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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."This program gives the volunteers an amazing opportunity to learn about a totally different culture in a way that teaches them not only about the lives of the Dominican people, but also about another way to live life."
Courtney Fell
George Washington University -
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."This experience was so inspiring. It taught me to take this day by day, little by little, poco a poco."
Jenea Williford
Agnes Irwin 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."Go. I had a great time and want to go again."
Sheridan Miner
Graystone 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."Orphanage Outreach gave me the perfect opportunity to go to a different country and help the people there. Not only did they gain something while we were there, but our group did as well. It was an experience that will never be forgotten. I can't wait to do it again!"
Allison Lord
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."Our week at the Esperanza orphanage was, by far, the best family vacation we have had. I learned so much about both of our daughters seeing them interact with the children...and it was all positive and amazing. Their abilities to connect transcended language barriers, and all of the externals. I saw that there is a natural bond among children which is beautiful to behold. The truth is that I cannot imagine a better way for a family to spend its vacation time together. I plan to encourage all of our extended family and friends to consider participating in this voyage of discovery. I can promise them that it will be unlike any vacation they have ever taken.""
Judy Helms -
Individual VolunteersEach year many volunteers travel with us solo. You don't need to have a team to make a big difference!"I had a most amazing experience, it wasn't your typical partying spring break, but an "experience" of meeting new people, children, cultures, languages, environments, and ideas."
Lisa Thomas
Georgetown University
Volunteer Guide - Insurance Coverage
Travel medical insurance is provided for each volunteer by Orphanage Outreach.
Enrollment is automatic; we will use the information you provided on your registration form to purchase your insurance.
The insurance is purchased from IMG (www.imglobal.com). In summary, the plan
provides up to $1,000,000 in medical benefits. The deductible is $100, and is the
responsibility of each volunteer.
In addition to medical benefits, the coverage also includes Emergency Evacuation,
Emergency Reunion, Return of Mortal Remains, Political Evacuation, Common Carrier
Accidental Death, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Identity Theft Assistance, Trip
Interruption, and Lost Luggage.
A key feature of this insurance is a six month benefit period. If something happens to you in the Dominican Republic and you receive treatment in the D.R., you are eligible for up to six months of follow-up treatment when you get back home.
Please e-mail us if you have questions, or would like to see the offical Certificate of
Insurance.