Gap Year Volunteer Abroad

Gap year volunteer abroad programs are gaining in popularity across the world. The simple reason being the wealth of knowledge and real-world experience it imbibes in its participants. Gap Year volunteering abroad is a time to explore new places such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Peru, Costa Rica & South Africa make lasting relationships, and involve yourself in helping people or the environment, or animals in need. Gap year volunteering does not require any specific qualifications or experience. You can choose from a variety of programs and locations that best suit you.

We recommend choosing a volunteer program in your gap year that relates in some way to your future career aspirations. This not only looks great on your CV for prospective future employers but will truly bring about the passion in you when you begin working on programs. Most of our gap year programs involve helping women and children and predominantly require you to teach English or basic computer skills at our program locations worldwide. You can also volunteer on marine conservation projects with sea turtles or with wildlife or animal care volunteer projects. Medical projects are also available for gap year medics.

Gap Year Volunteer Locations

Gap Year in India

India is a great destination to pursue a gap year program. It offers a wealth of opportunities for things to do, places to go, and sights to see. It’s a perfect place for a gap year program with a tight budget as living costs are low and you can truly explore the breadth of the country without spending too much. Taking a gap year in India offers you the chance to do something meaningful to help people while adding sought after skills to your CV in the long run.There are many volunteering opportunities in India, from English teaching, medical work to women empowerment programs.

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Gap Year in Nepal

Volunteering in a gap year program is the best way to explore Nepal and to learn and begin to understand the culture, customs, and people. Our gap year programs offer the right balance between gaining real-life skills that are marketable while truly exploring the country up close. A mention of gap year volunteering not only looks great on your CV but will set you on the right path to gain self confidence in interacting with different types of people. Popular programs involve teaching english, childcare, or taking up medical or nursing volunteering.

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Gap Year in South Africa

Taking up a gap year program in South Africa is a rewarding and mind expanding experience. The country is a melting point of natural beauty and a rich culture. The country has recovered fairly well from several challenges it faced in the last 20 years but poverty and wealth gaps are still widespread. Investing time in a gap year program enables you to truly help people in need and give them a solid footing to take on life’s challenges. Gap year volunteers can work in education and social work or health care and animal conservation.

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Costa Rica Gap year Sea Turtle Conservation

Gap year in Costa Rica

Home to captivating landscapes, exotic animals, stunning beaches and vibrant cities, Costa Rica is a truly fascinating country for a gap year. People taking up gap year programs get to split their team in a balanced way in taking part in volunteer activities as well as exploration. Costa Rica suffers due to urban poverty, gender inequality, and child labor issues. Many volunteer programs work to protect the nesting turtles that return to the beaches of Costa Rica each year while many others help the rural populations with education, women empowerment and other initiatives.

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Community Development in Costa Rica
Gap Year Abroad in Africa
Gap Year group in South Africa
Gap Year in India on special need volunteer program
Gap Year in Nepal teaching
Gap Year students in Nepal
Gap Year teaching children in Nepal
Gap Year Travel in Costa Rica
Gap year volunteer in India Teaching
Gap Year Volunteering with women empowerment indigenous communities
Gap Year volunteers in Kerala South India
Gap Year Volunteers in Philippines
Gap Year women empowerment in Costa Rica
GapYear students group excursion in Nepal
Group excursion in Cambodia
Learning yoga in India

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Other Volunteer Abroad Programs

Special Needs and Mental Health Volunteer

For people living with special needs, stigmas in society are high and they struggle with tasks that ordinary people don’t even think twice about. Even the most basic medical and educational needs are difficult to meet for these children and adults suffering from physical and mental disabilities. It is especially...
Teaching English

Imparting knowledge and education to the underprivileged is the core goal behind our Teaching volunteer programs. Our teaching programs focus on English and sometimes may include basic computer literacy and other subjects. As part of our teaching programs, you will work at local primary schools, after school centers or community...
Wildlife & Animal Conservation

