Archive for the 'Foreign Culture' Category
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
While on sabbatical from teaching, Arlyn volunteered in Nepal for one week. She is thrilled she had the opportunity and tells more of her story below. Meet Arlyn, a seasoned teaching professional who recently won a week-long quest through United Planet while attending a local neighborhood auction. Arlyn is no stranger to traveling and [...]
Categories: Asia, Foreign Culture, international volunteering, local culture, travel, traveling, Uncategorized, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story, volunteer work
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
We were delighted to welcome the group of Mongolian high school students and teachers to Boston this past month–they brought amazing energy and enthusiasm into our city, our office, and the homes of 14 lucky host families. Now they’re continuing the program in Washington D.C.–their smiles and flashing cameras will be missed! Lots more photos [...]
Categories: Foreign Culture, Groups, non-profit, Uncategorized, United Planet
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
Meet Lilyanne, a fashion blogger from Vancouver with an edgy style and a passion for life. Here are some of the highlights as well as a few pictures from her 4 week long journey.
Categories: Asia, Foreign Culture, international volunteering, local culture, Local festival, Nepal, non-profit, photo series, travel, traveling, Uncategorized, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story, volunteer work
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Our Grand Prize Winner is Andi Enns,who wrote a wonderful piece about her experience in Uganda and how it influenced her to raise money for a Ugandan village upon her return home.
Categories: Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Foreign Culture, international volunteering, non-profit, photo series, Uncategorized, United Planet
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Monday, September 19th, 2011
We just heard from Jenny, a Long Term volunteer who began her 6 months in Ghana this August 2011. Here are some excerpts from her blog… we’re all excited to read up on her trip, it sounds great so far!
Categories: Africa, Foreign Culture, gap year, gap year overseas, international volunteering, local culture, travel, traveling, Uncategorized, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story
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