Celebrate with us!

We’ll be celebrating International Education Week 2020* with exciting cultural activities from around the world and share with you global projects available for virtual volunteering and internships as well as volunteer and intern abroad programs. You can find our daily schedule below and be sure to register quickly for any of our events!

If you would like more information, don’t hesitate to email us at quest@unitedplanet.org.

*This event will be free for everyone who registers but if you would like to make a donation to United Planet, you are welcome to do so as well! Read more about how your donation to United Planet will make a positive impact.

Weekly Schedule (Nov 16 – 20, 2020)

United Planet’s Programs from Around the World
Nov 17, 2020  |  Tuesday  |  4-5.30 PM (ET)

Join us for an informational and Q&A session with United Planet’s Country Coordinators from Costa Rica, India, Ghana, and Mali. Listen to various perspectives on the benefits of international exchange online or in-person and how you can become a global citizen that can make a positive impact. Topics of discussion include:

• Children and Education
• Community Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Global Health

You’ll also hear from our United Planet Ambassadors and Alumni who were involved in the project areas listed above–about their journey as volunteers and interns. Reserve your spot quickly as there will be limited placements.

Origami Class
Nov 18, 2020  |  Wednesday |  6 PM (ET)

Learn about Japanese folding culture and how to fold an origami rabbit and a moving bird by an origami sensei (teacher)! Reserve your spot quickly as there will be limited placements.

This event will be free for everyone but if you would like to make a small donation towards our partner organization and United Planet, you can donate by filling out the form linked in the button below.

Preparing for a Globally Connected World
Nov 19, 2020  |  Thursday |  4.00-5.00 PM (ET)

Join International Program Manager, Elissa Allen, in an interactive discussion on United Planet’s 5 Pillars of Global Citizenship. Tap into effective cultural communication and global leadership, better understand civic engagement, and more. Register for the webinar at the link below!

Diverse Africa
Nov 20, 2020  |  Friday |  8.00 AM (ET)

Come join us for an exciting introduction to the rich culture of Africa. United Planet Country Coordinators from across Africa will be giving you a glimpse into their communities. Broaden your worldview by joining us and register at the link below. You can also prepare any questions you have about Africa and we’ll have a discussion in a safe space.

Virtual Coffee Break
Nov 20, 2020  |  Friday |  4.00 PM (ET)

Let’s chat over coffee or tea about our experiences in cultural exchange and how international exchange can build your resumes and college applications. Our United Planet Ambassadors and Alumni will also be joining in on the conversation to share about their journey as volunteers/interns and tips on how they have used their experience to apply for college or a job.

Register in the link below and choose which discussion you will like to be a part of with our United Planet global community.