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Release the Hero WithinVolunteers and donors are making a tremendous difference in the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children. We look at this as Releasing the Hero Within the children our volunteers and donors! -
College ProgramsEach year hundreds of college students make a tremendous impact in the lives of many children! We invite all majors and minors to get involved."Spending one week with these children had the most profound impact on my own life, I am so glad I didn't miss this unique opportunity to help. Sitting talking with one of the many supportive and enthusiastic volunteers I decided that I would do what I could where I could, Esperanza was the perfect place to do so. I cannot wait to go back again. Where I had gone in the dark, with the intention of helping others, I left feeling like I was the one who has grown from this incredible experience. There is so much you can learn in even just the laugh of one of the boys that despite my strives to teach, I left as the student learning from the spirits of the children. This is a great chance to not only help, but grow as a person too!"
Elizabeth Sullivan
UCSB -
High School ProgramsEach year hundreds of college students make a tremendous impact in the lives of many children! We invite all majors and minors to get involved."Service work is the best way to “visit” a country because you realize all aspects of life in the country, ranging from the very poor to the very rich."
Barbara Bai
Episcopal High School -
Christian MissionsOrphanage Outreach invites you to join us for a short term mission trip to the Dominican Republic. We have many opportunities to work with the churches and communities of the northwestern part of the Dominican Republic. You are invited to join us any week of the year. Individuals, couples, families, and church teams are invited to join us."This is cultural immersion at its best while you are simaltaneously serving others. The staff is knowledgeable and dedicated and the facilities are so well designed that within a day you cease to feel that you are doing without and become more \need-only\" centered. I felt that my safety was never compromised while my comfort zone was perhaps challenged a bit (a good thing!) This experience willl change your life and, through you, others around you for the better!""
Debora Smith
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church -
Health Corps ProfessionalsOrphanage Outreach is an American non-profit organization that has been working in the northwest part of the Dominican Republic since 1994. Over 8000 international volunteers have joined us since 1994, with the majority of focus being on education. Originally focused solely on the local orphanages, thanks to volunteer growth the focus has expanded to include additional needs in the community. One area of true need is health education and treatment."I am the advisor for SOSH (Students in Optometric Service to Humanity) out of the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Optometry. For each of the past 8 years a group consisting of myself and about 20 students has traveled outside the US during our spring break to provide eye care and eye wear to people in need. Our trip to Monte Cristi in March 2004 exceeded all of our expectations. With regard to accommodations and logistics, this has become the trip against which all others are and will be measured. It is truly a turn-key mission operation. Fantastic job! We will be here again."
John Essinger
UAB-School of Optometry -
Familiy VolunteeringAn Orphanage Outreach trip is a great experience to share with your family. We encourage families to join us any week of the year to make a big impact in the lives of many children."This was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The kids are amazing, and it's so hard not to fall in love with them."
Pam Gruhot -
Individual VolunteersEach year many volunteers travel with us solo. You don't need to have a team to make a big difference!"This is one of the best experiences that anyone could do for not only themselves but others also. When you take your spring break to help out others, you yourself are blessed just as much as they are. I came away with a much greater respect of what I have and a heart for Missions."
Trent Yoder -
Year Round Volunteering!Orphanage Outreach offers an opportunity to volunteer each week of the year. Choose any Saturday to any Saturday for any amount of weeks!
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