Thank you for your interest in becoming a Project SOAR Ambassador! Project SOAR is excited to partner with our parents to build a strong sense of community among participants and extend our network of support and resources to all HACLA public housing residents.
Please carefully read through the section below to ensure you are eligible to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 3rd by 11:59PM
About Project SOAR
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 3rd by 11:59PM
About Project SOAR
Project SOAR provides free college guidance, academic advising, and career readiness support to all residents living in HACLA public housing communities. Regardless of age, citizenship status, or academic attainment, any HACLA resident with college, career & technical education (CTE), or professional goals and questions can connect with an Education Navigator virtually or in-person.
To eliminate barriers to access, SOAR does not have minimum GPA or attendance requirements; SOAR participants can join and access our counselors at any point in their academic journey. Once you are a SOAR student, you are a SOAR student for life!
Who Can Apply
- Be a current Project SOAR PARENT or GUARDIAN.
- Be a current resident of one of the 8 HACLA housing communities where SOAR is physically based (Avalon Gardens, Estrada Courts, Gonzaque Village, Jordan Downs, Nickerson Gardens, Pico Gardens/Las Casitas, Ramona Gardens, or William Mead).
- Can commit to attending a mandatory Program Orientation on July 27, Community Outreach Training on July 29 or July 31, AND program dates from August 3 to 21.
- Be available to travel and assist with community outreach at other public housing nearby.
- Have an understanding of Project SOAR.
Be committed to advancing educational opportunities for all HACLA residents. - Demonstrate a willingness to engage with residents.
- Have access to a reliable phone and/or computer and reliable internet to communicate with SOAR staff
- Have experience in verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but NOT required. All are encouraged to apply.
What is the Program Commitment
What is the Program Commitment
- July 27, 5:00pm-6:00pm: Virtual Program Orientation
- July 29, 5:00pm-6:00pm or July 31 12pm-1pm: Virtual Community Outreach Training
- August 3 to 20, 9:30am-1pm: Community Outreach/Canvassing
- August 21, 3:30pm-5:30pm: Culmination Celebration
- Available to work a minimum of 5 hours during the weekdays
Why YOU Should Join
- Earn a stipend of $1,000 after successfully completing 4-weeks as a SOAR Ambassador.
- Obtain a certificate of achievement.
- Serve as a leader in your community by helping Project SOAR promote free services and resources to the community.
- Strengthen your communication and presentation skills by supporting SOAR with community outreach in your community.
- Add your role as a SOAR Parent Ambassador to your resume!
Questions? Email us at soarla@socalcan.org