40.0 Summary
Volunteers are welcome to travel independently after completing their volunteer service with OSSO. Post-service travel is common and fully permitted; however, once a volunteer’s service period officially ends, they are no longer under OSSO’s supervision or responsibility.
40.1 Sign-Out Requirement
On the final day of their volunteer service (not necessarily their flight departure date), volunteers must sign out of the OSSO program using the designated Post-Service Travel Waiver form.
Signing the waiver indicates the end of OSSO’s formal support and liability for the volunteer.
From that point on, the volunteer is independently responsible for their travel plans, safety, and accommodations.
40.2 Facilities, Funds, and Transport
After signing out:
Volunteers may not stay in OSSO housing.
Volunteers may not use OSSO-provided transportation, food, or funds.
OSSO facilities, resources, and staffing are reserved for volunteers actively serving within their assigned dates.
40.3 Travel Planning Support
Before signing out, volunteers may ask the Operations Coordinator or local team members for general advice on travel options.
OSSO staff are not responsible for planning, booking, or accompanying post-service travel.
40.4 Volunteer Responsibility After Sign-Out
Once signed out of the program, volunteers are now alumni. Thereafter they:
Act as independent travelers.
Are fully responsible for their own transportation, lodging, meals, safety, and compliance with local laws.
Must recognize that they are no longer covered by OSSO’s supervision, insurance, or policies.