYLC Board member Adam, Director of Senior Programs Greg, Volunteer Coordinator Leslie, Community Wellness Director Felice, and Youth Director Darien.

Community Wellness Director Felice poses with her volunteer piano teachers Kuanie, Dennis, and Joel

Check out the newest Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA swag with our new logo! From left: Volunteer Coordinator Leslie, Community Wellness Director Felice, youth member/volunteer Patricia, youth member/volunteer Kelsey.

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