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.

MAIN CONTACT INFORMATION

Who will be handling communication and travel arrangements for your family?

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Address

Street Address *

City

State

Country

Postal code

MAIN CONTACT INFO CONTINUED

1.b) Date of birth *

1.c) Sex *

1.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

1.e) T-shirt size *

1.f) Sweatshirt size *

1.g) Please upload a recent photo of yourself. *

This will be used for identification purposes in the airport and orphanages.

FAMILY INFORMATION

What is your family's last name? *

How many people will be coming as part of your volunteer trip? *

To accommodate your religious preferences, please share the church service you'd like to attend (if any) during your volunteer experience. *

Have you (or anyone in your group) served with OSSO before? *

Yes

ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS

These are family members who are in addition to the main contact.

Family Member 2

2.a) Full Name *

2.b) Date of birth *

2.c) Sex *

2.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

2.e) T-shirt size *

2.f) Sweatshirt size *

2.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 2. *

This will be used for identification purposes in the airport and orphanages.

2.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 3

3.a) Full Name *

3.b) Date of birth *

3.c) Sex *

3.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

3.e) T-shirt size *

3.f) Sweatshirt size *

3.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 3. *

3.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 4

4.a) Full Name *

4.b) Date of birth *

4.c) Sex *

4.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

4.e) T-shirt size *

4.f) Sweatshirt size *

4.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 4. *

4.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 5

5.a) Full Name *

5.b) Date of birth *

5.c) Sex *

5.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

5.e) T-shirt size *

5.f) Sweatshirt size *

5.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 5. *

5.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 6

6.a) Full Name *

6.b) Date of birth *

6.c) Sex *

6.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

6.e) T-shirt size *

6.f) Sweatshirt size *

6.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 6. *

6.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 7

7.a) Full Name *

7.b) Date of birth *

7.c) Sex *

7.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

7.e) T-shirt size *

7.f) Sweatshirt size *

7.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 7. *

7.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 8

8.a) Full Name *

8.b) Date of birth *

8.c) Sex *

8.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

8.e ) T-shirt size *

8.f) Sweatshirt size *

8.g) Plese upload a recent photo of Family Member 8. *

8.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 9

9.a) Full Name *

9.b) Date of birth *

9.c) Sex *

9.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

9.e) T-shirt size *

9.f) Sweatshirt size *

9.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 9. *

9.h) I need to add another family member. *

Yes

Family Member 10

10.a) Full Name *

10.b) Date of birth *

10.c) Sex *

10.d) Spanish-speaking ability *

10.e) T-shirt size *

10.f) Sweatshirt size *

10.g) Please upload a recent photo of Family Member 10. *

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Name *

Contact Phone *

Contact Email *

Relationship *

PERSONAL / ECCLESIASTICAL REFERENCE INFORMATION

Personal references may not include family members.

Reference Full Name *

Personal Reference Phone Number

Personal Reference Email *

References Relationship with Family

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION

Professional Reference Full Name *

Professional Reference Phone Number

Professional Reference Email *

Relationship *

SECURITY

By continuing, you confirm that every individual in your family who will be 18 years or older at the time of service:

Consents to a background check. I understand that failure to pass the background check of myself or any family member will result in the forfeiture of my or my family member's eligibility for participation in OSSO and the family member's removal from the family application.
Understands they will be working with vulnerable children and agrees to adhere to local laws and OSSO policies designed to protect those children.

Do you consent to background checks as described above? *

Yes

Local law prohibits taking photos of any child at an orphanage. Do you and your family members agree to never take any cameras or picture-taking devices to the orphanages? *

Yes, I understand and agree.

CODE OF CONDUCT

In order to volunteer, all OSSO volunteers are required to sign and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct. By signing below you are signifying that you and all your family members agree to the Code of Conduct. As the Main Contact, it is your responsibility to make sure your family members understand and abide by the Code of Conduct.

Please read and sign below.

OSSO Rules and Code of Conduct

The number-one priority of OSSO’s rules is to ensure the safety of volunteers and children.

OSSO's rules are required due to cultural and legal differences between the USA and Latin America, which may lead to safety concerns in some situations. Additionally, each orphanage we work in has its own set of rules, which your Volunteer Directors will train you on.

1. Safety Rules

Volunteers are prohibited from being outside the volunteer facility alone.

Daytime: When exploring the city or traveling, the minimum group size is two people.

After dark: No volunteers are allowed outside the compound without permission from a Volunteer Director.

Volunteers must notify OSSO staff of their intended destination(s) before leaving the grounds.

Consumption of alcohol or drugs (including marijuana), smoking, and vaping are strictly prohibited inside or outside the OSSO compound.

Bars, clubs, and party attendance are not allowed outside the OSSO compound.

