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Meet Ian Utley, United Planet’s Country Coordinator in Ghana

July 27, 2009United PlanetAfrica, Ghana, international volunteering, Team Stories, United Planet, Volunteering

Written by United Planet Country Coordinator Ian Utley Mekyia mo! Born in 1972, I am originally from the farmlands of Lincolnshire in England (similar to rural Idaho), where I played…

An Interview with United Planet Board Member Dr. Edwin H. Gragert

July 23, 2009United PlanetAsia, board of directors, ICYE, international non-profit management, Korea, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer in Korea

Could you tell us about what attracted you to United Planet? Since I was an ICYE returnee to Korea in the mid-1960s and was the Director of ICYE-USA from 1979-1990,…

A bigger and greater World!

November 26, 2008United PlanetBoston, Foreign Language, Japan, learning English, local culture, Portuguese, Team Stories, travel, traveling abroad, United Kingdom, United Planet, volunteer abroad, world

Post written by Hiromi, a United Planet team member. It has been my dream to study abroad since I was a little girl. For some reason, I have always been…

Back in Boston!

November 20, 2008United PlanetAfrica, Arabic Language, au pair, Boston, culture, Europe, experiences abroad, local culture, Middle East, Morocco, non-profit, Team Stories, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work

Post written by Naima Bentanoute, a United Planet team member In 2006, I came to Boston for the first time, after finishing my Masters degree in Arabic Language at the…

Arabic Lesson

October 27, 2008United PlanetArabic dance, Break-Fast, culture, Dance, English Lesson, Flavored Tobacco, Hookah, Hubbly-bubbly, Jordan, local culture, mint tea, Team Stories, travel, United Planet, video, volunteer abroad

Post written by Theresa, a United Planet team member Last night I had an Arabic dance lesson. The tiny, beautiful college student who came over to teach me was incredible….

From Givenchy to United Planet

July 15, 2008United PlanetA. St Exupery, Audrey Hepburn, Europe, Fashion, France, French Culture, Givenchy, Perfume, PR, Team Stories, The Little Prince, traveling, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer work

Written by Claire, a United Planet team member. When people ask me why I went from working in public relations for Givenchy to doing public relations for United Planet, I…

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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