Volunteer Pricing
Semester Abroad
12 weeks
Total All-Inclusive Program Fees (including airfare!)
$250 off the price if you sign up before the end of October 2025!
$4,720
Summer Semester Special
6 weeks (July - August)
Total All-Inclusive Program Fees (including airfare!)
$250 off the price if you sign up before the end of October 2025!
$3,160
Short-Term Volunteer
1-11 weeks
Family Volunteers
1-11 weeks
Donation fee includes:
Airport pick-up
Housing
WiFi
Clean water
Fully stocked kitchen and weekly groceries
24/7 in-country support by Volunteer Directors
Pre-departure and in-country training
Donation fee does not include:
Background check fee of $95 USD per adult applicant (covers background check and holds volunteer spot)
Flights
Passport
Travel insurance
Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
Price Comparison
When you look at the numbers, OSSO truly gives you more for less. A semester at a university costs thousands, and many humanitarian trips charge even more for only a few weeks abroad. With OSSO, your program fees cover your housing, meals, excursions, and most importantly, the chance to love and serve children every single day. You are not just signing up for a trip. You are investing in meaningful experiences, lifelong friendships, and memories that will stay with you forever, all at a fraction of the cost of other programs.
BEST VALUE
OSSO Semester Abroad
$4,720
/semester
$250 off the price if you sign up before the end of October 2025!
OSSO is cost-effective and comprehensive. Your fees cover all in-country essentials plus unforgettable experiences, so you spend less while getting more than with other programs.
Domestic and International Flights to and from the country
Weekly excursions
Housing
3 meals per day, 7 days per week
T-shirt and sweatshirt
WiFi
Clean water
Pre-departure and in-country training
Airport pick-up / drop off
In-country transportation
Background check
24/7 in-country support by Volunteer Directors
Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
Background check fee of $95 USD
Other Humanitarian Programs
$6,500+
/semester
Estimated cost for other local humanitarian programs including approximately $4,000 in volunteer fees and $2,500 for cultural experiences.
Housing
Wifi
Clean water
International flight
Domestic flights not included
Meals only included on weekdays
Excursions not included
Travel insurance
Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
Registration fee ($200 - $500)
Training not included
College Tuition
$10,000+
/semester
Estimates reflect an average Cost of Attendance for a semester at BYU, BYU-Idaho, or Utah State University.
In-state tuition - $3,400+
Housing - $1,960+
Food - $1,800
Books + supplies - $428
Transportation - $1,324
Personal / misc - $814
Our Locations
Cuenca, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Tepoztlán, Mexico
OSSO supporters
OSSO is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aligned with the principles, teachings, and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; however, OSSO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Church. While primarily a member-created organization, volunteer opportunities are open to people of all faiths who are willing to follow OSSO's code of conduct. Our Statement of Faith
Photos on this website are used with permission and follow Ecuador’s privacy policies for children in orphanages.
OSSO is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aligned with the principles, teachings, and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; however, OSSO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Church. While primarily a member-created organization, volunteer opportunities are open to people of all faiths who are willing to follow OSSO's code of conduct.
Our Statement of Faith
Photos on this website are used with permission and follow Ecuador’s privacy policies for children in orphanages.