Find yourself memorized by the baroque churches of the Philippines. These architectural sculptures were influenced by both the Spanish and the Chinese. But, they are especially unique in that they were adapted to by the climate in the area.
Named after King Philip II of Spain who ruled from 1556 to 1598 the Philippines have a unique history. After bouts of revolution and turmoil they were the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence after World War II. Much of this history can be learned through the culture and customs.
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are a picturesque view of culture come together. The land epitomizes knowledge passed from generation to generation and the perseverance of strong tradition.
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 the Philippines. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in the Philippines and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation. Volunteers should arrive on Mondays to Friday before 10 pm.
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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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