Make a Difference
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a humanitarian? If you're a people person who wants to help others, then why not consider volunteering abroad on your gap year?
Help communities
You can play a part in making a huge difference to the quality of life of those living in underprivileged communities, giving them the skills and means they need to earn money. Becoming a community volunteer is exceptionally rewarding and a way of marking your mark on your gap year. If you think that volunteering in developing countries is all hard graft, building schools and hospitals, then you're wrong. While there is the scope to get involved in building projects for the practical people out there, you can also play an integral part in improving the lives of others by teaching them worthwhile skills, like teaching English, or showing them how to practice a trade which they can earn a living from.
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Help People
There are so many ways you can make a difference to the lives of people across the globe. You could help out with underprivileged kids and help teach them or volunteer in an orphanage and change the lives of children for the better.
Help wildlife
Maybe you want to make a difference to the planet and help protect endangered animals or marine wildlife? Protecting the environment is a crucial part of ensuring our planet's future and what better way to make a difference on your gap year? Or maybe you want to head to Africa and help make a difference to some of the continent's rarest and most majestic creatures? If so, you could get involved on a volunteer and safari adventure in South Africa and get up close and personal with some awesome animals.
Make a real difference
Volunteering on your gap year will ensure you make a difference to the lives of those you work with. It may not seem like it now, but you'll also make a difference to your own life, gaining first hand experience in life in a new culture and picking up valuable life skills along the way.
South Africa Wild Adventure
15 days
from €1.105 €1.055
Wonderful wildlife adventures in South Africa!
Our 15-day epic South African volunteering and safari adventure! Combines wildlife conservation, community volunteering, stunning safaris, camping in Kruger National Park, adventure activities and exciting excursions. It's the ultimate African experience!
Sri Lanka Pre-Medical Internship
2-12 weeks
from €1.130 €1.017
Hospital & clinic experience in beautiful Sri Lanka
See whether a career in medicine is right for you with real-life experience in a range of medical settings in southern Sri Lanka (no previous medical experience required).
Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer in Namibia
2-6 weeks
from €1.382 €1.340
Care for wildlife at a fantastic sanctuary in Namibia
Help care for Africa's precious wildlife as a volunteer on a beautiful private sanctuary in Namibia.
Amazon Wildlife Rescue
2 - 4 weeks
from €1.256 €1.130
Head to the edge of the Amazon and help care for wildlife!
Calling all animal lovers in search of an Amazonian adventure! Help care for wildlife at a rescue centre in the amazing Amazon jungle in Ecuador.
Sri Lanka Medical Placement
2-12 weeks
from €1.193 €1.074
Invaluable practical medical experience in a developing country
Calling all medical graduates, or current medical students! This volunteer programme is the perfect opportunity to further your practical medical experience. Make a real difference to the local community, build your CV, and explore the gorgeous surrounding area in your free time.31 trips