Round the World on your Gap Year
Not everyone wants to spend their Gap Year based in one location and sometimes it's hard to choose which countries to visit. For many it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the world and all it has to offer. Round the World tickets are the best way to experience different countries and cultures, and they're often less expensive than planning your own itinerary and buying your own tickets.
You don't have to stick to a pre-prepared package deal either. Many companies offer custom Round the World trips, tailor made to your requirements so if there's a particular country you want to see, or an event you wish to attend, they can plan your trip accordingly.
If you're planning on taking a Round the World Gap Year, it's worth while talking to some of the main travel companies to get the ball rolling. Details of some of the best Gap Year providers can be found in this section.
Popular Worldwide Gap Years:
Trainee Activity Instructor Employer: PGL Join PGL, the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays, as a Trainee Activity Instructor. This role offers the opportunity for you to begin your career in the outdoors industry and also the chance to gain instructor awards as you progress. No qualifications required: we'll train you!
| Medical Projects Employer: Global Medical Projects Are you looking to gain useful and practical medical experience in hospitals and clinics around the world? Placements available for pre-university and medical students in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We also arrange placements for those interested in dental, nursing and physiotherapy experience |
Conservation volunteer Employer: i-to-i Whether you’re an eco-warrior or an animal fanatic there are countless opportunities to do your bit for wildlife and the environment. Care for lion cubs in South Africa, conserve a tropical Thai island or work in rainforests in Ecuador, it’s time to dig out your adventure hat and get going! | Affordable Gap Year Volunteering Placements Employer: International Volunteer HQ Want to make the most of your gap year but not spend a fortune? International Volunteer HQ is the world's most affordable volunteer organization, hosting thousands of gap year students as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Every year over 5000 volunteers travel abroad with us- join the team |
Conservation and Community Projects Employer: Worldwide Experience A once in a life time opportunity to get involved with our hands on projects around the globe. Get close up to wildlife, become a Game Ranger, help support those less fortunate than you, coach football or join in on our Wildlife Filmmaking project. Conserve, Develop, Teach… Make a Difference! | Sport – Polo in Argentina, Horse Safari in South Africa. Employer: The Leap The Leap offers 2 unique equine experiences...
Live on a private estancia and learn to play polo in Argentina
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Horse safari across the African bush in search of game whilst helping with local conservation and community projects.
Both experiences are team based, for 10 or 6 weeks. |
African Big 5 Wildlife Photography and Conservation Education project Employer: African Impact This project offers exciting exposure to the African bush with wildlife photography & conservation components. Living in the heart of a reserve you’ll work with Africa’s big 5 in their natural habitat. A great opportunity for photographers just starting out or those who wish to build up their portfolio | Apprentice Outdoor Instructor Employer: Kingswood Want to get paid for your gap year? Have the time of your life giving children the holiday of a lifetime! Join Kingswood's Apprentice Outdoor Instructor scheme and take your first steps towards a dream career in the outdoor industry. |
Hands On Lion Rehabilitation Volunteering - Antelope Park, ZimbabweEmployer: African Impact Home to the world famous lion projects, where BBC series ‘Lion country’ was filmed. Experience this unique opportunity to walk and work with lions at Antelope Park, and help save these amazing animals from possible extinction. Be involved in the world's only programme for their release into the wild | Volunteer Abroad Starting £140 Employer: Volunteering Solutions Volunteering Solutions provides reliable, safe and affordable International Volunteer Abroad Programs in 19 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin/South America to serve the local and needy communities. Our mission is to provide meaningful and fully researched volunteer and internship programs. |
Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Projects Employer: Love Volunteers Join Love Volunteers and our partner organizations in working to save our fragile planet. Gain hands on experience in sustainable agriculture, jungle conservation, or protecting our many endangered species from turtles in Costa Rica to the Big 5 in South Africa. Join us and make a difference today | Volunteer on over 150 Overseas Projects Employer: Kaya Responsible Travel Join one of 180 Kaya Projects across Asia, Africa and Latin America to help improve lives and environments in the world’s developing nations |
Frontier: The experience of a lifetime Employer: Frontier Frontier specialises in offering gap year expeditions for adventurers of any age. Our ethical tours are perfect for providing you with a fantastic experience before going to university or starting a job. Whilst away on a Frontier project, you can also volunteer abroad and you will be able to make... | Affordable Teaching PlacementsEmployer: Love Volunteers Looking to share your knowledge and gain experience while traveling abroad and learning a new culture? Come join Love Volunteers! With affordable rates and placements in over 25 countries there is a project out there waiting for your assistance |
Volunteer in India Employer: Vibrant Volunteering Vibrant Volunteering offers individuals a fantastic opportunity to work in social development projects throughout India. Your choice of project is dependent upon your passions and goals and the desire to make a difference, in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world | Watersports Instructors/ Senior Instructors Employer: JCA JCA a leading provider of schools and groups Activity holidays are recruiting Water Sports Instructors and Seniors for our 2012 season!!! These exciting positions include a competitive salary, food, accommodation and the chance to gain further qualifications and employment within the TUI group |