Gap Year Community Building Projects

Volunteering on a community building project is a fantastic way to directly improve the quality of life for people in poorer areas of the world. We have community based projects below that range from a single week, to six months and you can get involved in the construction of housing or schools and community buildings. If you already have some trade skills, all the better, but don't be put off if you do not. Most project just require enthusiasm and you will get plenty of support from your fellow volunteers while you are on the project.


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POPULAR COMMUNITIES COURSES


Sports with Projects Abroad

Sports with Projects Abroad

Africa Asia SouthAmerica

Projects Abroad sport placement is ideal for anyone with a passion for sports. You could teach football in Ghana, cricket in India or volleyball in Peru. You will run fitness session, coach competitive games and help foster local talent whilst improving the health of the local people.
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Community Development in Africa or India

Community Development in Africa or India

Africa Asia UK

All-inclusive Gap Year ! Studies at CICD and 6 months volunteer work with education, health and community development in Africa or India, It gives you an opportunity to learn about the big issues of our time and to take action to do something about them.
More Details.. College for International Co-Operation and Development



OUR FEATURED GAP YEARS


Summer Projects for 16-19 year olds

Summer Projects for 16-19 year olds

Africa Asia Europe SouthAmerica

Our Short-term Special Projects for 16-19 year olds offer teenagers the chance to volunteer and make a difference during their summer holidays! Projects Abroad has a wide range of projects from our Care & Panda Project in China to Conservation Projects in Peru.
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Teach English Abroad

Teach English Abroad

Africa Asia Australasia SouthAmerica

A Projects Abroad teaching placement is ideal for anyone who would like to make a positive contribution across the developing world. Your role will include working with local schools, NGOs or universities, where you will find yourself taking classes or teachers with lessons.
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Medical Experience Abroad

Medical Experience Abroad

Africa Asia Europe SouthAmerica

By volunteering on a Medicine & Healthcare Project you will have the opportunity to experience the challenges faced by medical institutions across the developing world. You will have the chance to gain work experience whilst helping some of the poorest people in the world.
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ALL GAP TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES


Summer Projects

Summer Projects

Africa Asia Australasia Europe SouthAmerica

Our Short-term Special projects are group trips for 16-19 year olds and run throughout the summer months. If you have time to spare over the summer holidays then why not join us on one of our short programmes designed especially for you.
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Conservation Projects Abroad

Conservation Projects Abroad

Africa Asia Australasia SouthAmerica

Volunteer on a Conservation & Environment placement with Projects Abroad and help to conserve some of the world’s most beautiful and fragile ecosystems. You may find yourself diving on our Shark Conservation project in Fiji, working in the heart of the Amazon rainforest or working with sea turtles
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Community Development in Africa or India

Community Development in Africa or India

Africa Asia UK

All-inclusive Gap Year ! Studies at CICD and 6 months volunteer work with education, health and community development in Africa or India, It gives you an opportunity to learn about the big issues of our time and to take action to do something about them.
More Details.. College for International Co-Operation and Development



Live with a Chinese host family and teach their children English - Wanderlust Au Pair China

Live with a Chinese host family and teach their children English - Wanderlust Au Pair China

Asia

By offering 30-35 hours of live-in childcare and English teaching per week, you have an opportunity to explore Chinese culture through weekly Mandarin classes, culture immersion activities held by Wanderlust and your day-to-day colorful life with your host family.
More Details.. Wanderlust Au Pair China



Premium School based work

Premium School based work

MidEast

We are currently hiring for term 3 gap students for Muscat, Oman. We may also have some vacancies in Doha, Qatar. We are also hiring across our portfolio for the 23/ 24 academic year starting in late August 2023.
More Details.. Cheltenham School Muscat



Law & Human Rights

Law & Human Rights

Africa Asia SouthAmerica

Volunteering on a Law & Human Rights placement with Projects Abroad gives you the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people in the developing world.
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Cultural Exchange Program in China

Cultural Exchange Program in China

Asia

The Wanderlust Exchange Au Pair In China Program integrates educational travel, Mandarin learning, childcare and English tutoring. As an Au Pair, you will provide childcare to children of all ages as well as assist with their homework, and organize fun activities for the children.
More Details.. Shanghai Kunta Culture Exchange Ltd - Wanderlust Exchange



Culture & Community

Culture & Community

Africa Asia SouthAmerica

Projects Abroad offers the unique experience to immerse yourself in the local culture through our Culture & Community Projects. Whether you are on our Nomad Project in Mongolia or participating on our Khmer Project, you will become an important part of a local community overseas.
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Care with Projects Abroad

Care with Projects Abroad

Africa Asia Australasia SouthAmerica

Projects Abroad offers the chance to care for underprivileged children in orphanages, day care centres, special-needs centres and kindergartens. As a volunteer you will enhance the growth, development and well-being of the children.
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Sports with Projects Abroad

Sports with Projects Abroad

Africa Asia SouthAmerica

Projects Abroad sport placement is ideal for anyone with a passion for sports. You could teach football in Ghana, cricket in India or volleyball in Peru. You will run fitness session, coach competitive games and help foster local talent whilst improving the health of the local people.
More Details.. Projects Abroad



Building Projects

Building Projects

Africa Asia Europe SouthAmerica

Volunteering on a Building Project with Projects Abroad will give you a great opportunity to help construct, repair and build houses or classrooms across the developing world. Whatever you are involved with you will have the opportunity to make a long term difference to the community.
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Hands On Community Projects, Adventure and Learning in Kenya

Hands On Community Projects, Adventure and Learning in Kenya

Africa

Be a part of organisations and projects in Kenya that are impacting their communties in the best way. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture, and make new friends all while building your sense of self and independance. Karibu Kenya!
More Details.. Kobe Kenya