Volunteer
When you volunteer with SOS, you’re not just making a difference today – you are creating a lasting impact on the lives of our young people. Every moment of mentorship or volunteer role is an opportunity to show that you care deeply for the future of our youth and our world.
Joining a team of over 500 volunteers each year means becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to making our work possible. Their contributions help shape our programs and the futures of our participants. The positive change you help create with SOS will not only leave a lasting impact on the youth you support, but also on you. Get involved today and make a meaningful difference in your community.
For me, the most rewarding part of mentoring is sharing vulnerable conversations with kids on the chairlift. It takes time and trust to get there, but knowing my mentees feel like they can come to me with whatever’s on their mind and we can talk through it reassures me that, as a mentor, I’m making a difference.
Ways to Volunteer
Mentor
Become a mentor and impact our participants on and off the hills, developing their values, skills, and abilities. As a mentor, you’ll also help create meaningful community service projects. You can also supervise our Learn to Ride program as a Program Facilitator.
Admin Volunteer
Our volunteers play a crucial role in our work by assisting with office tasks such as sorting inventory, gear distribution, data entry, and supporting special events throughout the year. The time commitment for this role is flexible and we assign specific roles based on the needs of each office.
Intern
Join our team at SOS for an exciting internship opportunity! Learn from a leading national nonprofit organization while supporting program development and making a positive impact on the lives of youth. Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit program and operation development.
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FAQ
We appreciate your interest in becoming a mentor. However, we take the commitment seriously and expect our mentors to show up for their youth. If you are unable to commit full-time, we do have backup mentor positions that you can explore. These positions will allow you to sub in case of illness or injury during the season. Kindly connect with your local program manager to learn more.
Not necessarily! While we do expect our mentors to be comfortable on blue terrain, being an expert skier or snowboarder is not a requirement.
Definitely! We want all our mentors to succeed and feel prepared for their role. Hence, we kick off every season with both on and off-hill training sessions for our mentors. You can connect with your local program manager for the training dates.
We value your time and dedication in helping young people thrive. That’s why all our mentors receive complimentary or discounted ski passes so that they can hit the mountain with their youth.
You must have all your soft-goods like jackets, ski pants, goggles, gloves, and layers. It is preferred that you own or rent your own pair of skis/board. However, if that’s not possible, please contact your local program manager to explore other options.
