Our Volunteers

In May, Sydney Harris graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Affairs and plans to begin law school in the fall. But there was one more accomplishment on her list – Sydney wanted to find a meaningful way to spend her summer. Thanks to Atlantic Union Bank’s Future Impact Makers Grant, she found it at SOAR365.

This summer, Sydney worked with both the Community Engagement and Human Resources teams, learning what it takes to support a nonprofit that serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year.

This spring, SOAR365 was excited to welcome Rynan Garner as part of our Marketing & Communications team. Rynan is a recent graduate of the VCU Brandcenter and was connected to SOAR365 through the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI).

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.