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Recipes From Around The World

July 7, 2021United Planetfood, food abroad, food around the world, food culture, Global Citizen, international volunteering, volunteer abroad

Experience These Recipes From Around The World At Home Have you ever wanted to savor local dishes from another country but couldn’t find a restaurant that prepares them? Try out…

10 reasons why you should volunteer in Costa Rica

April 6, 2021United PlanetCosta Rica, gap year, international volunteering, volunteer abroad, volunteer experience

Every country has its own beauty, and today we’re going to talk about 10 reasons why you should volunteer in Costa Rica. As we know your purpose besides volunteering and…

5 Celebrities Who Volunteer Abroad

July 30, 2018United Planet

Over four years ago, United Planet wrote a blog about 7 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Did Volunteer Work Abroad. As one of our most popular blogs, we thought it was…

United Planet’s Secret Ingredient

January 29, 2018United Planet

United Planet’s secret ingredient? Mariah Carey shared it on New Year’s Eve in front of nearly 1 billion people when she dedicated her song Hero to all those trying to…

Discover the Best Abroad Experience for You

April 21, 2015Erika Batizcollege students, college volunteer, culture, education, flowchart, Foreign Culture, gap year, high school volunteer, intern abroad, international internships, international volunteering, interning abroad, internships, local culture, non-profit, peace corps alternative, school, students, study abroad, study abroad alternatives, studying abroad, travel, travel abroad, traveling, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work, Volunteering, worldwide

While one of the hardest parts about going abroad is deciding to go, the next step can be sometimes even more complicated: picking what kind of experience you want. It’s…

A Look at Last Year’s Photo Contest Winners

July 28, 2014Kristin RichardsFeatured, Foreign Culture, international, photo contest, photography, pictures, United Planet, United Planet Day, UPhotocontest, world travel

In the spirit of our annual photo contest, we are featuring a selection of last years entrants, including the winner, runner-up and honorable mention. We always receive fantastic submissions by…

About Us

United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect people who want to make a difference in communities across the world through overseas volunteer travel programs, global virtual internships & volunteering, and project-based virtual exchange programs. With opportunities in more than 40 countries, you will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse yourself in a culture outside your comfort zone. For many, volunteering abroad is the most fulfilling experience of their lives!

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