Many organisations will arrange opportunities to volunteer for a variety of projects in the UK and abroad. Most will charge a fee to cover costs, so ensure that you research the company thoroughly before payment.
General information:
- - Information from the AGCAS 'Special Interest Series' on gap years.
- - Gap year advice.
A-Z of organisers (not conclusive)
Abroad China offers several programs, including internship programs, volunteer programs and study tours
AIESEC is a 60 year-old global organisation that develops students and recent graduates into leaders by running and participating in an international exchange program
Children's holiday camps in the UK
The British Council provides international placements for undergraduate scientists, engineers and architects through the IAESTE program
Opportunities range from the popular camp counselling programme, Summer Camp USA, and flexible work and travel programmes in Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand to volunteering/teaching placements in Africa, South and Central America, South East Asia and China
CCUSA offers work in children's summer camps around the world
Company providing a range of conservation themed expeditions
An international environmental charity offering expeditions with an emphasis on helping the environment
Not-for-profit NGO whose mission is to design and develop socio-environmental, educational and infrastructure projects with the purpose of guiding the development of rural/semi-rural localities through the path of a sustainable development, increasing the quality of life of their inhabitants.
Organisation that provides short and long term gap year programs
Providing links to charity-led conservation and community projects
i-to-i is one of the world's leading TEFL course and internship providers, running English government-regulated TEFL training and international placements for first time TEFL teachers plus a comprehensive TEFL jobs board
Gap Year opportunities available in Australia and South East Asia
Programmes in English speaking countries or teaching in China and Thailand
Building educational centres for underprivileged children in Peru
Community projects and adventure holidays around the world
Placements across a variety of professional areas in Shanghai, China
Oyster Worldwide is a well-regarded gap year travel and responsible travel specialist.
An educational organisation which offers online internships, internships abroad and study tours to students.
Volunteering projects in developing countries across sectors such as medicine, care, teaching, conservation and journalism
Large gap year travel company offering wide range of programmes
A charity dedicated to environmental conservation and tackling poverty
Wide range of world-wide projects
Volunteering opportunities in South Asia across sectors such as medicine, teaching, sport and conservation
Provide volunteering opportunities in community schemes across Wales as well as overseas
Comparison platform for international volunteer opportunities
Volunteering projects in international development