Civic Engagement

SOAR

SOAR (Serving, Organizing, Advocating, Reflecting)

SOAR is UAH's student-led civic engagement programming board, providing hands-on opportunities for community service, civic education, and advocacy training to the entire UAH community. SOAR leads the university's broader commitment to a campus that gives back — to Huntsville and beyond.

Serving

SOAR connects students to Huntsville through Service Saturdays, our bi-weekly service opportunities and community events, helping students build life skills while giving back.

Past service partners include:

• Manna House
• MH Hydroponic Gardens
• Greater Huntsville Humane Society
• Christmas Charities Year Round
• FirstStop
• Free2Teach

SOAR and the Office of Student Life also organize Winter and Spring Break Service Learning trips, giving students the chance to serve communities beyond Huntsville.

Past trip locations include:

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• New Orleans, LA
• St. Louis, MO

Check out Charger Connect to apply for an upcoming trip or serve with us!

Organizing & Advocating

SOAR helps students become active citizens through voting, organizing, and advocacy on the issues that matter to them. SOAR oversees ChargersVote, registering, educating, and turning out Chargers as voters, and hosts civic engagement events throughout the year — including conversations with Huntsville community leaders and nonpartisan, moderated discussions on current issues.

[Register to Vote with ChargersVote →]

Reflecting

SOAR's programming doesn't stop at participation — it asks students to reflect on what they learn and consider how it shapes their values and choices, both at UAH and beyond graduation. Through this process, students build confidence in civic dialogue and the skills to drive lasting change in their communities.

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