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United Planet team Volunteers at Cradles to Crayons

October 1, 2012United PlanetBoston, children, Cradles to Crayons, education, Team Stories, United Planet, volunteer experience, volunteer locally, Volunteering

This year United Planet celebrated its 11th birthday as it honored United Planet Day – which always falls on the day of the Fall Equinox, September 22. The Fall Equinox is…

United Planet Day Contest Winners!

September 27, 2012United Planetinternational volunteering, travel, United Planet, United Planet Day, volunteer work

Each year, United Planet Day is celebrated during the Fall Equinox, the only time of year when the middle of the sun is positioned above and below the horizon—shining on every location on…

Global Conversations: Empowering Youth Through Sport

August 22, 2012United PlanetAfrica, children, culture, education, Global Awareness, Global Conversations, South Africa, Sports, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad

On August 12th 2012, United Planet was happy to celebrate United Nations’ International Youth Day! Now, to continue our celebration of youth around the world, join us next Wednesday, August…

Meet United Planet’s First Wofford Global Service Fellow, Sasha!

August 16, 2012United PlanetCosta Rica, orphanage work, United Planet, Volunteer Story

We have chosen our first Fellow of the Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowship: 18-year-old Sasha of Boston, Massachusetts! Throughout her volunteer trip, Sasha will be sharing her thoughts about her experience…

Introducing New Interactive Webinar Series

July 25, 2012United PlanetAfrica, culture, education, Ghana, international volunteer, international volunteering, school, teaching, Team Stories, United Planet, volunteer abroad

As the summer moves forward, so does United Planet! This Friday, we are very excited to launch our new monthly webinar series! The goal of these webinars will be to…

Grand Opening of After-School Project in Peru!

July 18, 2012United Planetchildcare, education, fundraising, gap year, international volunteer, international volunteering, Latin America, non-profit, organization, peace corps alternative, Peru, school, south america, travel, traveling, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer in Peru, Volunteering, voluntourism

Last week marked the grand opening of our partner Spanish school in Peru (and United Planet)’s brand new after-school project for 6 to 12 year-olds! The school is located in…

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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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