46 Gap year ideas holidays found
Thailand wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Volunteering break at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
From £974 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteering with bears in Cambodia
Care for rescued bears in tropical Cambodia
From £645 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures every Sunday throughout the year
Spaces are still available to volunteer in Cambodia
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £995 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spaces are still available to volunteer in Costa Rica
Malawi volunteering holiday
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
25% off all sanctuary placements until February 28, 2019. Excludes courses, vet externships, research placements and bookings already made
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If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
There are currently still spaces available to join our Horse Rehabilitation project in South Africa for a 1-12 week placement
Rainforest conservation in the Amazon, Peru
Conservation in the Amazon
From £1,695 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime throughout the year
Sports coaching volunteering in Brazil
Coach sport to children in Sao Paulo, Brazil
From £995 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Agriculture volunteering in Indonesia
Experience the making of local spices and artisan food.
From US $935 to US $2,365 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Youth development volunteering in Java
Join youth-driven community service program in East Java.
From US $660 to US $1,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Community volunteering in Bali
Volunteer in the biggest deaf community in Indonesia.
From US $795 to US $1,925 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Volunteer with young people in Indonesia
Discover local culture in idyllic East Java.
From US $660 to US $1,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Youth volunteering in Indonesia
Exciting youth development program in Bogor, West Java.
From US $1,420 11 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 1 Apr, 1 May, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Gap year volunteering in Kenya
Unrivalled conservation experience in remote destinations
From £9,475 8 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Mar
Trip remains exactly the same but offered at a lower price: £1500 off this amazing 8 week conservation safari experience. It's a win-win situation! Ideal for gap year students or young pioneers aged between 19-25
Marine conservation expedition in East Timor
Award winning conservation in Timor-Leste
From £2,250 to £4,650 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 May, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 9 Nov
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Tanzania volunteering projects
Change lives by making a difference in Tanzania.
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jan, 18 Feb, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 1 Jun, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 5 Oct, 5 Nov
Caribbean coral reef conservation in Carriacou
Diving and Reef conservation in beautiful Caribbean waters.
From US $2,094 to US $3,923.45 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel
New Zealand conservation volunteering
Enjoy helping with conservation in beautiful New Zealand
From £609 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Volunteer with amazing Amazonian wildlife in a jungle haven
From £895 14 days ex flights
Tailor made
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £511 to £3,382 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
From £1,699 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Elephant conservation holiday, Cambodia
Volunteer with rescued Asian elephants
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec ...
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec ...
Volunteering opportunities are still available in Cambodia!
Gap year volunteering in India
Travel, adventure and volunteering
From US $2,235 6 weeks ex flights
Tailor made
Volunteering in Madagascar, community building project
Community building in beautiful Madagascar
From £895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jan, 2 Apr, 2 Jul, 1 Oct
Volunteers are needed to support the local building team in Madagascar
Family volunteering in Thailand
Family wildlife sanctuary volunteering in Thailand
From £739 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ghana community volunteering
Community building in tropical Ghana
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
We are looking for volunteers to support the local building team in Ghana for 1-12 weeks!
Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday
Diving and marine conservation on a beautiful Thai island
From £1,295 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Amazon Rainforest Internship in Peru
Unique jungle conservation internship in heart of the Amazon
From US $7,500 24 weeks ex flights
Small group travel
Volunteer at a lion sanctuary in South Africa
Work with rescued big cats in Africa's largest sanctuary
From £1,795 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade to suit your requirements, throughout the year
Sports coaching in South Africa
Coach your favourite sport & inspire disadvantaged children
From £1,239 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Teach disadvantaged children in Quito, Ecuador
Fantastic teaching project with underprivileged children
From £1,395 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
All year round - you choose your start and finish dates!
From
£645
excluding flights
I loved every second of my trip - the people, the country, the bears I worked with... (more)Louise Bednarz
Meeting the bears and being able to really make a difference to their day-to-day lives with enrichment, feeding and cleaning; some of the things we were doing (such as enrichment to keep the bears active and happy) wouldn't get done unless we were there to help out! (more)Heather Reynolds
We were so close to the bears and keepers that you feel part of the project rather than just a short stay helper. I think we were really lucky... to have the baby bear (Lola) arrive when we were there too. (more)Anon
From
£1,495
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to spend time walking through the jungle and seeing so many great animals and birds. The best moments were the tree frogs, manu poison frog and the rainbow boa! I really enjoyed the construction of the bird hides and biogarden even though sometimes it was really hard work! Pancakes for breakfast were great!
Tips?
There was a lot of walking and physical activity so it’s really important to expect to do lots when you get there and probably need reasonable fitness!
