Transform a Space and Transform a Life: Mentor with Space of Her Own and Space of His Own

Creative mentoring programs, Space of Her Own and Space of His Own (SOHO), are seeking volunteer mentors.

SOHO serves vulnerable 5th grade youth in Alexandria, pairing compassionate and resourceful men and women with youth in need of positive adult role models to help support and guide them in making healthy choices and succeeding in school and in life.

SOHO mentors and youth meet weekly in a group setting to enjoy dinner together and work on art and carpentry projects like building book shelves, constructing and wiring lamps and making self-portraits. They also participate in a series of team-building exercises to help develop the SOHO community and identify ideal mentor/mentee matches.

At the culmination of the year, mentors pair up to renovate each youth’s bedroom or sleeping space, using all of the projects that they have created together.

Mentors make a one year commitment and attend SOHO sessions one evening per week throughout the school year.

Space of Her Own-Old Town/Del Ray

Who: Women and Girls

When: Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.

Start Date: September 13, 2016

Space of Her Own-West End

Who: Women and Girls

When Wednesdays from 5:30-8 p.m.

Start Date: September 21, 2016

Space of His Own-Old Town/Del Ray

Who: Men and Boys

When: Tuesdays from 5:30-8 p.m.

Start Date: October 4

If you are hardworking, dedicated, and eager to help a child in need, we want to hear from you!

For more information on how to become a SOHO mentor, please contact Sarah Maroney at sarah.maroney@alexandriava.gov or by phone at 703-746-4687.

Visit www.spaceofherown.org and www.spaceofhisown.org to learn more.

Check out our introduction video to the SOHO girl’s program.

Watch our video highlighting last year’s SOHO boy’s program.