The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Olivia McMaster, who is currently working in Ecuador. One of the most recognizable peaks on the Panamerican highway, Cotopaxi, has been calling to me ever since I arrived in Ecuador. Literally meaning “neck of the moon”, it is the world’s highest active volcano and stands at [...]

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 to Ranong. [...]

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. Although [...]

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.