How much does it cost to volunteer abroad?
Looking for an affordable volunteer abroad program? You’ve found it! OSSO is top-rated nonprofit that has been providing volunteer abroad opportunities in Ecuador for over 25 years!
OSSO offers a range of volunteer abroad opportunities at unbeatable prices. Explore our different program options below to discover which is the best fit for you!
Semester Abroad Program
BEST FIT FOR - Single individuals who are college-aged (typically around 18-25)
GROUP SIZE - 8-12 volunteers
PROGRAM LENGTH - Semester Abroad volunteers commit to 3 months (80-89 days) of in-country service in Ecuador.
LOCATIONS - Volunteers can serve in Cuenca or Quito.
DATES - There are three Semester Abroad groups every year and the dates follow most university semester schedules. We are now accepting applications for:
Winter Semester 2025 (January 6 - April 7) 6 spots left!
Spring Semester 2025 (April 22- July 15) 13 spots left!
Summer Term 2025 (July 22 - September 2) 9 spots left!
Fall Semester 2025 (September 23 - December 16) 14 spots left!
Winter Semester 2026 (January - April) 16 spots left!
Check out our semester abroad page for more details.
Volunteer Donation fees
The semester abroad donation fee is $3,120 USD which includes:
✅ Airport pick-up
✅ Housing
✅ WiFi
✅ Clean water
✅ Fully stocked kitchen and weekly groceries
✅ Weekly travel activities (planned by OSSO)
✅ 24/7 in-country support by Volunteer Directors
✅ Pre-departure and in-country training
Donation fee does not include:
❌ Registration fee of $95 USD
(covers background check and holds volunteer spot)
❌ Flights
❌ Passport
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
❌ Visa (Stays beyond 90 days will require a visa)
Short Term Program
BEST FIT FOR - Individuals (18+) or couples who want a short-term volunteer abroad experience
PROGRAM LENGTH - 1-8 weeks
Volunteers are welcome to stay one week up to 8 weeks purchasing back-to-back weeks. (up to 8 weeks total).
LOCATIONS - Volunteers can serve in Cuenca or Quito.
DATES - Each week starts on a Monday and ends on a Sunday.
Please note that availability for short-term volunteers is limited and spots fill up very quickly!
If you would like to inquire about our current availability prior to applying and paying the application fee, you can call or text us at 801-214-8849 or email info@orphanagesupport.org.
Check out our short term program page for more details.
Donation fee includes:
✅ Airport pick-up
✅ Housing
✅ WiFi
✅ Clean water
✅ Fully stocked kitchen and weekly groceries
✅ Weekly travel activities (planned by OSSO)
✅ 24/7 in-country support by Volunteer Directors
✅ Pre-departure and in-country training
Donation fee does not include:
❌ Registration fee of $95 USD per adult applicant
(covers background check and holds volunteer spot)
❌ Flights
❌ Passport
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
Family Program
BEST FIT FOR - Families with children
PROGRAM LENGTH - 1-4 weeks
LOCATIONS - Volunteers can serve in Cuenca or Quito.
DATES - Family programs starts on a Monday and end on a Sunday.
Due to limited space, OSSO only accepts one family at a time in each volunteer location. In order to serve as many families as possible each year, we cannot offer extended stays beyond 4 weeks.
Please note that availability for families is limited and spots fill up very quickly!
If you would like to inquire about our current availability prior to applying and paying the application fee, you can call or text us at 801-214-8849 or email info@orphanagesupport.org.
Donation fee includes:
✅ Airport pick-up
✅ Housing
✅ WiFi
✅ Clean water
✅ Fully stocked kitchen and weekly groceries
✅ Weekly travel activities (planned by OSSO)
✅ 24/7 in-country support by Volunteer Directors
✅ Pre-departure and in-country training
Donation fee does not include:
❌ Registration fee of $95 USD per adult (18+) applicant
(covers background check and holds volunteer spot)
❌ Flights
❌ Passports
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal spending (souvenirs, restaurants, shopping, etc.)
Please Note - First adult fee is $1,055.00. Each additional adult (age 12+) is $550.00. Children under 12 are $350.00.
Each week added to your service trip is an additional $350.00 per family member per additional week.
Check out our family page for more information about OSSO’s family program.
Corporate Groups
OSSO has had the pleasure of hosting numerous corporate groups throughout the years! Check out our corporate trip page for pricing information and more details about our corporate program.
Scholarships
needs-based SCHOLARSHIPS now AVAILABLE FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS!
Do you-
speak Spanish fluently?
need help with paying program fees?
commit to serving for a semester in Ecuador?
Orphanage Support Services Organization is now offering needs-based scholarships to volunteers who speak Spanish and English fluently and are committed to serving in our semester abroad (3-month) program.
This is a wonderful opportunity (and resume builder) to live in South America and serve orphaned and at-risk children.
The scholarship application for Jan-April 2025 and April-June 2025 is now open.
