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Teaching Volunteer Quests
United Planet’s unique Teach 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 overseas.
Teaching Abroad
Education is the key to unlocking the vast potential that all human beings share. It is a birthright of all people, a key to providing a better life, and a vital bridge to enhancing cross-cultural understanding. United Planet is deeply committed to global education and fostering educational development and innovation through a comprehensive range of programs. United Planet's Teach Abroad Quests provide teacher and student exchanges, face-to-face and through the newest technologies, worldwide. Volunteers can teach abroad from one week to one year in schools, vocational centers and adult education centers around the world.
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Short-term Teaching Quests (1-12 weeks): Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Nepal, Tanzania, Tibet
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Long-term/Gap Year Teaching Quest (6 months; 1 year):
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Universities, Schools, Corporate, Youth Groups, Spiritual Organizations
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Nepal
Volunteers are needed to teach at local schools in various areas of Nepal, including Kathmandu and more rural locations. Volunteers may teach their own class or assist a local teacher in a range of subjects such as English, Math and Science and also less traditional subjects such as public speaking and money management. No previous teaching experience is necessary and there is no language requirement. Read more |
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Tibet
Volunteers are given a very special opportunity to work in partnership with local schools by teaching English to Tibetan children, while also learning and immersing in Tibetan culture. Volunteers will teach English to Tibetan students and monastic collages in rural areas within the six counties of Yushu. Read more |
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Costa Rica
Volunteers will learn firsthand about the educational system in Costa Rica through classroom placements in primary schools in San Jose. The work consists of supporting the teachers with the classes and playing and doing activities with the children. Many volunteers also help in the administration’s office, though the volunteer’s responsibilities are usually defined together with the school staff. Spanish may be required. Read more
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Dates
Short-term Teaching 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 2010.
- Short-term Quest fees start at: $1445
- Long-term Quest fees start at: $5285
Program Fees Include:
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Fees do not include:
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Step 1: Choose your Volunteer Abroad Quest Country and then fill in the online application.
Step 2: Submit your $250 deposit at the time of application. You may pay the deposit online with a credit card as part of your application process, call our office at
Step 3: The Regional Coordinator in the Boston office will contact you to arrange a phone interview.
Questions about applying?
Call one of our friendly Regional Quest Coordinators today. We will walk you step-by-step through the application process and answer any questions you may have.
- Cost Savings Guide with tips on finding an affordable program, fundraising and more.
- Scholarships and Grants page for current opportunities and resources.
- Fundraising page
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