How much does it cost to volunteer abroad?
Your program fees are used to cover your housing, food, weekly activities, and other basic living expenses.
Children thrive with as much stability and consistency as possible, so our prices and discounts are set to encourage long-term volunteers (four or more weeks).
The needs and living expenses of part-time and full-time volunteers are the same, which means the program costs for both are also the same. Check out our pricing below.
Volunteer Program Costs
first-time Volunteers
September - May (School year discount)
Application Fee
$220
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Program Fees
Week 1: $695
Weeks 2-4: $250 each week
Weeks 5-20: $150 each week
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Airfare
first-time Volunteers
June - August
Application Fee
$220
+
Program Fees
Week 1: $895
Weeks 2-4: $450 each week
Weeks 5-20: $150 each week
+
Airfare
Alumni
Year-round (Alumni discount)
Application Fee
$220
+
Program Fees
Week 1: $595
Weeks 2-4: $150 each week
Weeks 5-20: $140 each week
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Airfare
Immediate family members or couples applying at the same time and traveling on the same date only need to pay one application fee.
Important details:
Volunteers are responsible for coordinating and paying for all airfare expenses. Upon acceptance to the program, we will share flight instructions. Do not purchase airfare until you have been officially accepted as a volunteer and are instructed to purchase airfare.
Application fees include a background check, application process, OSSO t-shirt, OSSO sweatshirt, and administrative fees.
If you’re not available to serve for an entire week, you will still need to pay for a full week’s worth of service.
If you would like to serve longer than twenty weeks (five months), contact us at info@orphanagesupport.org for pricing details.
Discounts for families of three or more people may be available during certain times of the year. Contact Liz at liz@orphanagesupport.org to inquire about possible discounts.
Want help with expenses? Learn how to easily fundraise and get sponsored for your service.
Please review our refund policy before applying.
Scholarships now available for Spanish-Speaking volunteers!
Orphanage Support Services Organization is now offering scholarships to volunteers who speak Spanish and English and are committed to serving 2-6 months in Ecuador.
This is a wonderful opportunity (and resume builder) to live in South America and serve orphaned and at-risk children.
The scholarship application for April-August 2024 is now closed.
Please check back later for additional dates!
Ready to pay your program fees? If you've been accepted to our volunteer program, you can pay with the button below.