Short Term
Volunteering

Duration

Short Term Volunteers serve anywhere between 1-4 weeks.

What You Can Expect

When you volunteer abroad with OSSO, your main priority is to help meet the emotional needs of children living in orphanages! Your days might include playing soccer, reading books, doing crafts, wiping away tears, and giving hugs.

This is where you come in! OSSO volunteers help make sure every child knows they are loved, which is pivotal for their health and development. When needed, you may also help the orphanage staff with feeding the children, changing diapers, and other basic needs. For more detailed information click here to see what an average day in the life of a volunteer is like.

Pricing

Pricing for short term volunteers range dependent upon the length spent volunteering. To see more detailed pricing out our pricing page here .

Short-term Calculator

Program fees include:

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

Program fees do not include:

Registration fee of $95 USD per adult applicant (covers background check and holds volunteer spot)

Flights

Passport

Travel insurance

Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.

Our Locations

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.

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.

Photos on this website are used with permission and follow Ecuador’s privacy policies for children in orphanages.