Simple Travel

Resource for Australian, New Zealand, and South African travellers. Provides services and information for working holidays or short term working visas.

Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pro's and con's of gap years.

Not-for-profit volunteer gap year abroad organisation operating in Mexico providing conservation, education and humanitarian projects.

Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance.

Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.

Programme of open learning guides leading to a City and Guilds Profile of Achievement. Includes information for students, parents, teachers, employers and mentors.

Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.

Comprehensive gap year information site.

Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides.

Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.

News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.

India, Nepal and Sri Lankan projects. Resource to training and skills needed, visa and travel tips.

Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.

Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.

Packed with information for your year out or gap year and is supported by UCAS and DfEE. Lists student guidelines, providers, advisor information and contact details.

Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.

Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.

Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.

Christian gap year opportunity for 18 - 25 year olds.