Corporate Outreach Programs

  United Planet works with 21st century companies whose mission is not only to do well for investors, customers and employees, but also to do good for our communities and the world. United Planet designs customized relationships with our corporate partners to support and develop ongoing programs that can help them to do good for our communities and the world.

  United Planet works with groups to take part in rewarding employee engagement and community service projects around the world.

By implementing international employee outreach programs, you'll be:

  • Developing a cohesive corporate culture
  • Investing in language and global communication skills
  • Improving corporate reputation
  • Proving a commitment to global social causes and the environment
  • Providing social and networking opportunities
  • Expanding leadership development
  • Improving corporate communication
  • Contributing to community building

International Volunteer Program

Employee volunteering can do wonders for your business. It can bring people together and teach them new skills, while reminding them that they can make a difference. It is also a real way to prove your commitment to your staff and to your corporate social responsibility obligations, as well as an aid to retention and recruitment for your employees.

United Planet offers a wide range of volunteer programs, including:

  • Work with local schools and orphanages
  • Teach English and vocational skills
  • Build basic housing (available for groups)
  • Assist with business development and social responsibility
  • Provide health education and educational consulting
  • Environmental and conservation projects
  • Support women’s empowerment
  • And more!

Corporations are increasingly including international employee volunteer programsas a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, to engage with their cause marketing initiatives and/or to use them as rewards or incentives for their employees.

United Planet offers an opportunity to interact with local communities across the globe on a Volunteer Abroad Quest program.  Some of the highlights of United Planet

Group Quests are:

  • Customized work experiences
  • Language immersion
  • Cultural activities
  • Learning excursions
  • Flexible schedules
Some of our current Group Quest destinations are:
 
Download a case study on Flagstone’s employees' volunteer experience on one of the United Planet’s environmental Quests in Costa Rica.
 

Employee Engagement Programs

United Planed believes that the most powerful force in promoting national and international understanding and service is a cohesive and mutually empowering network among people of all cultures and walks of life. 

United Planet hopes to develop this network through a series of local initiatives designed to bring people together and share experiences.

With this in mind United Planet is extending is program offering in hopes of integrating our programs within the corporate environment.

Ambassador Clubs:

Build internal network that can meet, network, share common experiences, plan volunteer events and foster cross-cultural understanding within their local communities. [Learn More]

Cultural Awareness Projects:

Employees can participate in events designed to share cultural experiences and broaden horizons. Employees returning from volunteer program can share experiences and the social commitment does not have to end. [Learn More]

Corporate Matching Programs:

Companies are welcome to contribute financially to match employee's volunteer efforts bringing your Corporate Social Responsibility plans to a new level of commitment with your employees, your community and the world. 

Special Project Funding:

Corporations can identify specific programs or needs the wish to fund.  United Planet Global Citizens Program “Transforming Global Education in Inner City Public Schools” Gives high potential youth the opportunity to develop into globally minded and responsible citizen leaders.  Other options include supporting CAP program or essential funding for international development projects like United Planets first micro-empowerment project, the Lavenderia Planeta Unido , in Guatemala to provide a steady revenue stream for a shelter for abused women.

Request Information

If you would like to implement an employee volunteer program within your organization, please contact us at Request Info or at 1-800-292-2316, or 1-617-267-7763. The United Planet team will work closely with your organization to determine the best solution for your particular company.

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