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Global Health Volunteer Abroad Projects

As a United Planet Global Health volunteer, you’ll gain valuable insight into the unique healthcare challenges facing other countries and forge connections with healthcare professionals around the globe. We place students, professionals, and non-professionals alike at projects focusing on general medicine, dental care, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychiatry, and more.

Global Health projects are also now available for our Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship programs. Contribute your time in a meaningful way to the global community while honing vital and valuable skills.

Please note that we accept volunteers of all experience levels at most of our Global Health projects. Volunteers with more experience and proper certification will be able to assist with more involved procedures, while volunteers with less experience will gain important global perspectives on healthcare practices in different cultures by interacting with and observing doctors and nurses.

Available Global Health Projects

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Hospital and Healthcare Quests

Ideal for: doctors, nurses, and medical, nursing, and premed students.

Access to healthcare is an integral part of every society. If you are an active practitioner or pursuing a future in medicine, you know this well. Volunteer in a hospital, medical center, or specialized clinic to gain new perspectives in the field and support essential global health initiatives.

Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship Locations:
Costa Rica

Short-term locations: Ecuador, Ghana, Peru, Romania (doctors only)*
Mid-term locations: Honduras, Philippines
Long-Term Locations: Honduras, Philippines

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Physical & Occupational Therapy Quests

Ideal for dentists, hygienists, dental students, and those interested in the dental field.

Countless individuals around the world lack access to basic oral hygiene. Educate others about brushing and flossing and assist and observe local dentists on a Dental Quest – smiles are contagious. Click for information about the Dental Programs.

Short-term locations: Ecuador, Nepal, Peru
Mid-term locations: Honduras
Long-Term Locations: Honduras

A female volunteer helps a small child get out of bed.

Dental Quests

Ideal for physical and occupational therapists and non-healthcare professionals interested in physical and occupational therapy.

We often take something as simple as walking for granted. Physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation clinics around the world help those with physical disabilities and injuries live normal lives.

Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship Locations:
India, Kenya

Short-term locations: Ecuador, Spain, Ghana
Mid-term locations: Colombia, Honduras
Long-term locations: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, Mexico

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Counselling & Psychiatric Clinic Quests

Ideal for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and students.

Support those who suffer from mental illness or abuse and gain a better understanding of global mental health challenges. A friendly face and open heart go a long way. Work with local mental health professionals to create a positive treatment environment.

Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship Locations:
Costa Rica, Kenya

Short-term locations: Nepal, Peru
Long-term locations: Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Mexico

Female volunteer assisting young boy with his homework

Speech Therapy Quests

Ideal for speech therapists and speech therapy students.

Speech is a huge part of life, regardless of the language. Work with hearing and speech-impaired individuals and form lasting bonds in an unconventional way through a Speech Therapy Quest.

Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship Locations:
Kenya

Short-term locations: Ecuador
Mid-term locations: Colombia, Philippines
Long-term locations: Colombia, Honduras, Philippines

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Health Education Quests

Ideal for non-healthcare professionals and students.

Learn and educate others on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Topics may include personal hygiene, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Mid-term locations: Honduras, Philippines
Long-term location: Ghana, Honduras, Philippines

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Disabled Care Quests

Ideal for all experience levels.

Let someone know that they are not alone. Certain physical and mental handicaps can be debilitating yet one always finds resilient spirits among the disabled. Experience different perspectives and broader views on a Disabled Care Quest.

Virtual Volunteering and Virtual Internship Locations:
India, Kenya

Short-term locations: Ecuador, Italy, Peru
Mid-term locations: Honduras, Philippines, Vietnam
Long-Term Locations: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam

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Elderly Care Quests

Ideal for all experience levels.

Make someone’s day by simply being there. This is an opportunity to connect with others while you listen to their stories and learn something new from someone who has already lived a full life.

Short-term locations: Costa Rica, Italy, Peru
Mid-term locations: Honduras, Indonesia, Philippines
Long-term locations: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Finland, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea

How to Get Started

1. Choose a Project

Decide where you want to volunteer, the type of work you want to do, and when you want to go. Not sure? Contact us! We’d love to help.

2. Enroll

Submit your online enrollment form and deposit to make it official and start your journey. We will match you with the best program based on your background, interests, and community need.

3. Get Ready!

Your Program Coordinator will complete an informational phone session with you, confirm your volunteer project placement, and support you every step of the way as you prepare.

ENROLL NOW

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