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Help protect endangered Pygmy elephants, see wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, take a river safari and visit Kinabalu National Park. Accommodation is in a comfortable riverside eco-lodge, in the heart of the jungle. |
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A dream for horse lovers and anyone who enjoys the outside – you’ll be fully immersed in rural life, helping with everything from training horses and farm work to teaching English and preparing activities for the children. |
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A four-week training course covering principles of the Chinese education system, basic Mandarin, teaching practice and other topics that will set you up to find paid work and fund your stay there. |
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A unique opportunity to experience China through living with a family, teaching English, working on a farm, language lessons, cooking lessons, trekking around Jizu Shan and trips to some of the country’s most beautiful attractions |
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Give some much-needed help to social or labour projects in Indian villages. You might carry out restoration work or raise awareness of AIDS, and will get a real feel for village life. Trips to top attractions are included. |
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Make the trek of a lifetime to the Everest Base Camp and push yourself to your physical limits. An experience you’ll never forget! Then you’ll get involved with a Nepalese community project and go on a jungle safari.
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Experience India from different angles, through the sights of Delhi, the ‘yoga city’ of Rishikesh, the Taj Mahal, pink Jaipur, a tiger safari, a volunteer placement in West Bengal and more. |
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With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and nursing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China. |
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Animal lovers can play an active role in caring for mistreated cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and other creatures. Your duties could also include touring with the animal ambulance, manning the rescue hotline and helping with the vaccination programme. |
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A varied programme that sees volunteers working on childcare projects in the Rajasthan Desert then on a community project near Goa’s beautiful beaches. You’ll change people’s lives while soaking up the scenery. Cultural activities included. |
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General Sports – Cricket – Football – Volleyball – Netball Mix sports coaching with community projects and give children in India some much needed structure and inspiration. Your community work could be in education or childcare and you’ll round the project off with a week of travelling. |
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General Sports – Cricket – Football – Volleyball – Netball Help to coach sports in the beautiful region of Rajasthan and become involved with other important community projects. Spend your final week on a unique adventure to end your trip to India in style, experiences can include trekking in the Himalayas and rafting on the Ganges River! |
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Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money. |
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Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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Take in the best that Indonesia has to offer on this 4 week programme. Learn the language, relax and choose between some rewarding volunteering or going on an action packed adventure. |
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Head off into remote and beautiful areas of Java and Borneo to learn jungle skills, help local people in their rice fields, go rafting through a spectacular gorge, see traditional dancing and maybe even meet a orang-utan! |
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This is the ideal package for a gap year in Japan if you are looking for help to settle into Japanese culture, while also looking for paid work in Japan. |
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Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US.
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Spend 11 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you will be able to work in ski resorts all over the world and enjoy the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.
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Carry out work that will benefit an entire Indian community. Your role will be to empower an isolated community and give them the means to tackle poverty, social stigma and lack of education. |
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After taking or upgrading a PADI diving certificate, you’ll be able to dive in Malaysia’s clear blue waters, swimming among the marine life and helping protect turtle eggs and coral. |
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Help out zookeepers and learn about the likes and dislikes of sun bears, camels, elephants, tigers and more. Your tasks might include feeding, cleaning out and catching the animals and working as a guide.
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Master the basics of traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Praying Mantis Fist, Xingyi or Baji. After a few weeks, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands! |
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The opportunity to work in one of the worlds’ most scenic and beautiful countries. You will be involved in the construction of a Child Day Care Centre for a local community; it is an extremely rewarding experience, enabling you to make a real difference to the lives of far less fortunate people than yourselves. |
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Teach at a school or orphanage and put your creativity to good use. Make learning fun and the children will be extremely appreciative! Jungle safaris, elephant rides and dance lessons will teach you about Nepal, too. |
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Work with orang-utans in a zoo, before seeing them in a rehabilitation centre and the wild. The trip takes you deep into the Bornean jungle, where you’ll help build trails and get to know the Iban tribes. |
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Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays. |
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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. |
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Take one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys, jumping off to explore on the way. You’ll pass through Russia, Mongolia and China, visit a Siberian village, stay in a Mongolian Ger camp and much, much more. |
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