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Volunteer in the United Kingdom with United Planet: 6 or 12 months
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The United Kingdom, or UK, is made up of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Island, all islands in between the northern Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The UK's history is rich and diverse - from mysterious Stonehenge, to Roman rule and Arthurian legend - this history has long captivated the imagination. After World War II, as the British Empire began to collapse, the UK united and built itself into the modern and prosperous nation it is today. Cool, rainy temperatures year-round characterize the moderate climate here. As a volunteer, you will get to experience life from a local's perspective while working with those who find themselves on the fringes of society.
United Planet is the US and Canadian partner of the International Cultural Youth Exchange, or ICYE. As a volunteer in the United Kingdom, you will be hosted by ICYE UK, ICYE's partner organization there. Staff at ICYEUK host up to 50 volunteers year-round for a variety of community programs.
Possible volunteer projects include:
- Caring and organizing activities for youth and adults living with physical or mental disabilities
- Working with teens from low-income or troubled families in outdoor camps or community centers
- Assisting at an outdoor ranch or training facility that promotes the personal development of the local community
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.
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WHERE
11 Arlington StBoston, MA 02116
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Physical Therapy
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Sports Coaching
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 or 12 months
- U.S. or Canadian citizen