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Take a gap year to travel the USA for gap year jobs and paid work abroad.

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The USA stretches 2,500 miles from New York City to sunny California. The strong culture of each region makes the USA an exciting and diverse country to work abroad.

Our programmes range from casual summer jobs for university students to professional work placements to advance your CV and career.

Click on the links below to find out about USA gap year jobs, paid work programmes and USA volunteer work.

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America Gap Year Tours
America is an endless source of wonder and Real Gap has created numerous tours to let you experience what appeals to you most. Big cities, stunning national parks, the deep South and much, much more – you choose!
From £349

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America Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer
You'll play a vital role in helping change people’s opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, as well as caring for those that have been neglected and abused. There are also opportunities to discover rural New Mexico. From £959

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California Conservation
Working on two different projects within the Golden State, you’ll be involved in activities such as salmon restoration, tree planting, trail reconstruction, building renovation and flood prevention. Perfect for those who like working in the sun! From £449

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Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
Help care for exotic animals such as leopards, tigers, bears, cougars and wolves, which have been abused, neglected or orphaned. You’ll stay in the sanctuary grounds, near stunning beaches and Everglades National Park. From £959

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Gibbon Conservation California
Work with some of the rarest groups of gibbons - small, endangered apes. Through this project, you can get involved with all aspects of their care and efforts to keep them from extinction. From £799

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Grand Canyon Rafting 8 Day Tour
Take the trip of a lifetime through one of the most spectacular natural features on Earth. You’ll sail on a motorised raft, passing desert scenery and waterfalls and stopping off to explore the sights. From £1369

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H2B USA Working Visa
The H2B programme is not available in 2008 due to an extreme shortage of visas. Please contact us for alternative opportunities. Do you want to work in the USA but you have no professional qualifications? Join the H2B visa programme to do seasonal work in the USA. Take one of our placements or find a job of your own. From £799

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Hawaii Conservation
Cultivate your interest in botany and nature on the paradisiacal Island of Kauai. You’ll help the flora thrive by carrying out tasks such as planting native species and clearing trials in the Hawaiian forests. From £499

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J1 USA Career Training Visa
Work in the USA for 6, 12 or 18 months in your career field! You have the freedom to find your own job placement and work in the city of your choice! From £868

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Nevada Conservation Volunteer
Help protect some of America’s most beautiful lakes, mountains, deserts and national parks. You’ll build dry stonewalls and create trails that won’t spoil the scenery, and then camp under the stars at night!
From £599

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Paid Student Summer Jobs USA
Calling all students! Get a paid job in the USA and earn money for up to 3 months, then travel. Choose one of our jobs in hospitality, sales, maintenance or another field or arrange your own. From £459

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Ranch Volunteer Programme USA
Live ranch life to the full with activities such as horse riding, cattle gathering, branding, trail riding and ranch chores. Campfires and scenery straight from the big screen make it perfect for horse-loving travellers! From £1499

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Rebuild New Orleans
Undo some of the devastation and suffering caused by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll help rebuild the homes of people in a trailer park. Even if you don’t have building experience, you can still make a valuable difference. From £399

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Round the World Gap Year 1
Travel through the USA, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and India during an unforgettable gap year. Fit in volunteer placements, excursions, paid work opportunities, cultural activities and loads more – but also have time to do your own thing. From £7199

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Round the World Gap Year 2
Experience our most popular programmes across three continents. Volunteer in Africa, work, travel and learn to surf in Australia, explore New Zealand and Fiji, and then go coast to coast across America.
From £6299

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Texas Wildlife Rescue
Work with orphaned, injured and often very cute wildlife! Bottle-feed fawns and take care of baby squirrels, baby opossums and many other creatures. You can also put any carpentry or mechanics knowledge to good use. From £499

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