Don’t know what to do next in your life?
Have a few weeks before you start what’s next?

Take a moment and help a few kids while you figure it out. Come care for a few kids who need you right now.

You’ll give more than you thought.

You’ll receive more than you expect.

OSSO believes in a world where every child can feel loved.

Therefore, OSSO's mission is to provide love and care to children deprived of parental care and to change the lives of the volunteers who love and care for them.

Come take part in our mission to love and care for disadvantaged kids.

What You'll Do:

Care for children in orphanages and care centers through daily presence, activities, and love. No special skills required—just a steady heart and willing hands. Click here to see a day in the life of a volunteer.

Where You'll Go:

OSSO has served in a variety of countries, but is currently focused in two cities in Ecuador.

Click here to check out Cuenca and Quito.

When & How Long:

Volunteer for as little as 1 week or up to 3 months. We’ll help you prepare, pack, travel safely, and live and work with other volunteers.

Click here to see our Volunteer Programs.

What it Costs:

Volunteers cover basic program fees to help with food, lodging, and local staff support. It’s affordable, and every cent goes toward sustaining the mission.

Click here to see our Program Fees.

What can I do?

You don’t need special training or experience to make a difference—just a willing heart and a desire to serve. By becoming an OSSO volunteer, you can bring joy, companionship, and a sense of belonging to children who need it most. Whether you're playing a game, leading a craft, or simply sitting with a child and listening, your presence matters more than you can imagine. If you’ve ever wanted to do something meaningful and life-changing, this is your moment.

See what you can do below.

Ready to go? Apply now!

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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.