Madagascar Turtle Conservation
2-8 weeks from £729
Help protect critically endangered sea turtles
Volunteer to protect hawksbill and greensea turtles on beautiful Nosy Komba, Madagascar. Stay for 2 weeks minimum in this remote and beautiful region.
Learn New Skills
People choose to take a gap year for all sorts of reasons; to have fun, to see new places, make new friends and have exciting adventures; but it's not all about fun in the sun! The elements that will really make your gap year memorable are the new challenges you can set yourself, and the chance to further your learning and self development is a primary reason many travellers decide to set off on their gap year.
Mind your language!
If you want to gain some really useful and impressive skills that will make you a player on the international stage, then learning a language on your gap year is a brilliant way of proving how versatile you are. If you want to say hola to the locals in Latin America, then learning to speak Spanish on your gap year is a must-do. Learning a language is a valuable new skill that will be sure to impress!
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Riding on the crest of a wave
If you fancy being a bit of a water baby on your gap year, then why not brush up your watersport skills and take to the high seas? Why not take the chance to learn to dive in some of the world's most awesome oceans, and see the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or the exotic underwater paradise off Thailand's idyllic islands? If you see yourself as a bit of a surfer dude, why not learn to surf on the world's wonderful waters? Or skim the seas as you learn to sail and weigh anchor in some wonderful destinations. These are all new skills that can be easily learnt on your gap year and make for some serious aquatic adventures!
Action stations!
If you are the active adventurer type, then you might want to gain some new physical skills on your gap year and really push your limits. If you see yourself slip-sliding with ease down a snowy slope, then why not try skiing or snowboarding? If you are a bit of a karate kid then get into the zen master zone and learn martial arts on your gap year. Or for the budding climber, why not try adventure hiking in an unforgiving climate? There are extreme environments out there waiting to be discovered, like the Australian outback, the bushlands of exotic Africa, or hiking up one of the world's most challenging mountains as you dare to climb Kilimanjaro.
So many skills, so little time...
There are many other ways you can learn new skills as you travel, for example through becoming a volunteer abroad and putting your life skills to the test. Budding teachers will find there's no better way of testing out your teaching muscles and gaining classroom skills than by getting involved with a teaching or TEFL course. These new challenges will all help develop your confidence as well as giving you valuable experience working with new people. You will also learn how to deal with a different culture, as well as the practical skills you will gain during your activity, such as building a school for charity, learning about marine wildlife in a reserve, or how to teach a class of children.
Making memories
The great new skills you learn during your gap year will stay with your for the rest of your life, and make your trip truly memorable. You may discover your new favourite hobby, or a whole new life passion from the skills learnt during your gap year, so it's time to get on your thinking cap and learn a brand new and exciting skill on your gap year!
Aussie Surf Camp
5 days from £449
5.0 1Learn to surf in the best location on the East Coast
Learn to surf at the original and best 5-day Surf Camp on the East Coast, just 2 hours from Sydney. Perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers, it's the total package with meals, accommodation, equipment, and activities included. Eat, sleep, surf, repeat, and we'll take care of the rest.
Sri Lanka Pre-School Volunteers
2 weeks or more from £789
4.5 1Work with Sri Lankan children in under-resourced local pre-schools
Spend time in southern Sri Lanka, teaching pre-school children in the poorest communities. Stay in our awesome volunteer house on Unawatuna Beach and explore the local area in your spare time.
Ranch Jobs in Australia
Up to 12 months from £2,249
4.5 15Get a guaranteed paid ranch job in Oz
Aged 18-35 and looking for paid farm work in Australia? This 12 day package includes 4 days relaxing in the buzzing city of Brisbane, 5 days ranch and farm training and a guaranteed paid ranch job in the Oz outback, with wages typically £15 or more an hour! Then 3 days to relax before heading off to your paid job!
Volunteer Teaching Sri Lanka
2 weeks or more from £789
Help underprivileged Sri Lankan children learn English
Volunteer in southern Sri Lanka, teaching English to underprivileged primary school children and young Buddhist monks. Stay in our gorgeous volunteer house on Unawatuna Beach and explore in your spare time.
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