Tag Archives: international volunteers

Trip to Nepal Inspires a Peace Corps Nomination: “Go for it while you can!”

After graduating college in 2009, Emily decided to take a trip and went to Nepal for two weeks in September of 2010. Emily’s trip has inspired her to continue to…

From the ground up: Canadian volunteer aids in rebuilding a town’s structure and spirit

Fifteen months ago, an earthquake ravaged the town of Chengdu in Tibet. Today, homes are still in ruins. Recovery efforts were not able to be made until this April, explained…

Total immersion in China, Summer 2011

We’re really delighted to announce a fantastic opportunity to live and teach in rural China for four weeks in 2011.

July 27 – August 22, 2011 | Haojiping in Hunan province

Preparing new crop of Long-term volunteers for their programs

This year, we gathered the incoming crop of Long-term volunteers (they’ll head out in January 2011 for either 6 months or a year) for a weekend of training on a beautiful lake in New Hampshire. We had a great time getting to know them, and engaging in lots of fun activities.

Back from Mongolia: Photos of Our Time

United Planet Vice President Theresa Higgs had a wonderful time in Mongolia this month. She was traveling and training and making connections in the capitol and the countryside, along with Anindita Dutta Roy of iEARN.