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Volunteer in Europe
Volunteer in Europe: 1-52 Weeks

Venice   Romanian child  

United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, interesting excursions, and more to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for local communities worldwide.

Volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds are invited to join from 1-12 weeks in Romania or Italy. Long-term programs from six months to one year are available in France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland Iceland, Moldova, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Volunteers can work on a range of projects from working in orphanages to working with the elderly.


   

“The Romania Quest was fantastic! Everyone was so welcoming and I just felt so brave and empowered like I never have before being an American. I felt so useful and appreciated. Even a few hours of playing with the kids makes such a difference to them and I miss them already. It really opened up my world view and makes me appreciate where I live even with its own problems. I'm so happy I went!”   

-Autumn Arp, United Planet Romania Quest Volunteer
 
Romanian children

Volunteer Abroad Programs

Short-term Quest (1-12 Weeks):
Romania and Italy

•Popular with students and families during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Adventurers and retirees may join programs year-round.

 

Group Quests:
•Universities, Schools, Corporate, Youth Groups, Spiritual Organizations.

•Create your own customized Group Volunteer Programs such as alternative breaks, or team-building trips for employees in Europe.

Long-term/Gap Year Quest (6 months; 1 year):

France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Moldava, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

•Long-term programs are perfect for high school and college-aged students taking a semester or year off.

 

More Information:


Locations

Europe map

Quests projects vary by location and are offered to both skilled and unskilled volunteers.


United Planet Short-term Quests (1-12 Weeks Year-Round)

Volunteer in the heart of Transylvania!  Experience rural Romanian life by living and working at an orphanage and farm nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. or support people with disabilities in Italy and help them to improve linguistic and physical skills. Experience Europe in a way most tourists can not!

United Planet offers three different countries in Europe and Turkey for short-term volunteer opportunities. Quest programs range from  healthcare to orphanage work, construction work, child care and social work. Volunteers support community development through placements at local organizations. Please visit the individual country pages for more details on projects offered in each location.

*Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 yrs of age to join the Short Term Quest in Italy unless accompanied by an adult or guardian. The Italy program is available for 4 – 12 week placements.


United Planet Long-term Quests (Jan or Aug 2009 Start Date)

Are you planning to take some time off next semester or next fall? Taking a gap year before starting college? The long-term programs offered to U.S. and Canadian citizens through United Planet’s partner organization ICYE afford you the ability to volunteer for six months or one year in eight different countries in Europe. Volunteers support community development through placements at local organizations, clinics and schools. Project placements vary by country. Please visit Long-Term Quest page for more details on projects offered in each location.

 

*Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to join a Long-term Quest;

age requirements also vary by country.


Dates and Fees

Short-term 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 2009.

  • Short-term Quest fees start at: $1645
  • Long-term Quest fees start at: $5965

  Program Fees Include:

  • Preparation & training before departure
  • Food & lodging in-country (call for details)
  • Airport transportation
  • Cultural activities and excursions
  • Emergency medical insurance
  • Ongoing support from Coordinators

  Fees do not include:

  • Visa processing charges
  • International airfare
  • Any required vaccinations or immunizations
  • Local transportation

Three Easy Steps to Apply

  Apply Now:

  1. Choose your Volunteer Quest Country and then fill in the online application
  2. Submit your deposit together with the application.
  3. The Regional Coordinator in the Boston office will contact you to arrange a phone interview.

  Contact us:

 Telephone: 1-617-267-7763
 Toll-free: 1-800-292-2316
 Fax: 1-617-267-7764

 United Planet is open 9am to 5pm EST Monday-Friday

 

 

 

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Request Info

Any questions? Please contact us online at Request Info or call 1-800-292-2316 or 1-617-267-7763. United Planet is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST.

Apply Now

Fill out the online application and start to make a difference as a volunteer!

Why Pay to Volunteer

Learn how your program fee is spent.

Fundraising

Need help with your fundraising activities? Check out our fundraising kit.

Short-term Locations
(1-12 weeks)

Cambodia
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Ghana
Guatemala
India
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Mexico
Nepal
Peru
Romania
Tanzania
Thailand
Tibet
USA

Long-term Locations
(6-12 months)

Australia
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Honduras
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Italy
Kenya
Mexico
Moldova
Mozambique
Nepal
New Zealand
Nigeria
Philippines
Russia
South Africa
South Korea
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Uganda
United Kingdom

Skills and Interest

Quests projects vary by location and are offered to both skilled and unskilled volunteers. Read more at:

Groups

Are you interested in going as a group? Learn more on our groups page!

FAQS

Click here to find out answers to many frequently asked questions about United Planet Quests.

Picture Gallery

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Volunteer Testimonials

Hear what United Planet volunteers have to say about their Quests.

Family and Friends Page

Are you a parent, family member or friend of a UP volunteer? Read this important information!

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