Gap Year Programmes in 15 Countries

20th of June 2009

Projects Abroad offer voluntary work projects for gap years, career breaks and summer holidays

Based in West Sussex with over 280 trained staff in destinations in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, Projects Abroad are the UK’s leading overseas volunteering and gap-year organisation.

Projects Abroad' wide range of voluntary projects, including Teaching, Care, Conservation & Environment, Medicine & Healthcare, Sports, Culture & Community projects, Business, Law & Human Rights and Journalism, are designed specifically for the needs of the communities in which they work, whilst giving volunteers the very best experience of volunteering abroad.

Getting involved with Projects Abroad gives you the chance to both learn from, and help in the local communities they work with. You will get excellent pre-departure advice, full time in-country support, and all your accommodation, food, insurance and airport transfers taken care of, as well as a welcoming community of volunteers to join and an unforgettable experience.

If you're interested in volunteering overseas on your gap year, career break or summer holiday, if you want to gain valuable work experience, or you just want to do something different for a while, then join Project Abroad on one of their many projects worldwide.

More Information:

Visit the Projects Abroad website

Gapwork volunteer gap year tips: Fundraising

Volunteer work placements, offer a worthwhile experience and an incredible gap year. Most volunteer organisations are charities and will help you with any fundraising ideas to help you pay for the price of the project. Ideas range from sponsorship form a local company, old school or family friends to the old sponsored run, walk or swim and even buying and selling items on E-Bay! Whatever you decide to do, the important thing is that you are giving your time and money to a good cause and proving to yourself and others that you can be persuasive, motivated and enterprising - all qualities that are valuable to prospective future employers! To find out more about volunteer work gap year placements go to our Volunteering page.

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