Hold a hand, change a life

Make a difference for children in need.

Our impact

310+

Children served

310+

Total volunteers

257,300+

Hours served

310+

Total donors

Our mission

OSSO believes in a world where every child can feel loved.

Therefore, OSSO's mission is to provide love and care to children deprived of parental care and to change the lives of the volunteers who love and care for them.

Come take part in our mission to love and care for disadvantaged kids.

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Join our free Volunteer Virtual Q&A Session!

Want to speak to an OSSO representative before you apply? We host a free virtual event every month! Join us for a short presentation all about what it’s like to volunteer in Ecuador, followed by a Q&A session.

This is the perfect opportunity to get all of your questions answered directly by our staff!

Join our free Director of Volunteer Experience Virtual Q&A Session!

Want to speak to an OSSO representative before you apply to be our Directors of Volunteer Experience? We host a free virtual event every month! Join us for a short presentation all about what it’s like to volunteer in Ecuador, followed by a Q&A session.

This is the perfect opportunity to get all of your questions answered directly by our staff!

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What people are saying

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Donors

"Who would have thought so much change can occur with one visit"

"I had no idea how life-changing my experience would be. I came to Ecuador to hold and play with kids. I left with a place in my heart for everyone of them. I am a better person because of them and this experience."

- Jerrod (Rexburg, Idaho)

"My Donation Helps God's Beloved Children

"It brings me joy to know that my small donation is going to help children who cannot help themselves. In this way, my donation becomes a manifestation of my love for God by loving His most beloved children."

- Megan (Rexburg, Idaho)

"My life changed forever"

"I volunteered with OSSO back in 2019. Changed my life forever! Although it can be a lot of work and the homesickness is hard, this is an experience I would never take away! Great place to volunteer, so please consider giving your time to those that need it!"

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What's happening with OSSO?

Here at OSSO, we are on a mission to continually make a change in the world. Check out what we have been up to!

Orphanage Support Services Organization

OSSO is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aligned with the principles, teachings, and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; however, OSSO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Church. While primarily a member-created organization, volunteer opportunities are open to people of all faiths who are willing to follow OSSO's code of conduct.

Photos on this website are used with permission and follow Ecuador’s privacy policies for children in orphanages.