Orphanage and Childcare Volunteer Abroad Quests
Volunteer Abroad Programs: 1-52 weeks

United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, learning excursions, and special Cultural Awareness Projects to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for communities in need.

Helping vulnerable children is at the heart of United Planet's focus. United Planet strives to give these children a voice and to take care of their immediate needs, and provide training and opportunities to take charge of their lives to have a better chance at a better future. United Planet works with local schools, orphanages, shelters, clinics and vocational training centers across the globe to help children at all stages of development. United Planet supports street children, orphanages and underfunded childcare centers all over the world, including:

"The children that I worked with were some of the warmest young people I have had a pleasure to meet. Despite the unfortunate circumstances that surround these children, every one had a precious gift of love and compassion to share with me."

- Becky Reed, Volunteer at After School Center for Street Children

Ecuador

This project takes place in Quito at a busy day care center that serves over 300 children in a low-income neighborhood. The center strives to better educate and develop the children at a young age.The center has a morning day care program for children from 5 months to 6 years old; in the afternoon, schoolchildren come to the center until their parents return from work.

Orphanage Quest Programs:

Short-term Quest (1-12 weeks):

Cambodia, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Tanzania.

• Popular with students and families during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Adventurers and retirees may join programs year-round.

Group Quests:

Universities, Schools, Corporate, Youth Groups, Spiritual Organizations

• Create your own customized Group Volunteer Programs.

Long-term/Gap Year Quests (6 months; 1 year):
Long-term orphanage and childcare programs vary by country.

More Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteer Programs

• Volunteer Testimonials

• Why pay to volunteer abroad?

• About United Planet

• Parent’s Page

• Contact Us

Dates, Program Fees and Fundraising

Short-term Quests are available year-round with two start dates per month. Specific start dates vary by location. Long-term Quests begin in January and August of 2009.

• Short-term Quest fees start at: $1445
• Long-term Quest fees start at: $5285

  Fees do not include:

• Visa processing charges
• International airfare
• Any required vaccinations or immunizations
• Local transportation

Program Fees Include:

• Preparation & training before departure
• Food & lodging in-country (what’s included may  vary by country, call for details)
• Airport transportation
• Cultural activities and excursions
• Emergency medical insurance
• Ongoing support from Coordinators in each country.