53.0 Overview
OSSO recognizes that Directors of Volunteer Experience (DOVEs) and OSSO employees may occasionally wish to have family members visit them during their service. These visits are permitted under the following conditions and guidelines.
53.1 Eligible Family Members
For the purposes of this policy, family members are defined as:
• Immediate family members
• Grandparents
• Sons- and daughters-in-law
• Grandchildren
No other visitors are permitted under this policy.
53.2 Housing Availability
Family visits are only permitted when space is available in OSSO volunteer housing. Approval is required in advance, and housing availability is determined by program needs and current volunteer capacity. OSSO is not able to guarantee housing for visitors.
53.3 Daily Visitor Fee
Approved visitors will be charged $25 per person, per day. This fee covers:
• Food
• Lodging
• Local transportation associated with daily OSSO operations
53.4 Additional Costs
Visitors who choose to participate in weekly OSSO excursions or monthly outings are responsible for the full additional cost of those activities.
If family members are serving as volunteers in the orphanages, the DOVE or OSSO employee is responsible for all transportation costs related to their family members’ service.
53.5 Payment Requirements
All visitor fees and any anticipated additional costs must be paid in full prior to arrival in Ecuador. Visitors may not arrive before payment has been received and confirmed.
53.6 Final Considerations
Family visits are a privilege, not a guarantee. OSSO reserves the right to limit or deny visits based on program needs, housing constraints, or operational considerations at any time.