Local... (more)Melanie Veal
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Helping animals.
Tips?
It’s a lot of work, but it pays off! The animals and the people are phenomenal.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great experience! (more)Maya Dite
From
£600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Our experience volunteering with the operator was unique and fulfilling. We
had the opportunity to work with Tanzanians in schools and health centers, get to know the local staff and help a little with a building project, all of which were memorable.
Tips?
Be aware that the lodging is not luxurious (cold showers), roads are rough and dusty. Project sites are often far apart, so a good amount of time is spent in the Land Cruiser. The staff was very attentive to our... (more)William Unger
From
£609
excluding flights
The best part of the trip was meeting lots on new people from different countries and backgrounds. It was amazing to have an opportunity to visit and stay in more remote/ less popular (with tourists) parts of New Zealand. It added a real unique aspect to visiting New Zealand. (more)Amy Memin
My highlight was seeing places that tourists don't normally see or experience through lack of information or inability to access such as nurseries. (more)Helen Frazer
From
£974
excluding flights
Even in the short time we were there (2 weeks), we saw animals arrive and leave, and got a glimpse of the process between rescue and return to the wild. (more)Camille Askins
The people with whom you're working with are terrific. From the other volunteers to the staff and those who stay for the long term there was a very good wibe within the WTTF community. (more)Stuart Moncrieff
It was a very rewarding 2 weeks and I would recommend it to anyone who has a keen interest in animal welfare. (more)Colin Harvey
From
£1,395
excluding flights
Enjoy the experience. Prepare for the unexpected. Dancing with the stars at the Ambondrika Indigenous dance party. (more)Gregory Gilbert
The great thing about this programme is that you are working alongside local people on a daily basis so you have a very close relationship with the local community. It's clear from talking to them how much the contribution helps. (more)Travis Armstrong
From
£1,415
excluding flights
Fantastic!.... The whole experience was very good (the organisation of the trip,
the travelling itself, the people...) but of course being able to spend time with
these amazing animals was the highlight of the holiday and possibly of my last
few years as well. (more)Darina Brejtrova
Most exciting holiday ever...Go for it (more)Ailish Scanlon
Amazing! It was my dream to work with elephants. It really was a trip of a lifetime. I learnt so much and made a few great friends out there which I still keep in contact with now. (more)Melisa Dora
From
£1,370
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
From
£645
excluding flights
I went to the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Thailand, this was a fantastic project helping animals who had been mostly kept as pets. It’s hard to say what was the most memorable part of this holiday as there was so much variety and different experiences, it’s difficult to decide what was the best part of it.
(more)Cathy Bisset
I had so many fantastic experiences, and the centre itself was in an idyllic area, on the grounds of a Buddhist temple. One highlight was spotting wild elephants in a nearby national park, after dark. (more)Olly Carney
From
€550
excluding flights
It was AMAZING! (more)tracy ciotti
My whole time at the reserve was so incredible with thrills everyday from hurtling along dirt tracks to see elephants, watching porcupines and honey badgers battle right next to camp to the first time you lead a class by yourself. (more)Deirdre McClean
Working with all of the animals and children, and meeting wonderful people were most memorable - the whole experience was memorable and exciting. The trip well and truly exceeded my expectations. I would happily recommend it to anyone.
(more)Thérèse Hutchins
From
£1,695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cutting a path through dense jungle to fin capybara
Tips?
Speak to the guys who have done it already for advice!
A camera, comfy inner soles, good Headtorch, organic mosquito repellent, waterproof bags were the items I was glad I had the most!
Local benefits?
yes, all of the above!
Overall rating?
it was such an incredible experience, expect it to be really hard work but you get out what you put in. (more)William Haward
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with experienced people who are always willing to help and teach you
Tips?
To bring many working pieces of clothes and leave at home fashion dresses
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great and fulfilling experience
(more)Giorgia Trevisan
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The diving on Sail Rock, probably one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of
Thailand
Tips?
This is a small village with basic amenities so be prepared to take it easy and
relax as there is a lot of down time where nothing is happening. If you get bored
easily then make sure you have brought things to occupy your time or better still
make an effort to get out and about the island.
Local benefits?
Not really to the extent that I would have liked, sure spending... (more)Stan Batchelor
From
£1,395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
Poor. Not much meaningful work. It was not well organized in keeping volunteers busy. There were lots of occasions when we ran out of jobs and were told to wander around and look for things to do. Myself and my grandchildren were extremely disappointed. We had a family meeting and left early. Still a bad taste in our mouth. After staying there I felt that the fee charged was excessive.
John Brown. (more)John Brown
