Family Volunteering

An Orphanage Outreach trip is an excellent family volunteer vacation! Children of all ages do well on the trip, and make a difference. And the trip makes a difference to them. We've had young volunteers comment:

"I now appreciate my parents much more; I'm no longer going to try to ignore them"

"I can see how important relationships are; I'm no longer going to sit up in my room and play video games all day."

This was the best week of my life."

The children are constantly busy, and the parents don't have to worry about hotels, meals, and transportation. It's an unforgettable vacation, and one that relaxes and fulfills better than any beach trip or amusement park trip.

We'll meet you and your family at the airport in Santiago, and take you directly to the orphanage. Once there, you'll meet the other volunteers, be they other families, individuals, or teams. It won't take long to get to know your "new team".

Volunteers under age 18 receive a special credit toward their program fee when traveling with at least one parent.

Join us for your next family vacation!

Christian Family Volunteer Program

Family Volunteer Program with no Religious Focus

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Reference Quotes

"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, Chicago

"This was the most meaningful and fulfilling trip my family has ever made together. My son told me that it was the best Spring Break he has ever had, and that the only time he was sad was when we had to leave. I watched my kids blossom throughout this experience. They connected with the kids at the orphanage in a way that only kids can do. I saw the way they understood each other - learned from each other, laughed together and grew from their interactions with each other. I think both of my kids gained more confidence in their ability to make a positive difference in other people's lives. They also experienced the diversity and richness of a different culture. They were touched by the kids at Esperanza, and by the orphanage outreach volunteer coordinators. I think we were all inspired by the love and service that is being given to these kids, but most of all we were touched and inspired by the kids themselves. They are courageous, bright, fun and funny little spirits, and we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to spend some time with them, to learn from them, to have fun with them, to be their friends, to receive their love and to share our love with them."
-Lisa Mastain, Minneapolis

"It was definitely a good idea to go. It was an awesome experience, and I LOVED it! Thanks, Orphanage Outreach, you guys ROCK!"
Brittany Jackson (age 12), Grayson, GA

"This trip was better for my six year old son than 10 trips to Disneyland."
Timothy J. Rosio M.D., Newport Beach, CA

"Orphanage Outreach is rewarding, but challenging. I encourage everyone who has the opportunity to go to grab it without hesitation. You are going to receive so much realization and joy from this trip."
Noelle Goffnett (age 12), Mt. Pleasant, MI