BBC News
Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pro's and con's of gap years. |
Echo
Not-for-profit volunteer gap year abroad organisation operating in Mexico providing conservation, education and humanitarian projects. |
FindaGap.com
Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance. |
Gap Year Jobs
Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year. |
GapProfile
Programme of open learning guides leading to a City and Guilds Profile of Achievement. Includes information for students, parents, teachers, employers and mentors. |
Gapwork Ltd
Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas. |
GapYear.Com
Comprehensive gap year information site. |
Go Gap
Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides. |
Guardian Unlimited - Gap years
Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year. |
Payaway
News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs. |
People Tree
India, Nepal and Sri Lankan projects. Resource to training and skills needed, visa and travel tips. |
Safetrek
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
Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period. |
The Year Out Group
Packed with information for your year out or gap year and is supported by UCAS and DfEE. Lists student guidelines, providers, advisor information and contact details. |
Voluntary Work Information Service
Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors. |
Volunteer Africa
Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa. |
World Service Enquiry
Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development. |
XL
Christian gap year opportunity for 18 - 25 year olds. |
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