Gap year help guide
Choosing the right gap year activity for you is the first step. If you follow traditional route, you will either find a good package gap year organisation or book your flights and insurance and just go it alone.
Finally, checking all the dull but essential formalities are in place is an essential part of your preparation - never ever skimp on insurance whatever approach you take.
This section is designed to help you prepare properly, and if applicable, find a volunteer project or a specifically designed gap year course. These almost always involve a fee or contribution for the organised route.
A gap year can also entail paid seasonal work, jobs in ski resorts, teaching English and outdoor education work. You don't have to plan the whole year at once either - why not take a summer job in Europe, then while you are there decide on whether you want to do a volunteer placement or work in a ski resort? Once you get out there you will be amazed at how far your personal priorities in life will change. That's kind of the point of doing it.
Volunteer Opportunities with Roast Jobs - Make the Difference in Europe, Africa or Beyond
*Kindly note: no prior experience is neededVolunteering Abroad with Roast Jobs Volunteering abroad is an amazing way to make a difference while gainin
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Stay for Free at Beautiful Hotels in Europe – Become an English-Speaking Mentor
Enjoy complimentary stays at stunning European hotels by becoming an English-speaking mentor with Angloville! Participate in our sponsored cultural pr
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Live your 2025 Summer in Spain – Not a Job, Pure Adventure Awaits!
No work – YOU’RE the star of this summer camp! Picture this: Join a 2 or 4 weeks adventure (July 2-29) in Spain at an awesome cultural exchange summer
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Gap year travel
Planning your Round The World and getting cheap tickets. Searching for cheap flights with all the budget airlines.
The best train ticket to use in Europe by a mile is the inter railing ticket. You can buy train tickets for NZ and Oz before you leave and don't forget the bus and coach tours / travel cards.
Find out more here on gap year travel
Gap Year Video Channel
Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
An introduction to gap years and the different types of gap year you could take with Oyster Worldwide - along with some handy tips for how to prepare for your time away!
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Oyster Worldwide
Just Do it!
Find your reason to change your lifestyle and become a ski or snowboard instructor in BC.
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Winter Sports Company
EA Ski Snowboard's Packing Guide
This video show's you what to pack on your winter season. For more information, follow this link https://goo.gl/pNV9cU
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EA Ski & Snowboard Training
Instructor stories - Becoming a ski instructor with EA Ski & Snowboard
Emily our EA Brand Ambassador tells us how she is preparing for her winter season in Niseko
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EA Ski & Snowboard Training
Gap year help guide
A closer look at the different types of gap year jobs, courses and placements
