Long-Term Volunteer Pre-Departure Training Weekend 2013 – A Great Success!
As you may know, United Planet’s long-term volunteers travel abroad to countries all over the world to live and volunteer for six months or one year. A few weeks ago,…
How To: Collect Souvenirs While Traveling Abroad
The “How To” series will discuss important topics related to volunteering abroad and traveling in general. As you read on, the following will give you advice on “how to” do…
Understanding The World In A New Way…in Cusco, Peru!
United Planet volunteer Katie Watson recently returned from a 10-day volunteer Quest in Cusco, Peru, where she and her friend Morgan worked with children at an after school program. We…
Top 10 Things to Know About Volunteering Abroad with United Planet
Have you always wanted to volunteer abroad? Are you committed to intercultural understanding and forging friendships with people of different backgrounds? United Planet is an international nonprofit dedicated to forming a…
5 Reasons To Volunteer Abroad This Winter Break
Switch it up this winter break. Escape the endless downtime and dreary weather and get out of the country! Sounds a little extreme, but volunteering abroad can help you make…
5 Travel Photography Tips to Make Your Photos Pop!
This post is written by United Planet contributor Maurice Wilkey. You are going on the volunteer trip of your dreams. You may have even gone the extra mile by purchasing…
