Placements, Student Internships & Work Experience
Okay, so you may not earn any money from doing work experience but it’s a great future investment. Get your foot in the door for a career that you really want and vastly improve your chances of making it. You may want to work for a major blue chip company or a smaller business, or perhaps you want to work in television or gain experience in your chosen degree subject - shadowing someone already doing that role is a great way to gain the experience you need.
You can find work experience in the UK under your own steam by applying for the many school leaver or graduate schemes available. Or you could write a speculative letter to some of the companies in your area. If you want to travel, you can still gain experience, either in a voluntary role or in a role that wil pay. Check out the organisations below to find work experience at home or overseas.
Work Experience
African Conservation Experience
We provide all ages with the opportunity to work alongside experienced zoologists, marine biologists, conservationists, wildlife vets and reserve managers. Whether you are working as a research assistant out in the field or caring for animals in a wildlife rehabilitation centre, you will be making a valuable contribution to conservation efforts in southern Africa.
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Intrax
Volunteering in Belize, Brazil, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, Thailand and more. Projects with children, education, health and the environment. Internships and Jobs in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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Hainan SWT
CRCC Asia and CAPI team up to offer a 5* Hospitality training program in China. Study Mandarin, Work in a 5* Hotel and Travel around Hainan, ‘The Hawaii of China’
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The Humanity Exchange
Volunteer, internship, research and language learning placements in Africa and Latin America
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The Leap
Volunteering, Summer Gap and Internships in Africa, South America and Asia.
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TEFL Heaven
Where to go on a gap year? Spend 3 weeks studying for your TEFL on a paradise island! TEFL + work abroad + fun + teach = TEFL Heaven!
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GapGuru
Gap year specialist offering exciting volunteer, travel and internship opportunities across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Discover new countries and cultures and immerse yourself in local communities, while helping those in genuine need.
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