United Planet and Goodwall are excited to announce the #VolunteerGlobal Challenge. This challenge offers young people the chance to win a scholarship worth up to $2,000 USD to use towards a United Planet volunteering project of their choice.
To enter the challenge, participants must record a video of themselves explaining where they would like to volunteer, what they would like to do, and why. They can post the video in the Goodwall app or on social media using the hashtag #VolunteerGlobal. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 12, 2023, and participants must be at least eighteen years old or sixteen years old with the consent and guidance of a parent or legal guardian.
David Santulli, Founder and President of United Planet, said, “We are thrilled to offer this scholarship together with Goodwall as a way to encourage young people to think about volunteering opportunities around the world. Volunteering not only helps young people make a positive impact on communities, but it also provides a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions.”
Goodwall, which currently supports more than two million young talents in 150+ countries to build skills and connect to opportunities, partners with leading corporations, organizations like the UN, and governments to develop programs that upskill and mobilize youth on topics such as sustainability, education, and health.
Goodwall’s Co-Founder, Omar Bawa, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating: “We are excited to collaborate with United Planet and offer this opportunity to our community. This scholarship aligns with our mission to level the playing field for youth globally and empowers young people to make a positive impact while developing skills and building relationships.”
Want to learn more and apply? Visit our scholarships page, or Goodwall’s website!
ABOUT UNITED PLANET
United Planet is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. Established in 2001, United Planet offers volunteer abroad, virtual internships, internships abroad, gap year volunteering, and global virtual exchange in more than 40 countries.
