
SOS Organizational Structure
Here is everything you need to know about the structure and set up of SOS as an organization – both in written and diagram form! Click on a position’s title to download a more detailed description. For the complete folder of all positions click here. Chapter President(s) Reports to: SOS Head Office The President is responsible […]
Event Planning
The Human Resources team is instrumental in planning socials for their SOS chapter. After all, HR is responsible for making sure that volunteers have a chance to meet new people within the organize and spend time together. Here are some important considerations for ensuring a fantastic event or social! 1. Ask the important questions when […]
Establishing Job Specifications
Be advised that Students Offering Support already has an established organizational structure set in place for every one of your chapters (for details visit this post). However, keep in mind that ideally you will modify the descriptions to ensure it exactly reflects what your volunteers are responsible for. We provide guidelines, you modify it to […]

Digital Exam-AID Video Upload/Embed How-To
Connect the camcorder or plug in the memory card to your computer. Open it and then open the file called “VIDEO”. There should be a file called “100VIDEO” in which you should find your videos. Log into Vidyard (info@studentsofferingsupport.ca / goverholt77). Click “ADD VIDEO”. Select the video file. Click “Start Uploading”. This will take a […]
Digital Exam-AID Camcorder How-To
Follow the instructions in the manual for inserting the battery, charging, inserting the memory card etc. The first time you insert the memory card make sure you format it. The camcorder won’t prompt you to do this but it is important: press “Menu”, scroll left to “Settings”, select “Format”, select “Yes”, “OK” (the centre button). […]
Running Effective Meetings
There are good meetings and there are bad meetings. Bad meetings drone on forever, you never seem to get to the point, and you leave wondering why you were even present. Effective ones leave you energized and feeling that you’ve really accomplished something. SOS meetings should be based on the friendly/welcoming atmosphere with maximum efficiency […]
Marketing Materials Toolkit
Here is a complete list of the types of marketing materials that can be used and adapted at your chapter. Click on each form to see examples, templates, and more information: Posters Flyers and Cards In-class presentations In-class skits PPT slides in classes Social Media: Facebook & Twitter YouTube School Email Blasts: Discussion boards Profs & Admins […]

SOS Branding: Overview
Overview Students Offering Support is working continuously to improve brand recognition. Please follow these guidelines: The description and correspondence of Students Offering Support – See About Us Print and promotional materials, including logo images: here. Social media and websites – See On The Web Acceptable Students Offering Support Names Official Organization Name: Students Offering Support […]
SOS Branding: Print and Promo
Overview Below you will find recommendations related to the branding of promotional and print material information for your chapter. Print and Promo Exam-AID Initiative Name The review session initiative is called Exam-AID. Steer clear of the “exam-cram” connotations. Clarify the difference between our organized sessions, and cramming as a form of studying. All 1 word, […]