Alumni

A Global Network of Emerging Leaders

Over 10,000 volunteers have contributed to the SOS network and are continuing to leave an incredible impact on their community. Our Alumni Network enables this community to remain connected to one another while growing personally and professionally as community changemakers.

Get Involved

1. Make a Donation to SOS: Want to go one step further? Learn how you can host a fundraiser by e-mailing jarroN@studentsofferingsupport.ca!
2. Join our Social media : Join our LinkedIn group, follow our Instagram and sign up for our Alumni newsletter to stay informed.
3. Attend an Alumni Event: Reconnect with a network committed to excellence in their lives, careers, and community activities.
4. Join an Alumni Global Outreach Trip: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended our current in-person trips. We will be soon continuing them as soon as possible! Stay up to date on future trips and SOS news through our newsletter here!
5. Participate as a Mentor or Mentee in SOS Link: Get matched with others who share your goals and interest to continue growing.

Meet Our Alumni

Alumni Impact

In 2018, we conducted an evaluation of the long-term impact on SOS volunteer experiences, with over 400 responses. See the full results here
93.3% say they felt they had a meaningful impact on others through their SOS experience.
82% agreed they “developed strengthened sense of personal confidence, maturity, and self-awareness”.

79%

Said the experience helped them ” Develop soft skills ( Eg. Teamwork, communication, time management, organization) valuable to their lives and career”.

77%

Say they through the SOS community they ” Formed friendships that have shaped who they are today”.

75%

Said the SOS experience enabled/ enhanced their commitment towards serving as a leader within their community.

77% say they now make intentional lifestyle decisions with social/environmental impact in mind.
78% of trip participants said their global outreach experience increased their understanding of issues related to social inequality and social justice.