Our animal care and Wildlife conservation volunteering abroad programs are the perfect conservation opportunity to protect endangered species from extinction. Animals across the globe are in need of conservation and general care, both wildlife species and domesticated animals. As a volunteer, you participate in programs that bring about lasting change,...
Dentistry Internships

Our Dental Abroad Program offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to cases that may be very different from your home country. Volunteers on dentistry projects can expect to take a shadowing or assisting role, as regulations mean that independent patient care is very restricted. When volunteering as a group...
Sea Turtle & Marine Conservation

Sea turtle conservation volunteer abroad projects are fun and combine your beach vacations with meaningful work which goes a long way in the concentrated efforts globally to prevent these enchanting marine creatures from going extinct. All seven sea turtle species are endangered today and without conservation turtles may soon be...
Sports Volunteer

Extensive research and studies have shown that participating in a sport can help in the development of a child’s self-esteem and confidence. Simple gestures such as a high-five or a pat on the back builds confidence and improves bonding between children. Sports help children develop social skills and self-confidence which...
Environment & Conservation

We firmly believe that we must address the disastrous changes to our climate caused by climate change and reckless industrialization in ecologically fragile zones. Local governments and key policy making bodies must work hand in hand to mitigate environmental damage and if we wish to see a brighter future for...
School Renovations

There is no feeling in the world that tops putting a genuine smile on a child's face. Underprivileged children the world over often have little or no access to a quality education. Those who do end up in schools with crumbling infrastructure (quite literally!) where the school grounds and buildings...
NGO Internships

NGOs, or non-governmental organizations, are nonprofit charities that operate independently of governments and usually on an international level. They offer aid to people, help animals, and work with environment conservation groups. NGOs strive to bring a better quality of life to underserved communities through various humanitarian programs, workshops, and campaigns. NGO...
Family Volunteering

Our family volunteer programs take place in child friendly locations in India, Nepal, South Africa, and Costa Rica. They are short-term programs that are designed to fit in with your children’s school semesters and school holidays. Our family volunteering programs range from 1-week to 2-weeks with flexible start dates, making...
Gap Year Volunteer Abroad

Gap year volunteer abroad programs are gaining in popularity across the world. The simple reason being the wealth of knowledge and real-world experience it imbibes in its participants. Gap Year volunteering abroad is a time to explore new places, make lasting relationships, and involve yourself in helping people or the...
Career Break Volunteer

Working professionals often feel burnt out with the stress and responsibilities that come with juggling a family and career. A well-deserved break to recharge is often the elixir to a long and fulfilling life. A career break has many benefits. It takes your mind off from mundane work tasks and...
Senior Volunteer

Volunteering programs are not just aimed at young men and women looking for a new experience before they embark on a career. It's a rewarding experience for senior people too who just want to take a break from their careers or contribute to something meaningful during their golden retirement years....
Medical Volunteer

Sign-up for our medical volunteering programs if you are a medical or healthcare student who is aspiring for a medical career but needs real-time training and mentoring. You don’t necessarily have to have a medical degree, as requirements are different for each program. There are even pre-med volunteer abroad programs...
Yoga Holiday & Volunteer

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with our yoga and volunteer program in India. You will be living in the stunning and charming town of Fort Kochi in Kerala. An absolute gem of a destination in South India, popularly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Fort Kochi has a rustic...
Women's Empowerment

Women around the world face tremendous hardships, especially in developing countries due to many social and economic factors. Gender inequality and lack of access to a quality education is a huge impediment in their upliftment and growth. The divide is evident right from classrooms, workplaces, and homes which clearly shows...
Internship in India

Volunteer in India's vibrant medical landscape, gaining invaluable experience while serving communities in need. Medical internship programs connect you with hospitals, clinics, and NGOs, where you'll shadow professionals, assist in basic tasks, and witness healthcare realities unique to India. Whether stationed in bustling urban hospitals or remote rural clinics, participants...
Internship In Nepal

