Gap Year
Africa & Asia Venture, also known as AV, is a not-for-profit social enterprise specialising in meaningful volunteering programs in Africa and Asia. AV offers a unique experience of group-based full-immersion programs in rural communities, where volunteers live with the locals the way the locals live and after which they have a period of independent travel time to go wherever they wish, all supported by the AV’s dedicated, 24/7, in-country management teams. A fee may be required.
AKFC offers an international development training program and an eight-month overseas placement to recent university graduates and young professionals who are 30 years of age or younger. Application deadline: February 01. A fee may be required.
Katimavik is a life-changing experience for young adults to explore Canada, make new friendships, gain valuable experience and contribute to positive change through volunteerism.
Katimavik’s National Experience is a 5.5 month program. All expenses related to participation in the program are covered. The program is open to youth aged 17 to 25.
Future Perfect by Katimavik is a 12-week program which supports youth at the start of their careers. Program participants will be paid a full wage. The program is open to youth aged 19 to 30.
Tour du Canada is a classic cross-Canada journey. It is also Canada’s national cycling network. The organization organizes cross-Canada ride.
WAC provides students with opportunities that integrate educational travel, Mandarin learning, childcare and English tutoring. It is a great chance for overseas youngsters to experience China with an authentic touch by staying with Chinese host families.
CIEP (Centre international d’études pédagogiques) is an institution of the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research.
CIEP recruitment for foreign language assistants in France. Must be enrolled in university and a native speaker of the language to be taught in France (Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish).
The Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian Second World War museum in France. Every year the Centre hire students who are fluent in English and French to work in France. The Centre provides housing and stipend. Application deadline: January-August (October), March-October (November), May-December (November).
Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors.
Types of volunteers: international volunteering, diaspora volunteering, e-volunteering, corporate volunteering, etc.
As part of Disney International Programs at Walt Disney World® Resort, you’ll have the unique opportunity to live near Orlando, Florida while you gain experience with a global entertainment leader. Whatever program you participate in, you’ll make connections with people from across the globe. You’ll also learn directly from Disney leaders, be immersed in the English language, and learn about different cultures as you share your own. Programs: Academic Exchange program, Cultural Exchange Program, Cultural Representative Program.
Teaching abroad (1 year) and student exchange programs (1-6 months). Destinations: Spain, France, Germany, Mexico, Canada and more. Must be a Canadian citizen or PR.
This site provides ratings and reviews system that will help you to find good programs (and avoid the bad ones). The reviews cover all the programs abroad – study abroad, volunteer abroad, teaching abroad, intern abroad, gap year programs, TEFL courses and language schools.
This is one of the world’s leading volunteer travel company, working in over 30 countries around the world and placing thousands of volunteers abroad every year. Projects: Childcare, teaching, medical and health, wildlife, environment and conservation, construction, arts and music, sports, NGO support, community development, elderly care, special needs care, etc. IVHQ has projects in over 50 destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Pacific.
LOJIQ offers internships and employment integration programs to Quebec youth between age 18-35. Destinations include but not limited to France, Wallonia-Brussels, Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
This site lists many projects and internships around the globe – animal welfare, childcare, conservation, family volunteer trips, internships, medical work, paid work, ski instructors, summer trips, TEFL, volunteering holiday trip, etc. A fee may be required.
Are you searching for a seasonal job? Looking for a cool winter job? Planning a gap year? Dreaming of backpacking around the world? This site lists temporary, harvest, seasonal, & farm jobs.
This site offers seasonal jobs in these areas: Childcare, gap year jobs, hospitality, language, yachts, sports, travel, and others.
SWAP Working Holidays is a not-for-profit organization that has been working for over 40 years to promote cultural exchange opportunities to Canadians.
SWAP offers opportunities to work, volunteer, teach, or cultural exchange abroad. A fee may be required.
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community. WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who are looking for volunteer help.
JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme) seeks to enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations.
JET programs recruit university students to teach English in Japan. Must be a Canadian citizen to apply. Application deadline: November.
Think Pacific is a registered Fijian charity and UK organization, which works in partnership with over 100+ universities internationally and has been the specialist provider of global mobility projects in the Fiji Islands for over a decade. The organization offers programs/projects involving activities such as teaching, sports coaching, youth development, etc. A fee is required.
From time to time, the organization offers scholarship programs to wave program fees.
A highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. This is a full-time, 6-9 month fellowships in Washington, DC. Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen living in the U.S. to apply. Application deadline: January and October.
This organization recruits remarkable and diverse individuals to become teachers in low-income communities in the USA.