Children and Education
Volunteer Abroad Projects

  Help shape the future of our world by volunteering abroad in education.
  Teach addition and subtraction in rural South America.
  Experience friendship that extends beyond words, language, and age.
  Create a global community, build lasting relationships, and learn about another culture and yourself.

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Meet Our Members!

Adam E. Knudsen

Project Director

Annika Kankaanperä

Facilitator

Rožamarija Trebar

Supporter

Past Projects

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Teaching Quests in Costa Rica

Education is the key to unlocking the vast potential that all humans share. Access to even basic education resources is crucial and can be life-altering. Volunteers can teach English, math, science, environmental studies, and even coach sports.

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Community Development Quests in Peru

Many global communities lack the resources to fully develop and flourish. Help to rebuild these communities by working to alleviate poverty, provide health and education resources, and promote local culture.

New Destination Opening

  • Finland Feb 2023
    Long-Term Quest to Finland has opened for 6-month to 1-year travels in February 2023. You can choose from children and education and social work volunteer project areas.
  • Italy July 2023
    Short-Term Quests to Italy have opened for 2 – 12 weeks travels. Volunteers can support foster care projects located in Northern Italy, living near or on site with the family. Volunteer Abroad Quests to Italy are available year-round.
  • Spain Dec 2023
    Short-Term Quests to Spain are now open for volunteer abroad programs. You can choose from children and education, environmental sustainability, and conservation volunteer project areas.
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About us


United Planet is a 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 more than 30 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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Popular Short-Term Countries


Costa Rica


Eduador


Ghana


Japan


Nepal


Peru

Contact us

United Planet
361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 874-8041

quest@unitedplanet.org