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Volunteer in Taiwan with United Planet: 6 or 12 Months
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Steep mountains and lush forests beckon volunteers to Taiwan's sunny shores. One of the most densely populated countries in the world, Taiwan is an island nation the size of the combined land area of US states Maryland and Delaware. 23 million people make up this friendly but crowded country. Volunteers who want an urban experience but love the wild, tropical outdoors were made for this place. The Taiwanese people are divided politically between those who want reunification with China and those who continue to support Taiwanese independence. Taiwan has a history of being claimed by world powers first settled by pacific islanders, migration from China began in the 15th century, and centuries of occupation by the Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish and then Chinese followed. Taiwan's origins as an agricultural nation still shine as good food, great variety, and even night markets abound.
United Planet is the US and Canadian partner of the International Cultural Youth Exchange, or ICYE. As a volunteer in Taiwan, you will be hosted by ICYE Taiwan, ICYE's partner organization here. ICYE Taiwan was established in 1992 and has more than 1,000 volunteers who serve and share in cross-cultural experiences.
Possible volunteer projects include:
- Volunteering with children and youth from underprivileged families by organizing games, creating workshops, and assisting them with their homework
- Working with children and adults living with a variety of disabilities; tasks may include helping with academic work, teaching vocational education topics, and physical and language therapy
- Assisting in a nursing home, helping to create a joyful environment for the elderly residents
Please visit our website for more information about the projects!
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About United Planet
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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.
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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
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Elder care
- Reading / Writing
- 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