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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."Orphanage Outreach is one of the most rewarding hands-on experiences I've ever been a part of. You'll leave knowing you made a difference, because it will be visible. It won't be only the physical differences you may have made at the orphanage, but the lasting differences you made in your relationship with the kids."
Julia Maxwell
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."In the middle of the week my group and I realized that the class we were teaching didn't know how to read. After that we decided that the best thing we could do would be to teach something that could be taught visually without words. We decided colors would be an easy thing to teach. Once we were in the classroom teaching colors to the second graders, we thought that the words were going in through one ear and out the other, but when we were playing outside with the kids, one of the kids from our class came up to us. He pointed to my shirt and said blue and pointed to my friend's and said yellow, correctly identifying the colors we had taught him."
Joel Pineda
Collegiate 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."It will be the most rewarding trip you will ever take."
Michael Herring
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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."A well rounded organization that affects a real "leg-up" for a group of delightful yet unfortunate children."
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Individual VolunteersEach year many volunteers travel with us solo. You don't need to have a team to make a big difference!"It was heartwarming and eye opening to see how happy people can be in the face of so much difficulty. I'm so glad I had a chance to give to these truly inspiring kids. The smiles on their faces say it all!"
Sarah Mayer
George Washington 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.