We've created SOS volunteering events that can be done from home. Earn service hours, make a difference.
Below, you will find ways that SOS is offering our programs to you digitally, so you can Learn, Serve, and Explore from home. Be sure to check back regularly while we are practicing physical distancing to fight the COVID-19 virus spread. Even though we can't meet in person, we can still make a difference and stay connected.
To view SOS from home events, please scroll.
To view SOS from home events, please scroll.
We want to hear from you! What ideas do you have to make a difference from home? Tell us your idea and we can help you Make it Happen, or check out the SOS From Home ideas below.
Serve from Home
Students can earn service hours even from home. In accordance with safety measures mandated by our government, SOS has developed service events students can complete from home. Check out the events below.
Diaper Bank Collections
The Texas Diaper Bank, is a non-profit organization that supplies families in need with diapers, formula, bottles, and other essential infant-care products. In light of the global COVID-19 outbreak and the massive unemployment that it has brought, the Texas Diaper Bank is running low on supplies due to the increasing number of families relying on it for infant-care products. We need your help to continue supporting San Antonio families by collecting infant care products and donating them to the Texas Diaper Bank. For more information please click the link below.
Paint inspirational Rocks
Paint rocks with inspiring messages, and leave them around the neighborhood on streets, parks and trails. Just take a picture of your inspirational rock and email it to our SOS representative.
Converse with a ESL Student
Coverse with an ESL (English as Second Language) student, make a new friend with SOS. We are in need of students that are willing to have conversations with an ESL student via FaceTime, or Skype, or WhatsApp. We are looking to fill slots of half an hour each where you will be given a topic of conversation and simply have a dialog with this person. For more information please click the link below.
Sidewalk Art Service Project
Let's help lift the spirits of our community. For this project, we want you to either draw a picture of write an inspirational message on the sidewalk. Take a picture and send to Mrs. Andersen.
ashli@sossanantonio.org
Each picture or message will be worth 30 minutes of service hours.
Let's help lift the spirits of our community. For this project, we want you to either draw a picture of write an inspirational message on the sidewalk. Take a picture and send to Mrs. Andersen.
ashli@sossanantonio.org
Each picture or message will be worth 30 minutes of service hours.
Thank you messages for COVID-19 Heroes
“Thank you!” messages and notes of appreciation to local and global heroes fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Description: Write a letter or make a video thanking health care workers, grocery store employees, custodians and janitors, first responders and all those in San Antonio and around the world for all of their hard work during this epidemic! With all of this fear and craziness going on it’s important to thank those who are working to make the world a better place and find a cure for this virus as fast as possible. It can feel like you are powerless, but you are not. Your words and kindness make a world of difference to those on the frontlines of this pandemic.
Availability: This service event will be open from now until April 30th.
Guidelines: Videos must be no more than 30 seconds, letters must be no longer than a few paragraphs (Two 4-5 sentence chunks) and you can post your videos or notes on social media or email them to info@sossanantonio.org. Please tag @sossanantonio on Instagram, @SOS_SanAntonio on Twitter, or @summerofservicesanantonio on Facebook. You can then log your hours on our portal. Use hashtag #VirtualCommunityService #COVID19 #WeAppreciateYou #Doctors #Nurses #Custodialworkers #medicalstaff #groceryworkers #flattenthecurve #LearnServeExplore #YouthVoice
Service Hour Information:
“Thank you!” messages and notes of appreciation to local and global heroes fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Description: Write a letter or make a video thanking health care workers, grocery store employees, custodians and janitors, first responders and all those in San Antonio and around the world for all of their hard work during this epidemic! With all of this fear and craziness going on it’s important to thank those who are working to make the world a better place and find a cure for this virus as fast as possible. It can feel like you are powerless, but you are not. Your words and kindness make a world of difference to those on the frontlines of this pandemic.
Availability: This service event will be open from now until April 30th.
Guidelines: Videos must be no more than 30 seconds, letters must be no longer than a few paragraphs (Two 4-5 sentence chunks) and you can post your videos or notes on social media or email them to info@sossanantonio.org. Please tag @sossanantonio on Instagram, @SOS_SanAntonio on Twitter, or @summerofservicesanantonio on Facebook. You can then log your hours on our portal. Use hashtag #VirtualCommunityService #COVID19 #WeAppreciateYou #Doctors #Nurses #Custodialworkers #medicalstaff #groceryworkers #flattenthecurve #LearnServeExplore #YouthVoice
Service Hour Information:
- 1 Video = 30 minutes of service per video
- 1 Letter = 15 minutes of service per letter
- Maximum of 6 hours can be acquired from this event.
Making personal masks for donations
Description:
The idea to make a homemade mask was created by fellow SOS student, Araceli. Students would be responsible for making homemade DIY face masks made from cloth and donating them to those who need them. You and your family can work on this project and SOS will log that time as volunteer hours in our system, after you submit your hours and pictures of your work.
Upon completion of your mask, please email Mr. Samandi, at amir@sossanantonio.org.
For more information please visit the SOS portal.
The idea to make a homemade mask was created by fellow SOS student, Araceli. Students would be responsible for making homemade DIY face masks made from cloth and donating them to those who need them. You and your family can work on this project and SOS will log that time as volunteer hours in our system, after you submit your hours and pictures of your work.
Upon completion of your mask, please email Mr. Samandi, at amir@sossanantonio.org.
For more information please visit the SOS portal.
Explore from Home!
SOS is all about exploring the world, learning new experiences and taking in lessons. With Explore from home, students can have all those things within the safety of their home. Scroll below to view the opportunity.
Digital Explore project
While we wait to explore the world again, do you want to become a digital explorer?
I challenge you to pick a destination you already visited or would like to visit and create a digital product to be shared on social media for all us to explore the world with you.
Your digital product can earn you service hours upon sharing it with me. Here are some suggestions for products:
Your contribution and/or proposals need to be submitted through Explore Manager Marion Torres at marion@sossanantonio.org .
All products should be shared by no later than April 27, 2020.
Thank you. Gracias. Mercí. Dankeschön. 谢谢.Danki. ευχαριστώ. Grazie.
While we wait to explore the world again, do you want to become a digital explorer?
I challenge you to pick a destination you already visited or would like to visit and create a digital product to be shared on social media for all us to explore the world with you.
Your digital product can earn you service hours upon sharing it with me. Here are some suggestions for products:
- A traveling video you created (2 minutes min) 2 hrs of service, each additional minute earns you another hour- upload and share via YouTube. Your video should highlight the countries culture, people and traditions, and some basic geographical facts.
- A digital travel poster ½ hour of service
- A digital cookbook with recipes and photos 3 hours of service
- A digital scavenger hunt 3 hours of service
- Teaching a traditional dance or cultural art project via video 3 hours
Your contribution and/or proposals need to be submitted through Explore Manager Marion Torres at marion@sossanantonio.org .
All products should be shared by no later than April 27, 2020.
Thank you. Gracias. Mercí. Dankeschön. 谢谢.Danki. ευχαριστώ. Grazie.
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Digital student ambassador program
The 2020 SOS Germany Digital Student Ambassador program will allow students to connect via virtual exchange with other students in our Sister City of Darmstadt, Germany. Students who are selected for the opportunity will represent San Antonio as a student ambassador. Once students are selected they will virtually "meet" twice a month and complete virtual activities with other exchange students. The program will last one year, and students will earn service hours as they participate in the program. To apply, click the button below. |
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