In this section we provide details of the types of projects that would suit people who are looking to gain experience in medicine, nursing, child care or veterinary sciences.
Caring for vulnerable children in orphanages and medical centres, or birds and animals in wildlife sanctuaries can be an emotionally difficult yet incredibly rewarding way to spend your year abroad. Perhaps you are going on to study medicine at university and would benefit from some practical work experience, or maybe you just want to lend a hand to people who need help. You do not require any previous experience for the vast majority of these projects, just a willingness to learn.
Africa
Volunteer Project
As a medical volunteer in a rural Zulu area of South Africa, you will gain real insight into the daily struggles of those living in poverty. Through clinic work, home-based care initiatives and HIV education, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Posted by: African Impact
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Africa Volunteer Project
Help with various community aid projects in the settlements of Cape Town!
Posted by: Go Eco
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Australasia Upon Application
AIFS Au Pair in Australia is a life-changing & affordable way to experience Australia. As an Au Pair in Australia you'll live with an Australian host family providing up to 40 hours of childcare. It's a great way to immerse yourself in a new cultural, travel to new places & develop your experience
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North America, South America, Asia Volunteer Project
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Initiatives. Take a gap year abroad and work on a project designed to contribute to ending local hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition while promoting sustainable agriculture. Learn about Fair Trade, Organic Farming Practices - and more.
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Africa Volunteer Project
As a teaching volunteer in Cape Town, you will educate, support and empower children who come from disadvantaged township communities. This is an exceptional opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, while also contributing to the future of it's poorest citizens.
Posted by: African Impact
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North America
Take this unique volunteerig opportunity and help this amazing wildlife centre who specializes in the care and rehabilitation of orphaned and injured animals! Come now and offer you skills and energies in this great cause!
Posted by: Fronteering
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Africa, Asia, North America, South America Volunteer project
PMGY offer some of the most amazing Under 18 volunteer projects in gorgeous, exotic locations abroad from 1-week to 6-months.
Posted by: Plan My Gap Year
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Asia Upon Application
The demand for English teachers around the world is astronomical, take China, where there are 350 million students learning the language at any given time. Whether on a gap year or a graduate, we have the course for you. Choose either to join our Teach and Earn programme or our China TEFL programme
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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Africa Volunteer Project
The focus of this project is to care for and support abandoned and orphaned children in emergency care homes and after-school care facilities in Cape Town. Volunteers get to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, all the while assisting with early childhood development.
Posted by: African Impact
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Australasia, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe Volunteer project
Make a real difference with Oyster’s global network of charities and organizations! Take part in an adventure to volunteer with exotic wildlife and support environmental conservation in breath-taking locations. Choose your own adventure length, from one thrilling week to an exhilarating 12 months.
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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Africa, Asia, North America, South America Volunteer project
Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning volunteer travel organisation, working across 17 countries in Africa, Asia & South America. PMGY provide a safe, structured and social experience with opportunities available from 1-36 weeks.
Posted by: Plan My Gap Year
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Africa Volunteer Project
You Volunteer with different Volunteer projects around Uganda, These include Teaching, Childcare, Women Empowerment, Special Needs Care, HIV/ AIDS Support, Sports Education. Street and Slum Children Support around Uganda.
Posted by: Volunteers 2 Uganda
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Africa Volunteer Project
Volunteer at a widely-accredited wildlife ranch in South Africa! This ranch is home to over 90 species of endangered animals. Volunteers will get up-close with various animals. Visitors come to the ranch to learn about these animals and how important their conservation
Posted by: Go Eco
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Africa, Asia, Europe, South America Volunteer projects
The demand for English teachers around the world is astronomical, take China, where there are 350 million people learning the language at any given time. Combine teaching and TEFL courses or volunteer in sports or childcare projects to create a rewarding adventure and experience!
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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North America Dependant upon experience
Become a qualified ski instructor in the world-class resort of Whistler! Spend your days on the mountain, earning money and teaching kids to ski. We include a Level One Ski Instructor course and are recruiting right now!
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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Africa Volunteer project
Specialising in ethical and sustainable volunteer abroad projects, Kaya Responsible Travel have a wide breadth of choice when it comes to projects in Africa. With dozens of projects in 11 countries, discover the incredible scenery and varied wildlife of Africa while making a positive impact!
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Africa N/A
Our gap year programs in Africa can be tailored to your needs and dreams. Combine safari adventures with meaningful volunteer projects and book everything you need in one place - from flights to travel insurance and all of your activities. You choose where you want to go and what you want to do.
Posted by: KILROY
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Africa, Asia, North America, South America Volunteer Project
Travel off the beaten path and have a blast working on community-led sports development initiatives. Organise activities for children at community and childcare centres, in schools or on after-school programs. Coach games, build confidence and work the body and mind!
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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North America Upon Application
Working in a summer camp in the US is one of the most rewarding, challenging, exciting and fun adventures you can go on. Spend your summer in the American sunshine, making friends from all over the world, working with kids in an area you love and are passionate about.
Posted by: Wildpacks
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Africa, Asia, North America, South America Volunteer project
PMGY offer some of the most amazing medical volunteer projects in gorgeous, exotic locations abroad from 2-weeks to 6-months.
Posted by: Plan My Gap Year
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Africa Volunteer Project
Volunteer to help care for underprivileged children in Cape Town, South Africa. This project aims to provide support to some of the preschool centers that have opened in townships to assist these children.
Posted by: All Out Africa
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North America Upon Application
You will be spending your summer months working at a fantastic summer camp in the USA! Wild Packs specialise in finding summer camp jobs (based all over America) for hundreds of young people every year. We look to support enthusiastic individuals who are eager for a challenge!
