Post written by Li, United Planet’s International Programs Manager.
I am happy to write about our first in-person pre-departure training for United Planet’s long-term volunteers. These volunteers will take off in August 2009 to spend six months or one year volunteering at local organizations in their host communities. Their destinations include Brazil, Colombia, Belgium, Switzerland, [...]

Thailand is back! We are happy to announce the launch of our new and improved Thailand Volunteer Quest. Volunteer placements are at local schools serving both Burmese and Thai populations in the Ranong province, bordering Burma on the Andaman Coast.
Stuart and Ying, United Planet’s In-Country Coordinators, are looking forward to welcoming volunteers [...]

Post written by Kate Dickman, a United Planet volunteer.
Exactly a year ago my trip to Ghana began. I remember everything like it was yesterday and my memories of that warm place are fond. I’d have to say that visiting that country was one of the best things I’ve ever done with my life. [...]

The following is a video created by Kate, a United Planet volunteer who participated on a Short-Term Quest in Ghana, West Africa.
Volunteer Abroad with United Planet.

Summer 2007 Group Quest offerings:
United Planet is proud to offer the following Group Quests for Summer 2007!
Cultural activities and excursions are included in all of United Planet’s Group Quests!
Cambodia Dental Quest – led by Dr. Jon Ryder, those who work in or study the field of Dentistry are invited to join this Quest to assist [...]