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…
My Most Cherished Moment: Volunteer in Peru
I spent a month volunteering in a dental clinic with United Planet. I learned so much- about myself, about Peruvian culture, about Spanish, about dentistry, and about our global community….
Things To Do in Chile: Visit Los Queñes
Todd Ericson, an ex-pat friend of Paul, our Chile Country Coordinator, co-founded Chilean Adventures in 2002 after moving to South America in 1994 to help with Junior Olympic athletes’ academic…
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…
5 Celebrities Who Volunteer Abroad
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…