Posted by: Wildpacks
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Europe Upon Application
American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are fluent English speakers & love working with children. Right now we are hiring for 4 - 10 weeks starting in March, April, May, June or July !
Posted by: American Village
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Africa Volunteer Project
As a medical volunteer in a rural Zulu area of South Africa, you will gain real insight into the daily struggles of those living in poverty. Through clinic work, home-based care initiatives and HIV education, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Posted by: African Impact
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North America Volunteer Project
Come on down to the beautiful Alberta in Canada and experience the openness of Canadian Marlboro country and be part of a local farming family! The program is not only about farming; it is a cultural exchange program where candidates get a real inside of Canadian culture, traditions and mentality!
Posted by: Fronteering
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Asia, Australasia Volunteer project
With a wide range of volunteer projects in Asia (and ten years in the business) get in touch with Kaya Responsible Travel today and start organising a life changing trip! Already got travel plans? Add in some volunteering time and make a positive impact while you explore!
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Europe Upon Application
We’ve been running English camps for French children since 1994! With multiple locations across France, American Village Language Immersion Camps welcome thousands of kids each year. Our caring, fun, and professional counselor team is a part of what makes our camp so loved by our campers!
Posted by: American Village
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North America Upon Application
Are you 18-26? Do you hold a UK driving license?
Earn $$$$ as an Au Pair in America with accommodation, food & flights included!! Travel in your spare time and gain valuable work experience whilst living and working in the USA.
Posted by: Gap 360
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Africa, Asia, North America, South America Volunteer project
PMGY offer some of the most amazing teaching volunteer projects in gorgeous, exotic locations abroad from 1-week to 6-months.
Posted by: Plan My Gap Year
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Europe Unpaid
An excellent way to gain work experience, this internship in Romania offers hands-on experience including home visits with a mobile medical unit, a chance for you to learn about more conditions and treatments. For those interested in medicine, this is a great internship.
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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North America, Europe Paid
Train with professional ski instructors and gain your own qualifications that will allow you to teach in the same season. Following your course, become a snow sports instructor in Canada or Austria and earn money whilst enjoying the season on these fantastic slopes!
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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Africa Volunteer Project
Gain experience providing care for wildlife species at a rehabilitation center in South Africa! Volunteers will provide care for various animals, including hand-rearing orphaned animals when necessary. This center aims to rehabilitate & release all animals, but there are some who cannot be released.
Posted by: Go Eco
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Asia N/A
Design your dream gap year in Asia with our range of volunteer projects and travel experiences. Combine group tours designed for young adults with meaningful volunteer projects in marine, wildlife and environmental conservation, or community-based work.
Posted by: KILROY
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North America, South America Training Course
Immerse in the language and culture of another country, learn Spanish from experienced teachers and locals, dive into the deep, ancient history of the region, volunteer if you wish to, and enjoy the natural wonders that the landscape has to offer! We also have an online option available!
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Africa Volunteer Project
Not only will you have the amazing opportunity to see some of Africas most incredible wildlife, snorkel with Whale Sharks and paddle to a tropical palm fringed islands but you will also have the opportunity to participate in an important community development projects. Experience the best of SA!
Posted by: All Out Africa
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Africa Training Course
Learn French or Arabic in Morocco through a combination of classes with an experienced teacher and native speaker, cultural workshops, and local buddy chats. This 8-week online language programme includes 2 hours of one-on-one language classes each week and can be combined with an online internship.
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Australasia Volunteer Project
Be a part of an amazing team working towards the conservation of wildlife on Kangaroo Island! Based in South Australia’s most iconic wilderness filled with an abundance of wildlife on the Australian Galapagos, this experience is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in nature!
Posted by: Fronteering
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North America Volunteer Project
Take up this great volunteer project that is located on the east side of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta! They specializes in research, wildlife rehabilitation and the breeding of endangered Canadian wildlife and apart from this, they care for dogs and cats to finance the entire project!
Posted by: Fronteering
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Australasia PAID WORK
Ever dreamt of travelling to Australia or around parts of the world with no stress , not having to worry about your finances ? Our packages provide just that, no stress, no worries !!! Real Guaranteed Jobs !!!
We have jobs in hospitality, retail, finance/banking, construction, mining & health care
Posted by: Work in Australia
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Africa Volunteer Project
Volunteer to help care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Swaziland or South Africa. Assist with pre-school education and facilitating the All Out Africa syllabus of activities, provide meals, helping to guide the children, while giving them care and adult support.
Posted by: All Out Africa
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Africa Volunteer Project
Help with various community aid projects in the settlements of Cape Town!
Posted by: Go Eco
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South America
Volunteer at a wildlife rescue centre in the jungle of Ecuador! The rescue shelter is home to various species of native Ecuadorian wild animals that have been abused, injured or neglected.
Posted by: Go Eco
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North America, South America Volunteer Project
Travel off the beaten path and work on community-led initiatives in conservation, community development, education, healthcare, or the arts. Immerse yourself in new cultures and the Spanish language, hike mountains, explore ruins, tunnel through jungles - and make a difference!
Posted by: Kaya Responsible Travel
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Africa, Asia & South America Volunteer project
PMGY offer some of the most amazing childcare volunteer projects in gorgeous, exotic locations abroad from 1-week to 6-months.
Posted by: Plan My Gap Year
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Australasia, North America, Europe, Asia Paid work abroad
Work in rural Australia with horse or farm work, do hospitality in the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney or Auckland, earn money teaching in Thailand or Vietnam, or work on a Canadian ski resort. Travel, gain experience, get to know the locals & enhance your CV!
Posted by: Oyster Worldwide
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