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Service Camp Quest

Are you looking for intensive cultural immersion and volunteer experience? Join our service camp quest!

These 1-week quests offer people opportunities to participate in community-based projects in select countries. The service work areas differ widely ranging from nature conservation, restoration, education, and construction to service areas that are more social including engaging with adults and children with special needs, teaching or organizing youth & children’s holiday schemes. The quests will enhance the cultural interchange between the local residents and international volunteers and also positively influence the host organization and local community by actively fulfilling the missions of each stakeholder.

Main Activities

Growing and training youth and volunteers.
Leading a new concept in the field of non-formal education.
Organizing international voluntary service projects.
Building intercultural programs.
Arranging international conferences and seminar.
Learning and understanding diverse culture.

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Current Program Options

South Korea

The main purpose of service camps in South Korea is ‘Glocalization’ (globalization at a local level) which is to bring the world to Korea and provide opportunities for international exposure. All service camps cooperate with local NGOs, local governments, civil society and local volunteers. The locals are pleased with and welcome the international volunteers who have different cultural, social and educational backgrounds to share.

Participants ages 19 to 35 years are welcome to apply. Age limitations are based on current and past participant groups, we want to ensure volunteers are among like-minded peers; exceptions may be available, contact United Planet to inquire.

Upcoming quest details can be viewed here: South Korea Service Camps 2023

Hong Kong

Dates: To be announced

Imagine the feel and unique experience of “Olympic volunteers”, this work camp will provide participants with an opportunity to support the “RunOurCity” Streetathon campaign in Hong Kong as a supporting role and cheering team. In this camp, participants can also organize a Christmas Party for local primary students, host a “cultural booth” in the creative market, and visit the local farmers and local community in Hong Kong.

Highlighted Activities:

Support the Streetathon event: Play a supporting role and cheering team in Hong Kong’s bustling “RunOurCity” Streetathon events.
Christmas Party for Primary Students Bring festive joy to students by leading a cherished game/ cultural sharing from your home country
Showcase of the Culture: Host a unique “Cultural Booth” in a creative market, and share with the public in Hong Kong with stories and culture from your city.
Community Needs of Hong Kong: Connect with local farmers and visit the underprivileged community of Hong Kong to truly understand their needs and stories.

Participants ages 18 and older are welcome to apply.

Upcoming quest details can be viewed here: Hong Kong Service Camps 2023

Quest Details

Service Camp Quest

These quests are very structured, with fixed arrival and departure dates.
Work and cultural activities are set and cannot be customized.
You will be in a group with volunteers from countries around the world and from the local country.
Stay in group housing.

Short-Term Quest

There are time minimums but you can decide the dates and length of time you are able to stay volunteer.
You select the project area you want to work in and you have free time to participate in the local activities of your choosing.
You may or may not have volunteers from other countries at the same project during your visit.
Depending on the project you may be in group housing or with a host family.

Quick FAQs

You can participate in as many service camps as you want!

Quest participants must be at least 18 years old. Some quests have additional age limits, see the details of each camp to confirm.

No, there are no language requirements beyond speaking English but an enthusiasm to practice the local language is always encouraged.

We recommend enrolling as soon as possible because space is limited.

Quest Fees and Details

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.

Included in Your Quest Fee

Extensive pre-departure preparation
Food and lodging in your host country
Airport transfers
Emergency medical insurance
Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your quest.
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Health and Safety

United Planet provides emergency travel and medical insurance for all volunteers. All staff members participate in extensive health and safety training, and are available at all times by 24-hour phone line. Upon enrollment, you will receive a full emergency contact list. In addition, we register all of our volunteers with US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment or visiting a travel health clinic a few months out to update your vaccinations. Read more about health and safety.

Transportation and Flights

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from your destination. Airport transfers are included in the quest fee. Daily commuting costs are covered by volunteers.

Quest Fee


South Korea	Hong Kong
$795	$995

About Our Quest Fee

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.

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