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Tag: peace corps alternative

Home Posts Tagged "peace corps alternative" (Page 3)

Last thoughts from Uganda

August 18, 2010United PlanetAfrica, international volunteering, peace corps alternative, traveling, Uganda, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer in Africa, Volunteer in Uganda

I couldn’t have thought of a more fitting end for that game, or a better account of my experience here in Uganda. An experience where I feel I have made headway (scored goals) and encountered frustrations (conceded goals), with the understanding that I have at least helped to shape the game, and possibly created the environment necessary for that winning goal to be finally scored (delivering permanent and significant change).

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Cotopaxi – Onward and Upward

May 20, 2010United PlanetEcuador, Latin America, peace corps alternative, travel, traveling, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer experience, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering

The following post was written by United Planet volunteer Olivia McMaster, who is currently working in Ecuador. One of the most recognizable peaks on the Panamerican highway, Cotopaxi, has been…

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United Planet’s First Pre-departure Training for Long-Term Volunteers

June 23, 2009United Planetculture shock, Foreign Culture, health, international volunteering, long term volunteers, Massachusetts, peace corps alternative, pre-departure training, safety, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer overseas, volunteer work, Volunteering, worldwide

Post written by Li, United Planet’s International Programs Manager. I am happy to write about our first in-person pre-departure training for United Planet’s long-term volunteers. These volunteers will take off…

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Thailand Volunteer Quest Launch

March 13, 2009United Planetbackpacking, international volunteering, local culture, peace corps alternative, Southeast Asia, thailand, travel, volunteer abroad

Thailand is back! We are happy to announce the launch of our new and improved Thailand Volunteer Quest. Volunteer placements are at local schools serving both Burmese and Thai populations…

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Kate Dickman’s Experience in Ghana

August 15, 2008United PlanetAccra, Africa, Biakpa, Ghana, local culture, Monkey Sanctuary, peace corps alternative, Service, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering, Waterfalls, West Africa

Post written by Kate Dickman, a United Planet volunteer. Exactly a year ago my trip to Ghana began. I remember everything like it was yesterday and my memories of that…

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Volunteer’s Video – Ghana

July 29, 2008United PlanetAfrica, Animals, Culture of Ghana, Dance, Drums, Foreign Culture, Ghana, peace corps alternative, Quest, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story, volunteer work, Volunteering, West Africa

The following is a video created by Kate, a United Planet volunteer who participated on a Short-Term Quest in Ghana, West Africa. Volunteer Abroad with United Planet.

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