Volunteer internships in Nepal offer an experience beyond comparison. Nestled amongst majestic peaks and rich cultural tapestry, you'll contribute to communities while gaining unique skills. Beyond clinical experience, delve into the heart of Nepal. Contribute to outreach programs in remote villages, witness traditional practices, and forge meaningful connections with locals....
Internship in Peru

Adventure, purpose, and cultural immersion. These are just a few words to describe an internship volunteer program in Peru. Imagine yourself contributing to meaningful projects while exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a budding medical student shadowing doctors in local clinics or an aspiring architect assisting with...
Internship in Sri Lanka

Seeking an internship that blends meaningful travel and professional growth? Look no further than Sri Lanka! Internships for undergraduates in Sri Lanka offer unparalleled opportunities to contribute to local communities while gaining valuable experience in diverse fields. Go beyond textbooks, step into real-world projects. Internship opportunities in Sri Lanka aren't...
Internship in Vietnam

Seeking an internship that blends cultural immersion with professional growth? Look no further than Vietnam! Internship opportunities in Vietnam offer international students a unique chance to gain valuable experience while exploring a vibrant nation.

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Testimonial Videos

Family Volunteering

India

Michael & Darla Stoddart family from Canada on the India Family Volunteer Program, November 2019.

With children aged 10 and 7 we curated a program for the family where they participated on our kindergarten teaching program for 2 weeks with lots of staff support and also got ample time to explore India with their children.
Medical Volunteering

Nepal

Meet our medical students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, May 2019.

This group of students signed up to join the medical electives placement in Nepal for 4 weeks where we gave them a rotation in various departments of the hospital. Their medical placement allowed them to earn credits on their medical degree and learn from patient cases they would not normally see back home and
Women’s Empowerment

India

Isis Barei & Caitlin Neil from the UK join our Women’s Empowerment program in June 2019

These two friends came to India to participate on our empowerment program with women where they taught English and life skills to a group of women in Fort Kochi, Kerala. Living and working like locals gave them a chance to really learn about life in India, explore the area and give back to the community.
Engineering Internship

Nepal

Camilla Børsand and Baptiste Menaspa from Norway joined the Engineering Placement in January 2018.
Living in a remote part of Nepal and assisting with structural design work with local engineers and the community was an experience of a lifetime for these two students. Not only could they add this experience to their resume but they also got to learn from the challenges of working with limited resources.
Dog Care Program

Sri Lanka

Jack Tysowski from Canada joined us in August 2018 assisting at a dog shelter in Galle, Sri Lanka.

As a gap year student Jack would go everyday for about 4 hours to help the shelter that was devoted to the well-being of stray dogs in southern Sri Lanka. If your passionate about dogs and love to care for them this is the program for you!
Nursing Placement

Sri Lanka

Meet our group of final year French Nursing students who got to work in well known public hospitals in Southern Sri Lanka. They got to work in several departments of the hospital where they could practice basic procedures under the supervision of expert medical and nursing teams. On the side they also got to explore Sri Lanka and truly immerse themselves into island life.
Surf & Sports Volunteer

South Africa

This volunteer program in South Africa is a great way for volunteers to gain experience working with children and groups. Learning new outdoor activities such as swimming, boxing, spike ball surfing and skateboarding
Teaching & Family Volunteering

South Africa

The main objective of our family volunteering program in South Africa is the facilitation of poverty prevention programmes and upliftment in communities. This program is perfect for parents who want to get involved with a host of different activities with their children involving community development.
Teaching in Maldives

Maldives

Watch our over 50s volunteer Brenda reflecting on how life changing her experience has been as a volunteer teacher in Maldives.
Volunteer in Maldives

Maldives

Here is a little glimpse of Maldives and what your life will be during your free time as a volunteer in the Maldives!
Volunteer in India

India

If you are wondering what volunteering is about then watch this video about India and volunteering in this beautiful destination.
Medical Electives

India

Join our 4 week medical elective programs in India where you can gain insight into medical systems and network with professionals in field.

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