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- Check out our new book on Relational Diplomacy, by our own Dave Santulli: t.co/Tm6cX4Yz
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- @katepatrice0919 So cool! Hope it's fantastic.
United Planet Quest Alumni
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Whether you have volunteered in another country for a week or a year, you have created a positive change in the lives of others -- as well as in your own life. The positive changes don’t stop once you have returned home. As a United Planet volunteer, you are a valuable member of our community, and we're here to support you with your future endeavors.
It is people like you, who are committed to volunteering and cultural learning, who bring us one step closer to fulfilling our mission. We hope you will stay connected with United Planet, and take advantage of our resources.
2011 Alumni Awards
Congratulations to Keri Dennison, who garnered the most votes for our Distinguished Alumni Award! She won a $100 gift card and a subscription to AFAR Magazine!
Keri is a final year nursing student at Mesa State University. She organized the itinerary, student meetings, and many donations for the nursing student group trip to Ecuador. The group brought 18 boxes of medical supplies as donations to the clinics, as well as clothing and toys for the orphanage. Keri has traveled to many different countries and tries her best to foster cultural awareness. She is always eager to use her nursing skills to help others and keeps close relationships with people from all over the world.
And our favorite photo of a United Planet t-shirt in action
We asked our Alumni to send us their best picture with their UP T-shirt, we are glad to show you this year’s winning picture, Sergio took it during his quest to Tibet! Congratulations Sergio, you win a $75 gift card!
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Spread the word about United Planet and get $100 We encourage you to spread the word about your Quest experience to friends and family! If you recruit someone to volunteer with United Planet, you will get $100 as an appreciation gift! Just have your friend put your name as a reference on the application. That's all there is to it.
Refer a friend and get $100!! |
Volunteer Mentor Program
The Volunteer Mentoring Program gives United Planet’s Alumni a key role in supporting volunteers before they leave for their Quest. This program allows alumni to share their rich experiences and advice that are so valuable to volunteers preparing for their own adventures abroad!
Volunteer Mentors are invited to:
- Participate in a pre-departure training phone/web session to share their insights.
- Contact new volunteers going to the same destination via e-mail/phone.
- Meet in person with new volunteers if they are from the same town.
If you are a UP Quest Alumnus interested in being a part of this program, please contact the Alumni Relations Manager at alumni@unitedplanet.org.
Alumni Council Executive Members
We are so grateful to our 2011 Alumni Council for their hard work!
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President - Ruoqing Huang In 2010 Ruoqing went on a Quest to Ghana where she spent 9 wonderful weeks in Putubiw teaching young children. |
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Vice-President - Amy Pennybacker Amy went on a Quest in mid 2010 to beautiful Nepal, where she dedicated 2 weeks to a Counseling Centre in Kathmandu. |
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Secretary - Abbie Mood Abbie spent 10 days in Cambodia teaching English and playing games with children. |
Transition Home Resources
You are invited to view and listen to the webinars designed exclusively for United Planet Quest alumni. They are located on The Hub, where predeparture documents are stored.
The sessions will assist you in your transition back home, including tips on impressing employers with your volunteer abroad experience, applying to schools and finding opportunities to volunteer back home or abroad again. If you have requests of topics you would like us to offer for our next webinars, please let us know!
Webinar: How to Impress Potential Employers with Your Volunteer Abroad Experience
Description: Learn about the skills you have gained or enhanced while abroad that may impress employers, and some tips on how to write your resume and interview effectively.
Stay Informed and Engaged
Update Your Contact Information
Email Alumni Relations Manager at alumni@unitedplanet.org to update your contact information with United Planet.
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Find us on Facebook: United Planet Facebook Fan Page - Follow us on Twitter
- Join the United Planet online community
- Join our Linked-in Group
Alumni E-Newsletters
United Planet sends out emails to alumni with program updates on their country and region of service, including special offers for Alumni and opportunities to stay engaged. Be sure we have your updated e-mail address!
