Frequent Questions

We find these to be the most frequent questions asked. If you don’t find the answer please contact us.

How much does it cost to go on a mission?
  • Fee for VOSH Southeast Membership
  • $50.00 administrative fee which includes mission insurance
  • $30 per night for a single room – $35 per night for a double room
  • $4.00 per day for breakfast
  • $6.00 per day for dinner most often lunch is provided
  • Cost for immunizations, passport, and visa if needed
  • Flight Transportation costs unless to Mexico
    ** Prices may vary **
How do I become a member?

Go to the VOSH Membership page. For Information

What forms do I need to fill out before going on a mission?

You need  to be current with your membership. You will need Release forms and a participant form. Find these forms and more on our Forms page. Your mission leader should provide you with these.  

What countries do you serve?

We serve up to 126 countries, but most of our missions are in Central and South America.

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)

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

How can I Donate?

Please visit our How can I Help page to see ways that you can help VOSH Southeast in our efforts.

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.

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.

How can I join the VOSH Southeast Newsletter?

We send periodic Newsletters to keep members up to date with upcoming missions and results of past missions. Click here to join VOSH Newsletter Signup 

Where can I find information on Future Missions?

Scheduled missions are posted on our Future Missions page. Please check back often and  watch our Newsletters for announcements.

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 in charge of organizing the trip. You need to email your mission leader to join and get specifics on the mission. Don’t wait until the last minute! These trips take a lot of time to arrange and fill up fast. Get your paperwork and fees to your mission leader well in advance.

VOSH Southeast – Providing vision care to people around the world who can not afford or obtain it.