Academic Advocacy and Support for Foster Youth in the SF Bay Area

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Opportunities Requiring Background Check

All volunteers for the following positions must be fingerprinted for a criminal record check and Child Abuse index clearance. No one with convictions or records that would pose a risk to youth may hold any of the following volunteer positions.

Be an Adult Chaperone

Are you good with youth? We provide 24×7 supervision when our youths are at our summer academy or attending a staying connected event. SOAR strives to have at least one adult chaperone for every four youths and we require consistency throughout a one-week summer session.

Be an Academic Advocate

Are you willing to help a foster youth prepare for college and independence? We have workshops that will provide you with the tools you need; all you are asked to bring to the table are your willingness, commitment, and time.

Be a Counselor

Are you older than 18 and have the following attributes? We would love to have you with us at our summer academies:

• Positive attitude and good manners.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities with youth.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Prior youth work experience preferred.

Opportunities Not Requiring Background Check Write Funding Requests

Are you good at grant writing? We can use your talents to increase our funding sources.

Host a "Friends-Raiser"

Want to help SOAR recruit volunteers? By hosting a small, informal gathering of friends and family members, you can help us educate others about the unique challenges that foster youth face and what they can do to help these young people become contributing members of society.

Sponsor a SOAR Presentation

Do you like what we do and belong to a group? By inviting a SOAR representative to speak at one of your group’s gatherings you can help SOAR get the word and reach potential donors and volunteers.

Plan and Coordinate Activities

Do you plan and execute well and share our commitment in helping foster youth grow in mind, body, and spirit? We can use your help in the planning and execution of our summer academies or one-day events such as the winter academy.

Be a SOAR Presenter

Are you an excellent motivational speaker or a youth development expert? We would love to hear your ideas.