- Lagos, Nigeria
- +2348028986698
- soariafrica@gmail.com
SOARi is a youth-focused initiative committed to equipping young people to thrivepersonally and professionally, so they can lead meaningful transformation in their lives, communities, and the world. We empower youth through purpose discovery, skill development, mentorship, and leadership training, igniting their potential and positioning them to create lasting change.
Across Africa and beyond, many young people are full of potential but face real challenges — lack of direction, limited access to opportunity, skills gaps, and unclear pathways for growth and leadership.
To empower young people to thrive personally and professionally by equipping them with purpose, skills, leadership capacity, and access to opportunities — enabling them to lead transformation in their lives, communities, and the world.
A generation of outstanding and accountable rising leaders who are equipped to navigate life, lead with purpose, and transform society.
SOARi is not just another youth program. We are intentional about how we work and what we build.
We are building sustainably — with people who believe in the vision and are committed to meaningful impact.
Volunteering with SOARi is both a service opportunity and a growth journey.
As a SOARi volunteer, you will:
We believe in mutual value — creating impact while helping our volunteers grow.
We are looking for people who:
You do not need to have everything figured out — just a willingness to grow and serve.
Your application will help us understand where your skills and interests best fit. SOARi volunteers contribute across different units and projects, including but not limited to:
Across Africa and beyond, many young people are full of potential but face real challenges — lack of direction, limited access to opportunity, skills gaps, and unclear pathways for growth and leadership.
SOARi exists to bridge this gap.
We are building intentional systems that support young people as they navigate life transitions — from education to career, from uncertainty to purpose, and from potential to impact. Our work focuses on empowering youth with the mindset, skills, leadership capacity, and support they need to live meaningful, productive, and impactful lives.
To empower young people to thrive personally and professionally by equipping them with purpose, skills, leadership capacity, and access to opportunities — enabling them to lead transformation in their lives, communities, and the world.
A generation of outstanding and accountable rising leaders who are equipped to navigate life, lead with purpose, and transform society.
SOARi is not just another youth program. We are intentional about how we work and what we build.
We are building sustainably — with people who believe in the vision and are committed to meaningful impact.
Volunteering with SOARi is both a service opportunity and a growth journey.
As a SOARi volunteer, you will:
We believe in mutual value — creating impact while helping our volunteers grow.
We are looking for people who:
You do not need to have everything figured out — just a willingness to grow and serve.
SOARi volunteers contribute across different units and projects, including but not limited to:
Your application will help us understand where your skills and interests best fit.
SOARi was born from learning, experimentation, and a deep belief in the power of young people. We are building intentionally — learning from the past, improving our systems, and committing to excellence in how we serve.
If this vision resonates with you and you would like to contribute to building something meaningful, I would be honoured to have you join us on this journey.
– Joshua Olawyi
Founder, SOARi Africa
If you feel aligned with our mission and would like to volunteer with SOARi, we invite you to apply below.
The application will help us understand your interests, strengths, and how you can best contribute to the team.
👉 Apply to Volunteer with SOARi
Together, we rise.
SOARi — Thrive. Lead. Transform.
