Seeds of Hope – Earthquake Relief in Ecuador
At the heart of a small valley on the western coast of Ecuador is Rio Muchacho, an organization well-known for its resilience, innovation, and community building. In addition to functioning as…
Meet Chauncey – Volunteer in Peru & Ecuador
Meet Chauncey Stephens: a self-proclaimed member of “Team United Planet,” who fostered personal growth and deep connections through cultural immersion on three different Quests in Ecuador and Peru. Her first experience with…
Why United Planet is Different
Holly Hornbeck is our Campus Outreach Intern at Bowdoin College and a previous United Planet volunteer. Below, she shares her United Planet journey – and what, in her eyes, set it…
Discover the Best Abroad Experience for You
While one of the hardest parts about going abroad is deciding to go, the next step can be sometimes even more complicated: picking what kind of experience you want. It’s…
From Program Coordinator to Quest Volunteer
As the Senior Program Coordinator at United Planet, my role typically involves being on the coordinating end of the United Planet experience. Specifically, I am responsible for organizing the logistics of…
A Look at Last Year’s Photo Contest Winners
In the spirit of our annual photo contest, we are featuring a selection of last years entrants, including the winner, runner-up and honorable mention. We always receive fantastic submissions by…
