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Trip to Nepal Inspires a Peace Corps Nomination: “Go for it while you can!”

May 23, 2012United Planet

After graduating college in 2009, Emily decided to take a trip and went to Nepal for two weeks in September of 2010. Emily’s trip has inspired her to continue to…

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Two New Projects in Ghana!

May 18, 2012United Planet

Ghana, located on the western coast of Africa, has been a popular destination for many of our volunteers in the past. We have both long-term and short term programs that…

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Practice for the Peace Corps: A volunteer’s experience in Nepal

April 19, 2012United Planet

Robert, one of our volunteers, just recently returned from a United Planet quest to Nepal. He had originally planned on staying for three months, but he ended up extending his…

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New Volunteers, New Country, New Experiences: Volunteers in the USA

April 19, 2012United Planet

Every year many young volunteers from around the globe decide to come to the USA with the ICYE program not only to immerse themselves in the English language and American culture, but also to live a different experience and most importantly to help local communities. The International Cultural Youth Exchange, better known as ICYE, is an international volunteer and cross-cultural exchange program that connects 40 countries worldwide.

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Theresa’s Trip to Romania!

April 3, 2012United Planet

This March our very own Theresa, the Vice-President of Global Operations at United Planet, went to Romania to check up on our project in Romania. Although she was only able…

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One year later, the people of Japan are in our thoughts and hearts

March 12, 2012United Planet

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we keep the people of Japan in our daily thoughts.

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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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