2011 - Page 5 of 10 - United Planet Blog

South Africa. Sports Camp. So Cool.

July 28, 2011United PlanetAfrica, culture, South Africa, Sports, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad

United Planet is really happy to announce a new program where international volunteers can help at a sports camp that serves kids in South Africa who are at risk/disadvantaged.

A great way to embody “corporate responsibility” — while having fun, giving back, seeing the world

July 21, 2011United Planetcorporate groups, Groups, international volunteering, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story

For the past few years, United Planet has been delighted to work with Flagstone Reinsurance, based in Canada, to send groups of employees on Short-term Quests to several countries.

“An absolute joy” in Ecuador

July 18, 2011United PlanetEcuador, Groups, international volunteering, Latin America, volunteer overseas, Volunteer Story

The center provides care and meals for 40 – 70 children, ages two to 12, who need attention; their families are missing fathers, or struggling with alcohol and drug problems, or suffering from disabilities. Many single moms drop off their kids while they cobble together work – selling food on the streets, cleaning. The center is jumping with life, but existing on a shoestring.

A good day with amazing people: Teachers in Quito

July 13, 2011United PlanetEcuador, Groups, international volunteering, south america, United Planet, volunteer abroad

At the elementary school w the teachers from Boston; they’ll be doing English immersion with the best and brightest students… Here’s the deal: teachers are WONDERFUL. It’s so easy to say, Teachers are our Heroes, and then begrudge them what they need to do their jobs. But they are so dedicated, and smart, and giving: and now these teachers are giving even more.

Voices of Survivors: Reports from Japan

July 7, 2011United PlanetAsia, fundraising, Japan, Team Stories, volunteer overseas

United Planet Japan Country Manager Chie Goto has been traveling around the Tohoku region, the area most affected by the tsunami and earthquake. She’s been sending back reports that are both heart-breaking and inspiring.

Some advice from our well-traveled United Planet Team

June 23, 2011United PlanetForeign Culture, international volunteering, local culture, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, volunteer work

The other day we received a survey from a volunteer that just returned from Tanzania. She spent 3 weeks on an Orphanage and Street Children Quest and had a wonderful time, but her one issue with her United Planet Quest was that she felt she had almost been “over-prepped” in matters of safety…

Year: 2011

South Africa. Sports Camp. So Cool.

A great way to embody “corporate responsibility” — while having fun, giving back, seeing the world

“An absolute joy” in Ecuador

A good day with amazing people: Teachers in Quito

Voices of Survivors: Reports from Japan

Some advice from our well-traveled United Planet Team

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