Volunteer Directors

Our volunteer director positions are open to couples of any age (18+). OSSO will cover all relevant expenses such as flights, food, room and board, etc. It is not a paid position; rather, as a volunteer director couple, you will lead and mentor the volunteers that come to your site. Read more about the job description below!

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Thursday, September 26th

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Job Description

Retired senior volunteer program. OSSO Volunteer Director playing with a young child on a slide in Ecuador.

Orphanage Support Services Organization (OSSO) is offering full-time volunteer positions as Volunteer Directors in both Cuenca and Quito, Ecuador.

Volunteer Director positions are open to retired couples, young couples, or individuals interested in organizing the work of our long-term and short-term volunteers in Ecuador. Directors can serve for a duration of anywhere between 4-12 months, although this may vary depending on current needs. Volunteer Directors change throughout the year, so please apply at any time if you are interested!

OSSO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been around for more than 25 years. We currently support nine different orphanages in Ecuador by providing them with volunteer and monetary support.

As volunteer directors you will oversee the service activities of regular volunteer groups ranging in size from 4-15 volunteers. Most of our long-term volunteers are between the ages of 18-23. We also have volunteer couples, individuals, families, and company groups who serve short-term (2 weeks or less). You will be in charge of making sure volunteers have a meaningful, fun, and positive experience that benefits the children and youth our organization seeks to love and supports!

As volunteer directors you will be assisted in your efforts by our US team and our local Ecuadorian team.

Volunteer Director responsibilities include:

Arranging volunteers’ service schedules at each orphanage
Helping volunteers plan activities to do during their service shifts.
Overseeing and providing training to new volunteers
Picking up and dropping off volunteers at the airport
Helping arrange transportation to and from each service location.
Going grocery shopping to keep the volunteer house kitchen stocked with food
Supporting volunteers emotionally during their service
Providing correction and guidance to volunteers as needed
Performing volunteer shifts with volunteers at each of the service locations
Assisting with the execution of OSSO sponsored outings and activities
Tracking and reporting expenses related to your daily work
Other related duties as needed

OSSO will cover the following expenses for individuals serving as Volunteer Directors:

Flight to and from Ecuador
Food, housing, and transportation costs while performing OSSO-related activities
Personal travel and sightseeing costs are not included

Volunteer Directors have their own private living space adjacent to the regular volunteer housing.

While Spanish is not required, strong preference will be given to applicants who do speak Spanish.

OSSO Volunteer Alumni are strongly encouraged to apply!

This is an amazing opportunity to work abroad, build your resume, expand your skillset, and take on an important leadership role. Not only that, but serving as a Volunteer Director in Ecuador is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will change your life forever!

Have any questions you need answered before you apply? Sign up to attend our virtual info session above or send us an email at jerrod@orphanagesupport.org.

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