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Cuba Immersion Quests
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As a member of United Planet’s Cuba Immersion Quest, you’ll see Cuba as it truly is...from the moment you step onto the ground you’ll be swept up in authentic Cuban cultural experiences. Through extensive, daily interaction with business owners, artists, and scholars, you will deepen your understanding of how this neighboring island is adjusting to its changing relationship with the US and world. Along with your Quest group, build meaningful relationships with the people that are shaping Cuba’s promising future.
Led by your Cuban host, you and your group members will have the unique chance to share and exchange your skills and expertise with local Cubans from diverse sectors of society and truly connect with some of Cuba’s brightest and most promising young minds. Your group’s program will be designed based on the interests and skills of the participants, ranging from working with a local dance troupe, to immersing yourself in the Orishas, to experiencing Old Havana alongside your Cuban hosts. This program is for people of all backgrounds, ages 18 and up.
Exact activities in Cuba will be decided based on the interests and goals of your Quest group, however, here are some possibilities!
- See the work of the artist Fuster: this local artist's home has changed over the years from a small community project to a complete masterpiece that brings light, spirit, and energy to the town.
- Engage with La Colmenita: La Colmenita is a theater program that inspires social change. Get to know this amazing company through workshops, language exchange, and cooperative games.
- Experience the Organoponicos: these unique organic farming communities are pioneers in creating environmentally friendly and sustainable food practices for Cuba.
- Take a walk back in time: visit the vibrant historical Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour this unique piece of history on foot and by antique car.
- A Day in the Life: visit a local Cuban neighborhood and see what "a day in the life" looks like for your Cuban hosts. Learn about healthcare, food shopping, government, and private business as you gain an understanding what day to day is like for many Cubans.
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About United Planet
Location:
361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115, US
Mission Statement
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 over 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.
Description
Established in 2001, United Planet offers personalized, immersive, international experiential learning, service-learning, volunteer, and internship experiences to an extensive network of partners in more than 30 countries. Volunteers and interns have helped address important global issues while broadening cross-cultural understanding, developing leadership and other 21st century skills, building bridges across divides, and forging cohesive and productive cross-border relationships.A United Planet Quest is truly the ultimate educational adventure combining all elements of cultural learning, exploration, and humanitarian service. By working closely with the local people, United Planet volunteers make a positive difference in a range of areas, such as community development, healthcare, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and more.
United Planet Quests enable volunteers to broaden global perspectives and cross-cultural understanding, improve foreign language skills, work in international teams, develop leadership skills, and most importantly, build lifelong friendships
Please visit United Planet at unitedplanet.org, email: quest@unitedplanet.org, or call 1-617-874-8041 to learn more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
11 Arlington StreetBoston, MA 02116
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Business Development
- Visual Arts
- Community Outreach
- English
- Business Planning
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 5 days