About United Planet
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission – to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect volunteers who want to make a difference with communities in 35 countries, where they learn, teach, work, engage, and immerse themselves in a culture outside their comfort zone. For many, it’s the most fulfilling experience of their lives.
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission – to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect volunteers who want to make a difference with communities in 35 countries, where they learn, teach, work, engage, and immerse themselves in a culture outside their comfort zone. For many, it’s the most fulfilling experience of their lives.
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Alex Rabinowitz
Participated in 2016
AlumniAlex is a second year student at the University of St Andrews, where he is studying economics and psychology. Alex takes part in a mentoring scheme at...
I chose to go abroad to really push myself. I would describe myself as quite a shy person, so what better way to force myself out of my comfort zone than by going to a different country? I really wanted to immerse myself in a different culture, and hopefully help people at the same time.
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Kathleen Chafe
Participated in 2016
AlumniKathleen is a 24 year old nursing student at Cape Breton University, near the small town of Sydney in Nova Scotia, Canada. She loves animals, books, and travel.
Normally, I would consider myself a homebody, but when this opportunity was presented to me, I just couldn't turn it down. Not only did I get to travel to Ecuador with a group of friends, but I was also able to practice nursing in another country; who could say no to that?
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Noah Graves
Participated in 2015
AlumniNoah is a 17 year old from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. He recently went on an incredible life-changing journey to Peru, during which he was able t...
Living in a small east coast Canadian town, I've always wanted to explore the world and escape the small town feel of where I live. I volunteer at many local places, such as hospitals and red cross events, but I wanted to expand that further. I considered Thailand, South Africa, and many other places before I finally decided on Peru, which I am very glad I did.
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