What We Do

At SOAR, we support adolescents who have had some involvement with the juvenile justice system and are now working to get back on track. Through individualized support and guidance, we help these young people build positive futures.

Our mission is to encourage adolescents to invest in their future, empowering them to become responsible, motivated advocates for their own lives. We connect with each individual on a personal level and develop customized programs that address their unique needs.

Our vision is to provide services that guide adolescents toward successful futures and inspire them to stay focused, even in the face of negative influences or challenging circumstances.

We understand that many of the youth we serve feel compelled to participate in programs, which can lead to low engagement and resistance. To counter this, we design programs that foster a strong sense of responsibility, purpose, and excitement — creating an environment where young people feel motivated to participate rather than mandated.

How We Do It

As a community-based organization serving at-risk youth ages 7–19 across the Denver Metro area, SOAR is committed to meeting young people where they are and helping them move forward. We achieve this by:

• Tailoring our programs to meet the specific needs of the youth we serve, ensuring each experience is meaningful and impactful.
• Recognizing and respecting the multicultural backgrounds of our adolescents and appreciating how this influences personal growth and progress.
• Building strong connections with each youth based on understanding of their family values, communication styles, needs, and emotions.
• Taking an innovative and comprehensive approach that sets SOAR apart in how we engage and empower the young people in our programs.
  

Our Mission

To encourage adolescents to invest in their future, helping them to become responsible and motivated advocates for their life.

Our Vision

To provide services that guide adolescents toward successful future endeavors and encourage them to stay focused regardless of unfavorable influences or circumstances.

 JOIN THE BOARD

Board of Directors Interest Survey

Hi There!

We are looking for awesome people to join our Board of Directors! 

If you, are passionate about SOAR's Mission & Vision and want a voice in Seeing Our Adolescents Rise, fill out the Board of Directors Interest Survey below!

Positions Available:

Board Member at Large

• Able to volunteer approximately 10+ hours a month
• Mission-based leadership and guidance
• Support for other board members' efforts
• Focus on the FY2024 priorities & other priorities listed below.

The designated hours per month will be designated to:

• Setting up corporate sponsorships and driving fundraising initiatives, which includes driving one fundraising event per quarter (majority of the time)
• Attending one 2 hour board meeting a month, which includes pre-meeting preparation and coordination
• Regular meetings with the Executive Director to discuss the organization’s status, align on actions and provide accountability for outcomes. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Organization oversight, which includes but is not limited to: 
• Organization compliance​
• Organization financial stability
• Organization programming
• Monitoring and assessing the organization’s programs and their impact
• Keeping informed by the organization’s leadership of significant developments and changes in the internal and external environment
• Developing, informing, and supporting the board and the board committees to carry out their governance functions
• Ensure the Board’s directives, policies, and resolutions are carried out
• Developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with donors, funders, supporters, collaborators, allies, vendors, and other stakeholders
  

Desired Qualifications

• Have served on a nonprofit board
• Board leadership experience is a plus
• Professional experience in the non-profit sector, in business, government, or philanthropy.
• A commitment and understanding of the people served by SOAR, preferably based on experience
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of at-risk youth

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*Service on SOAR’s Board of Directors is without compensation or reimbursement for expenses related to Board Member duties.