The projects I was involved in taught me so much about hospitality and spreading love. I loved the people. One of my projects was teaching at a very poor school so it could be extremely challenging at times, but I grew stronger and learned the language and was so proud of them when they could speak in sentences and play games using English. I loved being with a host family and being involved in their lives and activities. The Quest has been an exciting, challenging, stressful, eye-opening, rewardable, and an unparalleled adventure. I would love for others to experience what I experienced.Pearl S.- United Planet Volunteer in Indonesia
I enjoyed experiencing a new culture other than my own. I also enjoyed the school I volunteered in and the host family that I lived with for 6 months. The culture shock was the most challenging at the start, but it didn’t last very long until I was accustomed to the culture. It was a great experience!Brendan H.- United Planet Volunteer in Indonesia
It is hard to type in this small box a testimony of my quest experience. There were a lot of high moments and a lot of low moments. It was not what I expected by any means, but one of the many things I learned while in the country was to let go of expectations. I would say that if you want to learn a lot about yourself, the world we live in and change your perspective on such things, I would highly recommend taking on a quest of your own.Breanna M.- United Planet Volunteer in Indonesia
Rural High School Education: coordinate intercultural activities through games, presentations, and discussions to enrich students while helping to develop English skills.
Urban High School Education: teach in elementary schools for children (ages 15-17). Assist with rigorous classes, as well as sports and extra-curricular activities.
Indonesia is the second most biodiverse nation in the world. Within this distinction, many of the species are endemic to the islands too! However, there are major urban centers like Jakarta, the largest city and capital of Indonesia.
The Sangiran Early Man Site is located in Central Java, Indonesia; famous for the discovery of Homo erectus artifacts in the 1930s. But, even being one of the oldest civilizations doesn’t allow for pure authenticity. Indonesia draws from many indigenous and international cultures and, within it Jakarta is truly an international city with many cultures and subgroups.
Investigate the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra which comprises three national parks: Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. The parks proudly conserve many species including countless endangered.
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Indonesia. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Indonesia and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation. Volunteers should arrive on Mondays between before 9 pm but, cannot arrive during Ramadan.
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We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave … language exposure … 24/7 in-country support … support for your host family … accommodations, meals and airport transportation … activities and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.
*Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is due at the time of your enrollment to lock in your spot in our program. After your confirmation in a program, you can choose to pay the Quest Fee all at once or in installments. The total Quest Fee is due 4 weeks before your departure date.
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect people who want to make a difference in communities across the world through overseas volunteer travel programs, global virtual internships & volunteering, and project-based virtual exchange programs. With opportunities in more than 40 countries, you will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse yourself in a culture outside your comfort zone. For many, volunteering abroad is the most fulfilling experience of their lives!
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