Testimonial
PAVA's efforts to preserve our environment and help those within our community goes beyond simple clean ups at Griffith Park's Bird Sanctuary, river and beach clean ups and food distribution at Midnight Mission.
PAVA encourages students, parents and friends to educate...
Perhaps it is similar to some, but many come out stating the differences that PAVA has brought to their life. I myself, is also guilty of being affected by the profound impact that PAVA makes to the environment, to the community, and most importantly, to its members. Behind the disguise of a common norm volunteering organization...
The goal of PAVA is to promote and expand volunteerism in Southern California. What makes PAVA special is that students lead the group, and this differentiates PAVA from many other volunteering organizations. PAVA encourages us to build friendship and collaboration at the same time. More importantly, the opportunity is provided...
Hello, I am Ji Won Kim, your National President for the 2019-2020 year. I am a junior at Torrance High School and I have been part of PAVA since 9th grade as a member of District 6. Now, I am part of District 1. I joined PAVA by chance; but, PAVA allowed me to spend my time helping others and the community. On my first Midnight Mission volunteering...
By joining PAVA, you will have plenty of opportunities to give back to communities and to preserve the environment. However, if you choose to apply yourself, there are just as many benefits if not more for yourself. Yes, that’s right for yourself. I know we are often told to be selfless and considerate towards others, but that’s just not realistic as for now...
Hello, my name is Hannah Choi, one of the National Presidents of PAVA World for the 2021-22 school year. I’ve been a member of PAVA for the past five years, and through it, I’ve been able to give back to my community and gain a deeper understanding of my Korean heritage with events such as coastal and neighborhood clean-ups, tree planting, tutoring, and samulnori...
Hello! My name is Janet Chun. I am the Pacific American Volunteer Association, PAVA’s, national president for the years 2022-2023. First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for the position and opportunity to lead this group of future leaders. PAVA’s values of educating our generation on environmental preservation have been a huge benefit ...
Hello, my name is Kayley Choi, and I am humbled and honored to serve as the 2023-2024 Pacific American Volunteer Association's National President. I have had the privilege of being involved with PAVA for the past seven years and providing meaningful service to our communities. During this time, I have developed an appreciation for the values that PAVA brings to our members and ...
From eating weird dishes like silkworms to learning anout modern, environment improving ideas, PAVA World's trip to Korea was a trip that greatly impacted the lives of all of its participants. Part nering with many other organizations,
Pacific America can Volunteer Association organized...
As students and parents become busier with school and work, they develop self-centered attitudes because there is simply not enough time to do everything. Naturally, we focus on ourselves, and as a result, we tend to leave little time for giving back to our communities and helping those in need. When asked to volunteer, people often say: What's in it for me...
As students and parents become busier with school and work, they develop self-centered attitudes because there is simply not enough time to do everything. Naturally, we focus on ourselves, and as a result, we tend to leave little time for giving back to our communities and helping those in need. When asked to volunteer, people often say: What's in it for me...
Hi everyone. My name is Erin Lee, the new PAVA National President of 2019-2020. I’m a junior at Notre Dame High School. I’ve been a member of PAVA since I was in 6th grade. I first came to PAVA because of my older sister who worked as the District 2 President at the time. For a while, I felt burdened by all the PAVA events that I didn’t want to attend...
Hi everyone. I am Allison Lee, one of your new National Vice Presidents for 2020-2021. I have been a member of PAVA for a few years now and last year I had the chance to serve as President of District 11. Through PAVA, I have learned the importance of serving and giving back to my community. It has allowed me to face crucial issues through the act of volunteering...
Hi! My name is Kyle Lee, and I’m the new PAVA National President of 2021-2022. I’m a rising senior at Notre Dame High School. Ever since I was in elementary school, I followed my 2 older sisters to every single PAVA event. Although at the time I did not know what I was doing or why I was doing it, I always found myself having a good time with the community...
Hello everyone, my name is WooJoo Hong and I am your new National President for the 2022-2023 year. I am currently a junior at LACES Magnet High School and a part of District 2. Through my four years of PAVA, one thing I’ve stumbled upon was the presence of an attitude influenced by the popular phrase, “you give and take”. At first, I liked this phrase. No, maybe I even loved ...
Dear fellow members of PAVA, Being elected president of the Pacific American Volunteer Association for the academic year 2023–2024 is an honor and a source of great excitement for me. I want to express my gratitude to the former leadership for their commitment and perseverance in making PAVA the outstanding organization it is today. I firmly believe that we have a fantastic ...