Volunteer Story Archives - Page 10 of 15

Building schools — and bridges — on a group Quest in Guatemala

June 13, 2011United PlanetGroups, Guatemala, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

Through United Planet, an international volunteering society, Bergman was able to choose a location, focusing on finding a developing nation, where their time and resources would be best spent.

Orphans and Cloud Forest and Ecuador!

May 2, 2011United Planetcloud forest, Ecuador, Groups, international volunteering, orphanage, south america, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

Working and traveling together as a group is a great way to forge new friendships and create lasting memories. In March 2011, 18 students from Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, spent 2 weeks in Ecuador. Matt Rakhit, 16, has this to say about the trip.

Introducing the first UP Alumni Council Vice President

April 12, 2011United PlanetAsia, international volunteering, Nepal, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

Amy went on a Quest with United Planet in mid 2010 to beautiful Nepal, where she dedicated 2 weeks to a Counseling Centre in Kathmandu. Here Amy shares with us how her experience changed her, and what she envisions for the Alumni Council’s future!

All in the (host) family

April 11, 2011United Planetvolunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

My host family was so friendly and accommodating, and by the end of my quest, I felt like I was a member of their family.

Olivia’s 6 Incredible Months in Ecuador

March 16, 2011United PlanetEcuador, international volunteering, United Planet, Volunteer Story

Olivia traveled to Ecuador in January of 2010 for a Long Term Quest (6 months) with United Planet. She had an amazing trip and changed many lives for the better while she was there. We wanted to share a couple of her blog entries, as well as the link to the rest of her blog if you’re interested in hearing more!

Llamas, Incan Ruins, and the Joy of Volunteering!

March 9, 2011United PlanetIncan Ruins, international volunteering, llamas, non-profit, Peru, south america, travel, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story

Probably the most fascinating of all of this is, of course, Machu Picchu. Only when you go there and see it for yourself will you realize how majestic it is, and fully understand why it is one of the seven wonders of the world. Not only are the ruins themselves amazing, but the views from being up in the mountains of the other mountains and of the rivers running through so far below you will take your breath away.

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Building schools — and bridges — on a group Quest in Guatemala

Introducing the first UP Alumni Council Vice President

All in the (host) family

Olivia’s 6 Incredible Months in Ecuador

Llamas, Incan Ruins, and the Joy of Volunteering!

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