Tahoe participants cooling off on a summer raft trip
See our Career Program in action! From site visits, to skills-based workshops, to jobs in the outdoor industry, SOS youth have grown so much this summer both personally and professionally.
If you want to explore opportunities in the industry, check out careers with our partner, Vail Resorts.
Meet Lucy (pictured right)!
Lucy has been working at Vail Mountain’s Product Sales and Services Office. “I really like working at Vail,” she says, “everyone is so nice and helpful.”
Although Lucy has plans to Colorado Mountain College to become an elementary school teacher, she says she’s grateful to have had this professional experience, “I’ve gotten to learn a lot and it’s been cool to see the other side of being on the mountain aside from riding in the winter.”
Meet Alicia!
This summer, Alicia has been working at the Northstar California mid-mountain lodge assisting with Vail Resorts’ #EpicPromise sustainability efforts.
“I’ve been able to learn a lot through this job and I’m thankful to have a manager who has made this a really positive experience for me. I feel like people here really want to help me succeed.” – Alicia
Since 1993, changemakers like you have joined SOS Outreach in empowering a sense of belonging in kids and teenagers. By becoming a sponsor, you can provide life-changing opportunities through our outdoor-based mentorship program for more than 3,000 participants.
No gift is too small to impact a young person’s life.
With an active $25,000 match from Polly & Mark Lestikow and Closet Factory, when you give $5, SOS gets $10!
Letter: SOS Changed my Life (Park Record): “I always wanted to learn to snowboard, but I never had the opportunity to until I joined SOS Outreach. Once I did, my life changed”…read more.
Letter: Developing Community Leaders (Vail Daily): Communities across the United States are facing significant workforce shortages…I’m playing what small part I can to be a part of the solution”…read more.
These Groups Take Underserved Youth Outdoors During the School Year (Westword Denver): “…a handful of organizations are dedicated to getting underserved youth away from the concrete jungle and into the mountain air during the school year”…read more.
Breckenridge’s July 4th Skiing Celebration Perseveres Despite New Challenges (Powder Magazine): “…the Peak 10 Classic has grown in popularity and has named a new charitable beneficiary: SOS Outreach, a non-profit organization that provides underprivileged youth with mentorship and the opportunity to get outside.” …read more.
