Full legal name of volunteer
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Please include a middle initial at the end of the First Name box.
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone
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Country
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Date of birth
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YYYY
Gender
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For the purpose of volunteer housing, select the option that best describes you.
Male
Female
Other
If you selected "Other" to the above question, please explain.
Mailing address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Where is your preferred volunteer location?
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(Please note that this does not guarantee your assigned volunteer location).
Cuenca, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Wherever I'm needed most! (Recommended)
What dates would you like to volunteer?
Personal reference 1
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Please no family members.
First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Country
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Best time to contact them.
Personal reference 2
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Please no family members.
First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Country
(###)
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Best time to contact them.
Personal reference 3
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Please no family members.
First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Country
(###)
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Best time to contact them.
Do you speak any Spanish?
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Spanish is not required to volunteer with OSSO but we would like to know what level you're at!
Beginner - I don't know any Spanish.
Intermediate - I know a little Spanish or have taken one Spanish class.
Advanced - I speak a good amount of Spanish or have taken several Spanish classes.
Fluent - I am a native Spanish speaker and/or very fluent in Spanish.
Do you have any medical conditions that you would like to disclose?
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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?
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If yes, please pack enough of your medication to last for your entire trip. Not all medications are available in Ecuador.
Yes
No
Do you have trouble with any of the following: Walking unassisted for distances over one mile, lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds, or understanding detailed instructions in English?
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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.
Do you have any mental health or emotional concerns that you would like to disclose?
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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.
Do you need any other special accomodations while in Ecuador? (Such as food restrictions, allergies, etc.)
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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
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T-Shirts are unisex
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Adult Sweatshirt Size
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Sweatshirts are unisex
S
M
L
XL
XXL
How did you first hear about OSSO?
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Family/Friends/OSSO Alumni Referral
Google Search
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
YouTube
GoAbroad.com
LinkedIn
Radio/TV
Newsletter/Publication
Flyer
Billboard
OSSO Event (College campus visit, in-person fundraiser event, etc.)
Other
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.)
Yes (recommended)
No
Please list an emergency contact that we have permission to contact in case of an emergency (name, phone number and email address)
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What is your relationship to your emergency contact?
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Is your passport valid 6 months after your planned return date?
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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
Yes
No
Still working on getting my passport
Have you volunteered with OSSO before?
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Yes
No
Do you attend one of our partner colleges?
Yes - Oregon Tech
Yes - Utah Tech University
No
Are you planning to earn college credit or to do an internship with OSSO?
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Yes
No
Do we have permission to perform a background check on you?
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Yes
No
For the background check we need your middle name and social security number. You can list both below. If you don't feel comfortable putting this information in this form, you can call us and give it over the phone.
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Please email us a picture of yourself and a picture of your passport to info@orphanagesupport.org
We want to encourage you to go through our website, read our code of conduct and photo policy and to ecome familiar with these rules. During our phone call we will ask you more about them!
I have read OSSO's Terms and Conditions and agree to follow them. I also understand the consequences for noncompliance.
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Read here http://www.orphanagesupport.org/terms-and-conditions/
Yes
No
Electronic Signature
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