Individual Volunteer Application

Thank you for applying to be an orphanage volunteer! The application steps are listed below:

  1. Before completing and signing your application, read through our Terms and Conditions and Rules and Code of Conduct.

  2. Fill out the application below.

  3. After filling out the application, please check the additional instructions at the bottom of this page.

Full legal name of volunteer
Please include a middle initial at the end of the First Name box.
Phone
Date of birth
Gender
For the purpose of volunteer housing, select the option that best describes you.
Mailing address
Where is your preferred volunteer location?
(Please note that this does not guarantee your assigned volunteer location).
(i.e. I'm a volunteer alumni who served in Cuenca/Quito, my parent is a volunteer alumni who served in Cuenca/Quito, etc.)
Personal reference 1
Please no family members.
Phone
Personal reference 2
Please no family members.
Phone
Personal reference 3
Please no family members.
Phone
Do you speak any Spanish?
Spanish is not required to volunteer with OSSO but we would like to know what level you're at!
Please note that this will NOT disqualify your application. Disclosure is solely encouraged so that OSSO leaders can be prepared in the case of any flare up of symptoms or medical emergencies.
Do you routinely take any medications?
If yes, please pack enough of your medication to last for your entire trip. Not all medications are available in Ecuador.
Please note that this will NOT disqualify your application to OSSO's volunteer program and that accommodations can be made in most cases. Volunteers may also opt out of specific activities if needed with prior approval and in consultation with OSSO staff.
Please note that this will NOT disqualify your application. Disclosure is solely encouraged so that OSSO leaders can be prepared in the case of any flare up of symptoms or emergencies.
Please note that this will NOT disqualify your application. Disclosue is solely encouraged so that OSSO leaders can be prepared in the case of any flare up of symptoms or medical emergencies.
Adult T-Shirt Size
T-Shirts are unisex
Adult Sweatshirt Size
Sweatshirts are unisex
How did you first hear about OSSO?
Do you authorize OSSO to use any photos or videos taken of you during your volunteer service for marketing purposes? (i.e. social media, website, flyers, etc.)
Is your passport valid 6 months after your planned return date?
This is important because Ecuador will not let you into the country if your passport is not valid at least 6 months beyond your return date
Have you volunteered with OSSO before?
Do you attend one of our partner colleges?
Are you planning to earn college credit or to do an internship with OSSO?
Do we have permission to perform a background check on you?
I have read OSSO's Terms and Conditions and agree to follow them. I also understand the consequences for noncompliance.
Read here http://www.orphanagesupport.org/terms-and-conditions/

Your Next Steps:

  1. After submitting your application, you will be redirected to PayPal to pay the required $220 application fee.

  2. Please email a photo of yourself and of your passport to info@orphanagesupport.org (The photo does not need to be a professional photo but simply something we can use to recognize you). 

  3. Once your application and application fee have been submitted, you will receive an email within 2-3 business days with further instructions.

If you have any questions regarding your application status, please feel free to contact our office at any time at info@orphanagesupport.org or 801-214-8849.