Black and white logo for Students of Service, featuring a globe between the letters 'S' and 'S'. Below, the text reads 'STUDENTS OF SERVICE' and the tagline 'Learn. Serve. Explore.'.

Make a Difference in Your Community and Around the World

We Are Students Of Service

Students of Service (SOS) develops young leaders who have a global perspective to solve local problems.
Our programs combine meaningful local community service with informed international experiences.

​We see a world in which all young people - no matter their background - believe in their power to make a positive difference in their communities and around the world.​

Two smiling young women holding international flags at a crowded event. One woman is seated at a table with a Spanish flag, and the other is standing with Japan and South Korea flags. Both are wearing T-shirts with a globe and the word 'SAN ANTONIO'.
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Get Involved
Get Involved

Our Pillars

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Learn

We prepare students for life after high school through the development of key socioemotional skills, leadership skills, and college and career exploration programs.

Our learning programs include:

  • Student Leadership Council (SLC)

  • Career Atlas summer programs

  • Career Explorers for middle school students

  • Workshops on financial literacy, college preparation and more!

Learn with SOS
Learn with SOS
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Serve

SOS believes in the importrance of local youth giving back to the community we live in. We host a range of different service events for middle and high school students throughout the year.

Being a volunteer with SOS can include:

  • Volunteer opportunities provided directly to you via our Volunteer Portal

  • Joining (or starting!) an SOS club at your local school

  • Initiating positive change through our Make It Happen initiative

Serve with SOS
Serve with SOS
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Explore

Expand your understanding of the global community by traveling the world. Meet new people, learn new customs, and experience the world first-hand. Scholarships available!

Explore the world with us! Past global trips have included:

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Germany

  • France

  • and more!

Explore with SOS
Explore with SOS

SOS Snapshot

Community Impact

  • 5000+ student volunteers

  • 100,000+ hours served

  • 100 educators engaged

  • 75+ community partners

  • 50+ local schools involved

  • 50+ youth-led social ventures

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Global Footprint

  • 600+ global travelers

  • 19 countries visited

  • 29 international trips

  • Opportunities to host international students

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Student Growth

  • Broadened perspectives

  • Improved personal skills

  • Defined sense of purpose and identity

  • Greater community engagement

  • Prepared students for college, career & global citizenship

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