Directory of Gap Years Resources

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This section contains useful links for those thinking on embarking on a year out between A-Levels (or similar qualifications) and University.
It contains links to projects, gap year organisations and useful travel sites.

Subcategories

• Organisations
• Personal Experiences

Resources in This Category

• BBC News

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/1496182.stm
  Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pros and cons of gap years.

• Best Gap Year

  http://www.bestgapyear.co.uk/
  Worldwide gap year opportunities for college leavers, university graduates and career breaks.

• Gap Guru

  http://www.gapguru.com/
  Offers a wide range of gap year opportunities for students and people taking a mid-career break, including voluntary/paid work; includes information about their services, affiliations and contacts.

• Gap Year 365

  http://www.gapyear365.com/
  A directory of gap year activities including volunteering, work, teaching and travel opportunities worldwide.

• Gap Year Jobs

  http://www.gapyearjobs.co.uk/
  Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.

• Gapwork Ltd

  http://www.gapwork.com/
  Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.

• GapYear.Com

  http://www.gapyear.com/
  A gap year information site.

• Guardian- Gap Year Travel

  http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gap-year-travel
  Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.

• Overseas Job Centre

  http://www.overseasjobcentre.co.uk/
  News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.

• Oyster Gap Year

  http://www.oysterworldwide.com/
  Offers information and advice on gap year voluntary work placements in diverse destinations.

• Safetrek

  http://www.safetrek.co.uk/
  Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.

• The Gap Year Guidebook

  http://www.gap-year.com/
  Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.

• The Year Out Group

  http://www.yearoutgroup.org/
  An association of year out organisations; describes the group, opportunities offered, and an advice section for gappers and parents/advisers.

• Ultimate Gap Year

  http://www.ultimategapyear.co.uk/
  Provide courses and essential safety advice to students and individuals about taking a gap year or career break. Information about services and contact details.

• Voluntary Work Information Service

  http://www.workingabroad.com/
  Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.

• Volunteer Africa

  http://www.volunteerafrica.org/
  Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.

• World Service Enquiry

  http://www.wse.org.uk/
  Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.

• Xtreme Gap Year

  http://www.xtremegapyear.co.uk/
  Gap year company that has adrenaline and adventure travel programmes.

• Year Out Work

  http://www.yearoutwork.co.uk/
  Gap year jobs directory featuring working holidays and worldwide seasonal jobs

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