Alumni

We believe that connection, support, and opportunity are the key ingredients for success. Our programs are designed to create strong leaders across our communities, but that doesn’t stop after you graduate SOS. As a proud member of the SOS family, you are an invaluable part of a community of more than 80,000 alumni.

We’re leveraging our resources to create continued opportunities for you to grow, build relationships, and feel successful—well after you graduate from our programs. To continue to provide you with a thriving community, we invite you to join our new SOS Alumni Network, Continuing the Circle, where you can connect, collaborate, and engage with current participants, SOS partners, and each other.

Discover new opportunities, revive old friendships and forge new ones, network with your dream company, and help empower the next generation of young leaders. Whether you participated in SOS last year or two decades ago, for one year or ten years, this network is for you.

If you have any questions, ideas, or stories to share, please reach out to our Alumni Liaison, Fernanda Landeros (flanderos@sosoutreach.org).

“SOS introduced me to other kids in the area who I am still close with today. Learning to snowboard together gave me the opportunity to connect with my peers throughout the winter. It was a family for me and we went through a lot of hardships together on and off the mountain. I also still keep in touch with my mentor who always went above and beyond for me. Being a first-generation college student, I was nervous to go away for school and she took me out to dinner and helped answer all of my questions. I have since gone away to school, participated in Americorps, and am now applying for grad school with a focus on social work. I can say that SOS pushed me to pursue all of those opportunities.”

Mitzi Ayala, North Lake Tahoe Alumni

Program Info

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Re-Engage with SOS & Hit the Slopes

Did you know that by volunteering with SOS you can get access to the mountains? Thanks to Vail Resorts Epic Promise, you can receive pass perks by staying engaged as a volunteer with us.

Opportunities include:

Becoming a mentor or back-up mentor – 14 of our SOS graduates were mentors this past season receiving an EpicPromise Epic Pass or a 10-Day pass depending on the level of commitment! See mentor description.
Events
Alumni ride day support
Translating

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Workshops

You requested it and we made it happen! Your growth journey shouldn’t have to stop after SOS is completed. Which is why we have been working to offer workshops on frequently requested topics such as financial aid, resume building, and interview prep.

Check out the recordings and slides below:

Financial Aid (Recording & Slides)
Resume Building (Slides)
Interview Prep (Slides)

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Grow Your Social Capital

The SOS family of supporters is immense and committed to your success. Access exclusive contacts, networking opportunities, and leadership trainings across SOS’ partner network to increase your own network and foster your personal and professional development.

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Navigate What's Next

As you explore your next steps, our partners provide helpful knowledge and resources to get your foot in the door and provide valuable insight into potential opportunities in your career or educational pursuits.