Teaching in Chile: A Teen’s Perspective
We caught up with Hugh, a volunteer who recently returned from a United Planet Quest to Chile. Hugh taught English to schoolchildren on his 2 week United…
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Grand Opening of After-School Project in Peru!
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Last week marked the grand opening of our partner Spanish school in Peru (and United Planet)’s brand new after-school project for 6 to 12 year-olds! The school is located in…
It’s an “Xela-bration!”
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Ben became a hero to young children and women at Fundacion Remar, an orphanage and shelter for mothers where he volunteered for two weeks.
New Volunteers, New Country, New Experiences: Volunteers in the USA
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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.
Professional Gets Personal: Timeless Memories at Romanian Orphanage
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Kathleen, a business woman from New York, shares her personal experiences while volunteering with United Planet with the tight-knit community at an orphanage in Romania.
“The children were incredible. So inspiring and welcoming. I felt my trip was a vacation for my soul.”
Getting ready for Mongolia-U.S. exchange!
The wonderful exchange between public schools in Mongolia and Boston will take place in 2011. Fifteen students and teachers from each country will have their minds and hearts opened by traveling to the other country, living with families, touring historical sites, and exchanging information about media in a civil society. These folks will travel free of charge, thanks to a grant from the U.S. State Department Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs – surely giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
United Planet is honored to be the organization chosen to implement this program on the ground in Mongolia and in Boston, MA. But what a task! We have to train teachers, interview students, locate host families, consider translation challenges – and learn loads and loads!
