We’re so proud of our volunteers!
Stories from PARK365: Volunteering Roots Take Hold
Read the latest Stories from PARK365 column, featured on RichmondFamilyMagazine.com!
SOAR365 Celebrates 2026 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
At SOAR365, volunteers are a vital part of everything we do. They support programs, build meaningful relationships with participants, and help create the welcoming, inclusive environment our community depends on every day.
Molly Dean Bittner Joins SOAR365 Board of Directors
SOAR365 is proud to welcome Molly Dean Bittner as the newest member of its Board of Directors. With decades of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, and community engagement, Molly brings a deep understanding of connecting people, purpose, and impact across the Greater Richmond region.
Volunteer Spotlight: Daren Exum Brings Smiles to Every Snapshot
Since 2024, Daren Exum has been a dedicated volunteer, generously sharing his personal photo booth services at several of our events. As a small business owner, he uses his expertise to make each event meaningful for our participants and staff.
Q&A With Eagle Scout Henry Sawyer
Henry Sawyer completed his Eagle Scout project benefiting SOAR365’s Camp Baker participants.
Bon Secours Nursing Students Learn Through Community Partnership With SOAR365
Bon Secours nursing students complete a semester of service with staff and program participants at SOAR365’s Staples Mill and Saunders locations. Nursing students participate in daily activities, crafts, and more. They also lead health-focused lessons, teaching participants about topics such as proper handwashing, white coat syndrome, and other wellness practices.
Volunteer Musician Clay Mottley Brings the Joy of Music to Friendsgiving
At SOAR365’s Friendsgiving celebration for Adult Day Support, the room was filled with laughter, dancing, and the sound of live music from volunteer musician Clay Mottley. Music has been part of Clay’s life for as long as he can remember. “I’ve always been a musician since I was young, learning piano and guitar,” he says.
Altria Volunteers Transform SOAR365’s Camp Baker in a Day of Service
On a sunny September day, SOAR365’s Camp Baker in Chesterfield was buzzing with energy. Employees from Altria rolled up their sleeves for our largest volunteer event ever.
Volunteers painted and reorganized the Lodge and Price House, refreshed campgrounds with mulch and gravel, stained picnic tables, and even assembled brand-new furniture. They also put together LEGO sets for Pediatric Therapy and Adult Day Support and created special holiday therapy kits for children.
SOAR365’s Olivia Wood Named VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Award Winner
SOAR365 is proud to celebrate Olivia Wood, Chair of the SOAR365 Next Generation Council, for being named a 2025 recipient of VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 award! Each year, this prestigious honor recognizes 10 outstanding graduates who have earned their first VCU degree within the past decade and have already made remarkable contributions to their professions...
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2025 NGC Leadership Workshop Archive [VIDEO]
Welcome to the recorded session of SOAR365’s 2025 Next Generation Council Leadership Workshop, an annual event held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with this year’s theme being “Unconventional Roads. Unstoppable Leaders.”