Physical, sexual, or verbal abuse of any child, volunteer, director, or orphanage worker is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal from the program at the volunteer’s own expense.

Reckless actions that put children, staff, or volunteers at risk of harm are strictly prohibited.

2. Dress and Grooming

The people of Ecuador are conservative in dress and grooming. Volunteers should dress modestly, neatly, and cleanly to show respect and strengthen relationships.

Crop tops, tank tops, or off-the-shoulder shirts are not allowed at any time.

Shorts are not allowed while serving or in public.

Knee-length dresses or skirts are allowed but not while serving in orphanages.

3. Religion

While OSSO is aligned with the principles, teachings, and values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we respect the diverse beliefs of volunteers and the orphanages we serve.

Demeaning or criticizing another’s beliefs is not allowed.

Proselytizing to advance any religious doctrine or agenda in orphanages is strictly prohibited.

4. Confidentiality and Photos

OSSO requires all volunteers to treat each child’s personal story and information with the highest respect and confidentiality.

No phones or cameras are allowed on shift.

In Ecuador, it is illegal to photograph the children and residents of orphanages.

Any correspondence with children and individuals we serve must be approved by orphanage staff.

5. No Dating or Sexual Relations

Volunteers are not allowed to date or participate in physical, sexual, or inappropriate talk/relationships with fellow volunteers, directors, staff members, or local individuals while participating in OSSO’s program.

Flirting with local Ecuadorians is a safety concern and strictly prohibited.

Married couples or pre-established relationships before arrival are permitted appropriate physical contact.

Individuals of the opposite sex are not permitted in each other’s rooms, except for married couples or adult couples in a pre-existing relationship before volunteering with OSSO.

6. Non-Compliance and Dismissal

Due to the importance of ensuring safety and maintaining strong relationships with the orphanages we serve, any volunteer who blatantly disregards these rules will be:

Immediately dismissed from the program.
Sent home at their own expense.

7. Acknowledgment and Agreement

I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the OSSO Rules and Code of Conduct, as outlined above.

I understand the responsibilities, expectations, and guidelines listed and agree to abide by them while participating in this program.

I commit to upholding the standards and procedures set by Orphanage Support Services Organization (OSSO) and acting in accordance with its policies.

I understand that if I disregard or break OSSO’s rules, I will be dismissed from the program and sent home at my own expense.

Acknowledgement of OSSO Rules and Code of Conduct *

Clear

I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the Code of Conduct, as outlined above. I understand the responsibilities, expectations, and guidelines listed, and I agree to abide by them while participating in this program. I commit to upholding the standards and procedures as presented and to act in accordance with Orphanage Support Services Organization's policies. I understand that if I disregard or break OSSO rules I will be dismissed from OSSO’s program and sent home at my own expense.

TRAVEL

Immigration officials WILL NOT allow you into the country if your passport is not valid at least 6 months beyond your return date. Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned return home? *

Yes

My passport has not arrived yet

Are you planning to travel after serving with OSSO? *

*Please note than staying more than 90 days in Ecuador requires a visa extension. The visa extension is completed while in Ecuador and incurs an additional fee, which is paid directly to the Ecuadorian government.
OSSO staff will help you complete your extension if one is necessary.

SHARING PERMISSIONS

We use social media and marketing to find more volunteers to be with the children. By continuing, you’re giving OSSO permission to use photos or videos that might include you during your volunteer service to help us share our mission through social media, our website, flyers, and other materials. *

Yes, I understand and agree.

How did you first hear about OSSO? *

If you have a referral code enter it here.

Which event was it? *

Why would you like to volunteer with OSSO? *

You're only two steps away from being done with your application—congrats!

Each adult (18 or older at time of service) must pay a separate $95 application fee. Each child (under 18 years old) must pay a $25 application fee. You will need to update the quantities in your cart to match the number of adults and children applying. If do not adjust the quantities, your family application will be considered incomplete.

Step 1: On the next page, you’ll pay your application fee.

The application fee is $95 per person who will be 18+ at time of service and $25 per person under 18 at time of service.
You will also be given the option to lock in your dates with a deposit.

Step 2: Right after you pay your fee, you'll be redirected to our background check service.

YOU MUST COMPLETE the background check form to progress your application.

We will run your background check while simultaneously reaching out to your references. It's a two-for-one!

Please make sure the "OSSO Volunteer Application Fee" total you are paying at checkout is the same as the total shown above in the Application Fee Calculator.

Example:

2 adults = $190
3 adults = $285
4 adults = $380
5 adults = $475

An adult is someone who will be 18+ at the time of volunteer service.

APPLICATION FEE

The correct application fee for your entire group must be paid upon submitting the application. If an application fee for an adult is missing, your application will be not be processed until the correct fees are paid.