Derek Chen donated 36 hours of time at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens to assist with harvesting, weeding, and mulching in the Community Kitchen Garden. He decided to volunteer for this activity because he likes connecting with nature while at the same time helping others who are less fortunate. The Community Kitchen Garden grows fruits and vegetables for those in need. The Youth Volunteer Program Developer wrote that Derek has a "great work ethic" and is an "industrious person."