United Planet - Career Break: 1-52 weeks
Take a Career Break to Volunteer Abroad

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Do you want to launch your career in a new direction? You can expand your international experience, work abroad on humanitarian projects, strengthen your leadership skills, and apply your expertise to important global issues by volunteering abroad through United Planet’s Quest program.

Mid-career professionals may find that volunteering abroad is a great chance to reprioritize your goals, explore new opportunities and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

A gap year, sabbatical, or even a few weeks abroad can open career breakers eyes' to a world of new opportunities. It’s never too late to change careers and start fresh. A volunteer abroad stint can help ease the transition and empower you to take on new challenges.

United Planet career break programs range from one to 52 weeks and are offered year-round. Program areas of focus include: education, environmental awareness, healthcare, micro-empowerment, orphan/street children care, and more.

Volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds are invited to join career break programs in 50 countries worldwide in:

What You gain from a Career Break Volunteer Abroad Program

Experience working in an international environment
Make an invaluable difference in communities worldwide
Learn new, transferable skills.
Employ team building expertise.
Learn or strengthen essential second language skills: Arabic, Swahili, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and more.
Acquire extensive pre-departure training and orientation.
Reap fresh, practical insights from a different culture.

Sample Locations:

Cambodia
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Ghana
Guatemala
India

Japan
Jordan
Nepal
Tanzania
Tibet
Belgium
Brazil

France
Mexico
Russia
United Kingdom
Sweden
South Korea

Career Break Application Information and Destinations

Please note that extensive pre-departure training is provided. To learn more about the career break application process, please visit the main Quest page: www.unitedplanet.org/volunteer-abroad

For detailed information on start dates, fees, fundraising and countries offered, please visit the Long-term Quest page

For 1 to 12 week opportunities, please vist the Short-term Quest page

Three Easy Steps To Apply:

1. Choose your Quest destination and then fill in the online application.

2. Submit your $250 deposit at the time of application. You may pay the deposit on-line with a credit card as part of your application process, call our office at

1-800-292-2316 to provide your credit card information or send a check to our Boston office.

3. A Coordinator from the United Planet team will confirm your application and deposit and arrange a phone interview with you to discuss your Quest of interest and motivations.

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United Planet - Career Break: 1-52 weeks Take a Career Break to Volunteer Abroad

Request Info

Apply Now

Why Pay to Volunteer

Fundraising

Short-term Locations (1-12 weeks)

Long-term Locations (6-12 months)

Skills and Interest

Groups

FAQS

Picture Gallery

Volunteer Testimonials

Family and Friends Page

Connect with us on

Quick Links

United Planet - Career Break: 1-52 weeks
Take a Career Break to Volunteer Abroad

Short-term Locations
(1-12 weeks)

Long-term Locations
(6-12 months)