Frequently Asked Questions

We find these to be the most frequent questions asked by first timers. If you do not find your question answered here please feel free to ask us in our contact form.

How much does it cost to go on a mission?
How do I become a member?
What forms do I need to fill out before going on a mission?
What countries do you serve?
What do you do for R&R while in the country?
What are the hotel accommodations like?
How can I Donate?
If I become a member am I obligated to go on missions?
How much does it cost to be a member?
How can I join the VOSH-Florida Newsletter?
Where can I find information on Future Missions?
I am interested in joining a mission who do I talk to?
I still have unanswered questions - Where can I get them answered?
I am interested in going on a mission - What steps to I need to take to join you?

How much does it cost to go on a mission?

• $60.00 administrative fee which includes membership fee and mission insurance
• $20 - 25 per night for a double room
• $4.00 per day for breakfast
• $6.00 per day for dinner
• Cost for immunizations, passport, and visa
• Transportation costs
• Misc. costs determined by the Mission Leader
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  How do I become a member?
  Download the application for membership, fill it out and send with a check to VOSH-Florida. (address located on the form)
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  What forms do I need to fill out before going on a mission?
  You need a membership application, a Release form and a participant form. Find these forms and more on our Forms page.
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  What countries do you serve?
  We serve up to 126 countries, but most of our missions are in Central and South America. Visit our Past Missions page to see more.
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  What do you do for R&R while in the country?
  In Peru, the Nasca Lines, Churches, Manchu Picchu, Ballistra Islands and Wine holidays in Pisco. In Nicaragua - Shopping, Beaches, Volcanoes, Lagas (lakes)
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  What are the hotel accommodations like?
  Hotels are comparable to a Comfort Inn. You may experience some problems with hot water, power and heat or air.
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How can I Donate?
Please visit our How can I Help page to see ways that you can help VOSH-Florida in our efforts.
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If I become a member am I obligated to go on missions?
No - Your yearly membership fee of $35.00/$20.00 student, helps to support us in our efforts to bring used eyeglasses to the underprivileged. You will only go on missions if you want to.
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How much does it cost to be a member?
Membership is only $35.00/$20.00 student, per year. Membership is used to help support our efforts. Please see our membership page for more information.
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How can I join the VOSH-Florida Newsletter?
We have a periodic Newsletter we send out to keep members up to date with upcoming missions and results of past missions. Visit our Newsletter Page to join.
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Where can I find information on Future Missions?
When missions are scheduled we will post it on our Future Missions page. Please visit to stay up to date.
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I am interested in joining a mission who do I talk to?
When we post a mission on our Future Missions Page a Mission Leader will be posted as well. You need to email your mission leader to join and get specifics on the mission. Make sure you have all of your forms and membership application completed before joining us on a mission.
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I still have unanswered questions - Where can I get them answered?
Please visit our Message Board. There are several VOSH members watching the messages there. Leave a message in the Questions and Answers forum.
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I am interested in going on a mission - What steps do I need to take to join you?
1. Fill out an on-line membership application, enclose a check for $35.00/$20.00 student, and send to Harold Babine - (Address is on the form). This gets you listed as a member of VOSH/FL, thus you are eligible for any mission led by a member of VOSH/FL.

2. Fill out the Release form and a participant form.

3 . Determine what mission you may be interested in, either through our web-site or by talking with an individual, or word-of-mouth, etc..

3. Let the Mission Leader know you are interested and he/she will take it from there. Visit our Future Missions page to find upcoming missions and corresponding mission leaders.
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Interested in joining VOSH-Florida? Like to go on a mission with us?
Other Questions? Please feel free to contact us.

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