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The call for older volunteers rings out at AARP convention

October 4, 2010United Planetconferences, international volunteering, United Planet

It was standing-room-only in the convention hall in Orlando, where United Planet Executive Director Dave Santulli was encouraging over 500 retirees to pick up and go overseas to volunteer. On…

Thoughts on UP day

September 24, 2010United Planetinternational volunteering, Local festival, scholarship winner, Team Stories, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer at home, volunteer overseas, volunteer work

Yesterday we celebrated United Planet day. This took place in Boston – in our offices and on the Common – as well as anywhere around the world where we have…

A Message from Chile

June 9, 2010United PlanetChile, donation, News, newsletter, non-profit, Press Releases, travel

In late February, one of our host countries, Chile experienced a devastating earthquake. Our In-Country Coordinator Paul Fischer sent us word shortly after explaining the situation there. Please read below….

2010 Scholarship Winner: Laurie Lundeen

March 18, 2010United Planetessay, scholarship, scholarship winner, worldwide

This year our featured United Planet Scholarship Essay Winner is Laurie Lundeen. Her all-encompassing vision and desire to expand the world for her students captured our hearts and we think…

ICYE turns 60 – celebration in New Zealand!

December 18, 2009United PlanetICYE, International Cultural Youth Exchange, New Zealand, United Planet

Written by United Planet Team Member Theresa Greeting from Tauranga, New Zealand! I had the pleasure of representing United Planet and the United States at the General Assembly (GA) of…

Celebrating United Planet Day- A Few Words From Our Team

September 22, 2009United Planetcelebration, culture, Foreign Culture, peace, Team Stories, United Planet, United Planet Ambassador Club, United Planet Day, unity

The Fall Equinox is the only time of the year when the middle of the sun is positioned above and below horizon—shining on every location on Earth for an equal…

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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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