United Planet Quest Schedule Summary
“The Ultimate Learning Adventure”
United Planet offers a range of Quests, including Short-term Volunteer Quests (1-12 weeks) and Long-term Volunteer Quests (6 months & 1 year). All Quests are designed to enrich your cultural understanding and appreciation, while immersing you in a volunteer activity.
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Short-term Volunteer Quests (1-12 weeks)
*Please Note: Flexible Individual and Group Arrangements are possible on selected programs. If you are unable to find your desired dates, please request information or 1-800-292-2316.
All applications and deposits should be sumbitted at least 60 days prior to your departure date.
Year-round Volunteer Program Start Dates:
| Cambodia | Chile | China | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Ghana |
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month |
Every Saturday |
Every |
1st and 3rd Monday of each month | 1st and 3rd Monday of each month | 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month |
| Guatemala | India | Japan | Jordan | Nepal |
| 1st and 3rd Monday of each month | Please contact us for specific start dates or look at the India logistics page. | 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month | 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month | 1st and 3rd Monday of each month |
| Peru | Romania | Tanzania | Tibet | Turkey |
1st and 3rd Monday of each month |
1st and 3rd Monday of each month
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1st Saturday of each month
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1st and 3rd Monday of each month | 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month |
Long-term Volunteer Quests (6 months & 1 year)
United Planet is the proud US partner of the ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange) Federation. United Planet’s 6 month and one year international volunteer programs are operated through our partnership with ICYE.
Unlike United Planet’s short-term programs, which are open to people of all ages, United Planet’s long-term programs are currently available to youth aged 18-30. Often, exceptions can be made for volunteers over the age of 30. United Planet can only send citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada on ICYE's programs.
If you are interested in a 6-month or one year volunteer program in one of over 35 countries, go to our Long Term Program Website to review our current programs or request information.
United Planet is committed to making our Quest programs accessible. Admission is based on level of commitment, motivation, responsibility, flexibility, and character. Successful applicants represent all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds. We hope that every candidate who is committed to humanitarian service, discovery, and global friendship will consider applying to United Planet.
Three Easy Steps To Apply
1. Choose your Quest (either short-term 1-12 weeks or long-term 6 months-1 year), select your dates, and fill in the online application.
Click Here to:
APPLY for Short-term 1-12 week Quest
APPLY for Long-term 6 month-1 year Quest
VIEW Short-term QUEST Schedule
2. Submit your deposit at the time of application ($250 for short-term Quests and $350 for long-term Quests). 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 yoru application and deposit and arrange a phone interview with you to discuss your Quest of interest and motivations.
Click here to find out answers to many frequently asked questions about United Planet Quests.
Request info , 1-800-292-2316, or 1-617-267-7763 with any further questions. United Planet is open Monday -Friday, 9am-5pm EST.
