Meet Katie – Volunteer in Peru
Katie was no stranger to international issues before she came across United Planet. Passionate about alleviating global inequality while in high school, she founded a nonprofit called Let Them Shine in order…
Zika Virus: Prevention and Safety
For anyone who has been following the news, the Zika virus is sweeping the headlines. The safety of our volunteers is our biggest priority, so it is important to understand…
Introducing the 2015 United Planet Global Health Fellows
We are proud to continue the United Planet Global Health Fellowship, now in its second year. This program is designed for Boston Public School students who are looking to explore…
A Group Quest to Ecuador with Louisiana State
At the end of May, I had the great pleasure to travel on a Quest to Ecuador with a group of 12 volunteers from Louisiana State University. Because I work…
United Planet Volunteers Spend 4th of July in Tipon
Lisa Meehan is the United Planet Peru Program Intern and a student at Tufts University where she is majoring in Spanish and International Relations. Lisa works daily with our volunteers in Peru to ensure that they have a successful Quest experience. We asked her to write about her work in Peru, and this is what she had to say!
Country Spotlight: Chile
At United Planet, we offer volunteer abroad trips to over 40 countries – but we know it can be difficult to decide where you want to travel. The following article…
