Volunteer in Sweden with United Planet: 6 or 12 months

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ORGANIZATION: United Planet

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Wilderness, wildlife, and friendly people await you in Sweden. While it is one of the largest countries in Europe, Sweden is also one of the least densely populated, with only 9.4 million people. Most locals live in large cities in southern Sweden, specifically Stockholm. Sweden's native people, the Sami, are known for a nomadic existence of herding reindeer and living with nature. Some of the Sami have moved north to continue their lifestyle, while others have modernized and moved to cities. Two-thirds of Sweden is covered by ancient forests, crystal-clear rivers and mountain ranges, including the mountains that form the border with Norway. Nature is of utmost importance to most Swedes, and urban areas always include green parks, major recycling programs and serious environmental protection laws. There is a lot to see in this beautiful, remote world, and volunteers find a people and a zest for the untouched outdoors like none they've experienced before.

United Planet is the US and Canadian partner of the International Cultural Youth Exchange, or ICYE. As a volunteer in Sweden, you will be hosted by PeaceWorks Sweden, ICYE's Swedish partner organization. The focus of their work is to add meaning to the lives of their volunteers through community involvement and education.

Possible volunteer projects include:

  • Caring for physically and mentally disabled individuals in local support centers
  • Assisting full-time staff in daily activities, caring for elderly individuals who live in special homes or centers; involves extensive exposure to Swedish language and culture
  • Volunteering in homes for youth with drug and social problems, including running programs for them and encouraging them
  • Working on ecologically sustainable farms, including feeding and taking care of animals, planting and harvesting, and more

Please visit our website for more information about the projects.

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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

Environment
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Environment, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11 Arlington StreetBoston, MA 02116

DATE POSTED

October 27, 2016

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Mental Health
  • Problem Solving
  • People Skills
  • Elder care
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 or 12 months
  • U.S. or Canadian citizen

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