For both the RMC nursing students and the SOAR365 participants, possibly the most powerful result of the clinical experience was forming genuine connections with each other.
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Celebrating Eleanor: An Intern Who Left a Lasting Impact at SOAR365
Once she stepped into the office, Eleanor immediately felt at home. “I was hooked by the uplifting and kind culture that I was greeted with and have been drawn in ever since!” Eleanor says, “The Community Engagement team is filled with hardworking and inspiring individuals who made me eager to come into the office and learn.”
South University + Adult Day Support = a Win-Win Partnership!
“I really enjoyed watching our students interact with program participants,” said Amanda Titone, the Registered Nurse who attended each session and supervised the students. “I never had to worry about whether the students would join in, because most of the time participants would come right up and get the students involved in something right away!”
Celebrating 2025 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
At SOAR365, volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Whether they’re planting flowers, guiding event guests, reading to children, or simply sharing a smile, their impact is immeasurable. That’s why we’re so excited to celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week, happening April 20–26, 2025!
Medical Volunteers Keep Adult Day Participants Happy & Safe
Medically skilled volunteers make an incredibly important contribution to our Adult Day Support program – and in return the students are learning and growing in their profession. It’s a win-win partnership! SOAR365 has been lucky to work with skilled volunteers from not one, but four local academic institutions.
What It Takes to Turn Dreams Into Reality at Camp Baker
At SOAR365’s Summer Camp, the camper experience is everything. In 2024, over 400 children and adults with disabilities made their way to Camp Baker, where they would embark on an unforgettable journey. But none of this would be possible without the careful planning, dedication, and unwavering teamwork that goes into every part of the camp.
Elly Jones: Doing Something Worthwhile in the Service of Others
Elly Jones has been active in the local nonprofit community for years! She currently serves as Director of Honoring Choices Virginia, an organization that works to change the culture about advance care planning and medical decision-making. Elly facilitates conversations between families, individuals, volunteers, faith leaders, physicians, and medical...
The Update – Volunteering: February 2025
Read all about how volunteers made an impact on the MLK Day of Service, meet our new Supervisor of Youth and Adult Day Services, and learn about a VCU student’s internship with SOAR365 Employment Services in the February edition of the Volunteering newsletter.
The Update – Volunteering: January 2025
The January 2025 edition of The Update – Volunteering Newsletter is out now! Read about how volunteers made the holiday season extra special for SOAR365 participants and much more.
Get to Know Spencer Munro from Our Next Generation Council
How did you get involved with SOAR365, and why is it important to you? I worked for SOAR365 from 2017-2019 as the Community Engagement Specialist. From day one, I immediately fell in love with the job, as it was clear that everyone was passionate about the organization’s mission. It was a daily highlight of mine to spend every lunch with our participants,...