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Volunteer in Taiwan
Volunteers will find themselves mesmerized by the steep mountains, lush forests, and glittering skylines of Taiwan–a modern industrialized megalopolis. It’s home to 23 million people and volunteers will be exposed to Taiwanese culture–a combination of the East and the West, the ancient and the modern. Volunteers will also be lured by the bustling night markets, which can be found in every city and town. Gobble down traditional food and desserts like stinky tofu, Taiwanese fried chicken, oyster omelets, fried dumplings, shaved ice, glutinous rice cakes, and more!
United Planet also offers Long-Term (6 months and one year) Volunteer Abroad programs in Taiwan. Also, learn more about all of our volunteer abroad programs and virtual volunteering and virtual internship countries in Asia.
Discover
The majority of Taiwanese, over 93%, are adherents of a combination of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism; around 4% identify as Christians; and the remainder is other religions, such as Islam. Visit a temple or two to witness temple rituals or speak to a local to learn their way of life.
Learn
Although Taiwan’s population is made up of around 98% of Han Chinese descent, which consists of mostly Han immigrants are known as “native Taiwanese”. Back in the 17th Century, a large number of migrants from China started arriving in Taiwan-fleeing from turmoil. The two main groups of people are Min nan (or Hokkien) from the Fujian province and the Hakka from Guandong in China. The struggle between independence and reunification continues today for Taiwan-a country’s identity hangs in the balance. In a recent news BBC reported that more and more residents in Taiwan feel they’re more Taiwanese than Chinese.
Challenge
Discover Taiwan’s history and culture by visiting the National Palace Museum containing around 700,000 artifacts. Learn the history of Taiwan dating back 8,000 years ago through 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts.
Quest Fees and Details
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
- Pre-departure preparation
- Food and lodging in your host country
- Airport Transfers
- Emergency medical insurance
- Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
- In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
- 20-40 hrs of service per week
- A United Planet t-shirt
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Taiwan. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Taiwan and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation.
| 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 10 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,553 | $1,840 | $2,128 | $2,415 | $2,703 | $2,990 | $3,278 | $3,565 | $3,858 |
About Our Quest Fee
Your Quest Fee supports the resources and infrastructure needed to make your experience safe, meaningful, and impactful — for both you and the host community. As a nonprofit, every cost directly supports essential program elements, not extras.
This includes:
- Pre-departure training
- Language support and learning
- In-country & virtual support and supervision
- Accommodations & host family placement
- Meals
- Airport transportation
- Cultural activities and excursions
These components are carefully designed to ensure volunteers are prepared, supported, and able to contribute in a responsible and productive way.
We are a mission-driven organization, which means funds are used intentionally to create experiences that are valuable, ethical, and sustainable for everyone involved.
Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is required at enrollment to secure your program placement. After confirmation, you may pay the Quest Fee in full or through installments. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before departure.