Groups are split into smaller groups to work with local clinics, schools and orphanages in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Projects include teaching basic English and vocational skills and working in the orphanage tending to the needs of the children. Excursions include spending a day or more at the Angkor Wat Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a boat ride to a nearby floating village; a tour of a silk-making plant; and, a visit to a Buddhist pagoda where you can have lunch with the monks.

Groups work with environmentally-focused non-profits and nature reserves to help build infrastructure. Volunteers build trails and help with maintenance and other need construction projects including medical clinics. Excursions are varied and can include jungle walks, beach visits, zip lining, canopy tours, hot air ballooning, a day tour of San Jose and white water rafting. Accommodation is with host families.

Groups are based in the village of Putubiw in the Cape Coast region of Ghana. Groups support the Chief and the Youth Association to assist their people’s work in developing their community according to their unique needs. Projects change regularly, but there are many areas for which they have requested assistance including: business development, building a school, HIV/AIDS education, educational consulting and more. Excursions include going to the beach on Cape Coast and also participating in a elevated canopy walk through the jungle.

Groups work with local villages and communities in the Kathmandu area on a variety of medical education-related projects, one option is the ‘adopt a school’ program where your group could help construct needed buildings such as a library for a local school, and also bring books to fill it. Working at an orphanage and doing construction work is also a possibility. Excursions include hikes in the surrounding mountains and valleys. Volunteers can also learn the art of Nepalese cooking and take dance lessons.

Groups work in either a remote village called Cai Cay doing construction work and providing medical care to the local children there, working in Cuzco with street children organizations or orphanages. If your group has a healthcare focus, it is also possible for medical students and medical professionals to work in clinics in Cuzco. Cultural activities and excursions include an overnight trip to Macchu Picchu, salsa dance lessons and four hours per week of Spanish language classes.  In your free time, you can tour churches and museums, explore the wonder of Incan ruins, shop for goods made by talented local artisans, and experience Cusco’s nightlife!

Groups work with children in a large orphanage in a remote village in the Transylvanian region of Romania. Typical work includes medical, construction work, farming, and of course, playing with/tutoring the orphanage adorable children. Excursions include day trips to cities nearby such as Bresov and to Bram’s Castle (also known as Dracula's castle) and other sites of interest in the surrounding areas.

Program Cost:

• Extensive pre-departure training from United Planet Quest Team
• Full orientation upon arrival by United Planet in-country coordinator
• Travel insurance
• Round trip airport transfers
• Accomodations / Meals
• Full coordination on the ground by United Planet in-country coordinator
• Excursions
• Cultural activities such as dancing or cooking classes
• Language lessons in some destinations
• Optional excursions and activities as requested