43.0 Religious Respect
OSSO honors and accommodates the religious practices of all volunteers.
43.1 Weekly Worship Time
Sunday morning is always reserved for religious service attendance.
This time is off-shift for all volunteers, regardless of whether they choose to attend religious services or not.
Afternoon shifts on Sundays may occur, depending on the schedule.
43.2 Transportation to Services
LDS volunteers:
Pre-arranged transportation is provided each week to the local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Volunteers of other faiths:
Upon request, OSSO will arrange a trusted taxi to take the volunteer directly to a service of their choice and return them home.
Transportation costs are covered by OSSO.
The volunteer is taken door-to-door by an approved and vetted driver.
43.3 Transportation to Services
Religious worship is the only exception to the rule requiring volunteers to travel with a companion.
Volunteers attending non-LDS services must:
Notify the DOVEs or Operations Coordinator in advance (typically in the WhatsApp group).
Follow direct transport via the arranged taxi—no side trips or solo exploration.
43.4 Participation and Expectations
Attendance at any religious service is optional.
Volunteers who choose not to attend should still respect the sacredness of Sunday morning as a protected time for worship.
Volunteers are encouraged to be respectful and mindful of the beliefs and practices of others.