Archive for the 'travel' 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, January 17th, 2012
As many of you know, a devastating fire occurred at our orphanage in Romania this past December that damaged several buildings. (You can read about it on our blog and hear more about how you can donate). Thankfully, no one was injured during the blaze, and since then we have been able to raise over [...]
Categories: donation, fundraising, support, Team Stories, travel, volunteer abroad, volunteer at home, volunteer overseas, volunteer work, worldwide
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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 12th, 2011
This is a warm-hearted couple from the U.S. who just finished a volunteering tour in Chile. They enjoyed home stays, mining tours, sharing with students, and so much more. We love our volunteers!
Categories: Chile, international volunteering, non-profit, travel, traveling, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story, volunteer work
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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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