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For 24 Years United Planet offers volunteer opportunities world wide, creating a global community.

Volunteers can make a global impact in local communities while also gaining real-life experience, expanding worldviews, and bridging cross-cultural barriers by immersing in another culture!

06/05/2026

🌍 Where would you like your children, students, or team members to explore next?

Take a moment to engage with our interactive word search and discover which global destinations stand out to you.

From Costa Rica to Japan and beyond, each country represents a meaningful opportunity for cultural exchange, learning, and real-world global experience through United Planet Quests.

As parents, professionals, and organizations, where do you see the greatest potential for growth, connection, and impact?

Comment the country you see

P.S You must go there ;)

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day

At United Planet, we believe environmental sustainability is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility.

Through our global volunteer Quests, participants engage in hands-on environmental conservation, community development, and sustainability projects that support long-term impact across communities around the world.

From protecting natural ecosystems to supporting local environmental initiatives, every action contributes to a healthier planet and more resilient communities.

Today is a reminder that meaningful change starts with collective action.

06/01/2026

Happy New Month. Welcome to June

We are already halfway through the year, but it is not too late to begin again, try something new, or move closer to the goals and experiences that matter to you.

There is still time to grow, explore, connect, and make a meaningful impact. Maybe this is the season to step outside your comfort zone, engage with new communities, and experience the world differently.

Growth does not always happen in big moments. Sometimes it begins with a single decision to connect, learn, serve, or step beyond what feels familiar.

May this new month bring fresh perspective, meaningful connections, and the courage to keep going.

Photos from United Planet's post 05/29/2026

One month can change more than your summer.

It can strengthen your confidence, expand your worldview, and give you an experience that stays with you long after the program ends.

Through United Planet’s global and virtual internship experiences, students gain real-world international exposure, build meaningful skills, and develop experiences that stand out in college applications, resumes, and interviews.

Because sometimes, all it takes is one meaningful opportunity to change the direction of your future.

Learn more at [www.unitedplanet.org]

05/29/2026

As summer approaches, many people begin asking the same question: “Where should I travel this year?”

But increasingly, students, professionals, and global citizens are also asking a different question:
“How can I engage with the world more meaningfully?”

United Planet’s global and virtual Quests are designed for individuals seeking more than traditional travel experiences. Through cultural immersion, service, experiential learning, and cross-cultural collaboration, participants gain opportunities to contribute meaningfully while developing a broader understanding of communities, cultures, and global challenges.

Whether participating onsite across countries such as Costa Rica, South Africa, Japan, Peru, and Morocco, or engaging virtually from home, Quests are built around connection, perspective, and purposeful engagement.

Because meaningful travel is not only about where you go. It is about how deeply you engage while you are there.

Learn more at unitedplanet.org

05/28/2026

We are excited to announce that Jill Tracy, CEO of United Planet, will be presenting at the International Internship Conference (IIC) in Madrid from June 9–11.

Her presentation will explore the life-changing opportunities created through global travel and virtual internships and how immersive international experiences help foster leadership, cultural understanding, and meaningful global connection.

If you are interested in connecting, collaborating, or exploring partnership opportunities in internships and global experiential learning, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more about our programs: unitedplanet.org/virtual-internships-virtual-volunteering

05/25/2026

Volunteering has the power to transform lives both within communities and within ourselves.

From reducing stress and burnout to building confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of purpose, volunteering can have a meaningful impact on mental health and personal growth.

At United Planet, our volunteer Quests and internships are designed to create experiences rooted in service, cultural immersion, and human connection. Whether abroad or virtual, participants step outside their everyday routines, engage with communities around the world, and often discover growth within themselves along the way.

This is more than volunteering. It is an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and transform through global experiences that leave a lasting impact long after the journey ends.

Watch the full video to learn how volunteering can support mental wellbeing, self-discovery, and global connection.

Learn more through the link in bio

05/25/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 26, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation on Intergenerational Peacebuilding

This webinar will explore intergenerational peacebuilding as a practice of connection and collaboration across age groups to create more peaceful and resilient communities.

We’re honored to be joined by:
Catalina Chavarria – Director, Corporación PRIMED
Katy Hansell – Expert Leadership Coach & Strategic Advisor
Jill Tracy – CEO, United Planet

The conversation will be moderated by Kelly Ryan, Operations Manager at United Planet.

Together, our speakers will share personal insights and leadership perspectives on how empathy, communication, respect, and community engagement can inspire future generations to become advocates for peace and social impact.

Discover how peace begins in everyday relationships and grows across communities through shared experiences and intentional connection.

đź“… Tomorrow | May 26, 2026
đź•“ 4:00 PM EST
🎥 Live Zoom Webinar

Register now to be part of this important conversation.
https://unitedplanet-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/qfvT1P70Qp-ZwAdHcYdqiA #/

05/25/2026

How many personality traits can you find?

From adventurous and curious to compassionate and resilient, these are some of the qualities that help shape meaningful global experiences and connections.

Comment the first word you spot below ⬇️

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