Shanda Workman: What I Learned From Volunteering Abroad in Italy?
Have you ever thought about going abroad and volunteering for a good cause? Volunteering somewhere means that you spend more time than a tourist getting to know a specific area,…
United Planet Volunteer Renovates Chakuwama Mbezi’s Living Area
Hey everyone! My name is Tess Pollins. Before starting college at Boston University, I traveled halfway around the world to United Planet’s program in Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, where…
Reflections on the China Summer Teaching Program
United Planet China Summer Program volunteers returned from their month-long teaching Quest in the rural Hunan province of China! The group lived at a schoolhouse and taught English and other…
My Entire Experience in Ghana: Sam’s Internship
I had the privilege to embark on an amazing month-long trip volunteering in Africa with United Planet. All the words of encouragement and support I received prior to my departure…
Serena in the Galápagos Islands: Part I
“Thank you for flying with us today, we are now beginning our descent to Guayaquil,” stated the flight attendant over the telecom. I whipped my head around to my mom,…
Olivia’s Experience as a Local Leader
Meet Olivia! Olivia was one of United Planet’s Local Leaders Volunteers in Peru. She is a 16 year old from Idaho, and this was her first time traveling outside of…
