The United States of America and Canada have always been viewed as a land of opportunity. Close ties with the UK, combined with the dominance of the English language, means that gap year course providers offer a good range of gap year opportunities in North America. You will need to decide whether you want to stay and work in one place, or travel around in order to see as much of the continent as possible.
For those who want some action and adventure on their North American gap year, why not try a mountain biking course or train as a ski instructor and work a season at one of the top resorts in Canada. Work on a ranch in the USA, or help out as a community volunteer in a school, or wildlife centre. The choices are endless.

Employer: Wild Packs
Gap Year Type: Adventure, Summer Camps
Country: USA
An American summer camp job need not cost the earth to apply and participate in. We offer some of the most competitive summer camp salaries available, and the major benefit of applying through the Wild Packs program is that there is no cost to simply apply... Details: Read more...

Summer Camp Staff![]() Employer: Wild Packs Summer Camps This summer how exciting would it be to work in a summer camp in America instead of the facing another rainy British summer? It’s free to apply and our salaries are the highest available so if the thought of working in a summer camp in America fills you with excitement then check us out | Paid work![]() Employer: Real Gap Top up your travel fund and get valuable work experience around the world! You can boost your CV and earn some cash in amazing destinations from Australia to China. From teaching English to becoming a real life outback ranch hand, test drive your ideal job or try something completely different! |
Paid Work![]() Employer: Oyster worldwide Want the ultimate work hard, play hard experience? Get paid work in one of three ski resorts in Canada or in the Aussie Outback or cosmopolitan city of Sydney. From the friendly people of Canada, to the chilled out surf of the Australian coast, both these countries offer excitement and adventure.
| ALLTRACKS Whistler Paid Instructor Internship![]() Employer: Alltracks Academy The ALLTRACKS Whistler Internship is a 4 week instructor course with a guaranteed job at Whistler. Train, get certified and start earning $$$ all in one season at Canada’s biggest and best resort. |
Round the world travel![]() Employer: Real Gap Can’t pick just one destination? How about setting off on a thrill-seeking tour of Australasia or getting a real dose of culture journeying across South East Asia! Choose from our range of round the world options or mix and match our trips to create your perfect gap year experience. | Volunteering![]() Employer: Real Gap Fancy helping with teaching work in Malawi, rehabilitating monkeys in South Africa or caring for disabled children in Vietnam? You can make a real difference to hundreds of projects around the world, whether you want to save the planet, protect a species or impoverished youngsters a better future. |
Adventure travel![]() Employer: Real Gap Our trips and tours across the globe offer the perfect combination of adrenalin-fuelled activities, cultural immersion and sightseeing. Whether you want to unleash your wild side with lions on the African plains or take in the best of Thailand, we can help you plan your ultimate gap year trip! | Sports![]() Employer: Real Gap Fancy riding the waves in Australia, mastering kung fu in China or trying scuba diving in Thailand? Use your sporting abilities to make a difference in underprivileged communities, gain new qualifications or just work on your skills on a whole host of amazing destinations around the world. |
Language Learning Gap Year![]() Employer: ESL Languges Is there a better way of learning a foreign language than living abroad in total immersion, while working or studying? With ESL – Language Studies abroad, you get the unique opportunity to embark on such a long-term learning adventure, with the help of our renowned partners schools all over the world. | Voluntary work![]() Employer: Inspired Breaks Want to teach English in Thailand, help with wildlife conservation in Australia or work with a Himalayan community? Our volunteer options across the globe offer not only the chance to do something worthwhile with your career break but also a fantastic opportunity to visit amazing destinations. |
Ski Season Jobs and Courses![]() Employer: Ski Jobs Looking for more exciting Gap Year opportunities? Take a look at Best Ski Jobs for the very best Ski Season Jobs and Courses, offering you the chance to spend long hours on the slopes in some of the most stunning resort locations, all while your earn or train! | Canadian Mountain Bike Courses![]() Employer: Non Stop Ski and Snowboard Our mountain bike programmes are hosted in Fernie, British Columbia. Highly regarded as one of the best winter mountain destinations in the world, it’s a hidden gem in the summer and perfect for all-mountain and downhill riders |
Ski / Snowboard Instructor Course![]() Employer: Non Stop Ski and Snowboard Whether you're planning to spend time as a ski or snowboard instructor, or you just want to learn to ride at a professional level, NONSTOP’s courses are the way forward | Worldwide Adventures![]() Employer: Round the World Experts. Our Round the World Experts is committed to providing great travel at the cheapest available price. You may be a school leaver looking to do a GAP year, taking a career break or wanting to book that well deserved trip of a lifetime; Round the World Experts will |
Season Instructor Internship![]() Employer: Top Ski Resorts Ski Jobs & Snowboard Jobs - Train, get certified and work all in one season! We offer paid Internships within top resorts as well as a guaranteed Instructor job offer to instruct at a top mountain resort! |