This section contains useful links for those thinking on embarking on a year out between A-Levels (or similar qualifications) and University.
It contains links to projects, gap year organisations and useful travel sites.
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- World Service Enquiry Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.
- The Gap Year Guidebook Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.
- Gapwork Ltd Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.
- The Year Out Group An association of year out organisations; describes the group, opportunities offered, and an advice section for gappers and parents/advisers.
- Gap Year Jobs Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.
- Voluntary Work Information Service Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
- BBC News Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pros and cons of gap years.
- GapYear.Com A gap year information site.
- Volunteer Africa Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.
- Safetrek 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.
- Ultimate Gap Year Provide courses and essential safety advice to students and individuals about taking a gap year or career break. Information about services and contact details.
- Gap Guru Offers a wide range of gap year opportunities for students and people taking a mid-career break, including voluntary/paid work; includes information about their services, affiliations and contacts.
- Overseas Job Centre News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.
- Oyster Gap Year Offers information and advice on gap year voluntary work placements in diverse destinations.
- Guardian- Gap Year Travel Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.
- Year Out Work Gap year jobs directory featuring working holidays and worldwide seasonal jobs
- Xtreme Gap Year Gap year company that has adrenaline and adventure travel programmes.
- Best Gap Year Worldwide gap year opportunities for college leavers, university graduates and career breaks.
- Gap Year 365 A directory of gap year activities including volunteering, work, teaching and travel opportunities worldwide.