Organisations
Africa and Asia Venture, BUNAC Working Adventures Worldwide, Challenge Discovery and Educational Services Ltd, Challenges World Wide, Coral Cay Conservation, Council on International Educational Exchange, Frontier Projects, GAP Activity Projects, Gap Year with Project Trust, i-to-i
1st Contact
Resource for Australian, New Zealand, and South African travellers. Provides services and information for working holidays or short term working visas.
BBC News
Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pro's and con's of gap years.
BBC News
More students opt for 'gap year' - Students are increasingly taking a "gap year" before beginning university, say admissions authorities.
Echo
Not-for-profit volunteer gap year abroad organisation operating in Mexico providing conservation, education and humanitarian projects.
FindaGap.com
Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance.
Gap Year Jobs
Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.
GapProfile
Programme of open learning guides leading to a City and Guilds Profile of Achievement. Includes information for students, parents, teachers, employers and mentors.
Gapwork Ltd
Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.
Go Gap
Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides.
Guardian Unlimited - Gap years
Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.
Payaway
News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.
People Tree
India, Nepal and Sri Lankan projects. Resource to training and skills needed, visa and travel tips.
Safetrek
Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.
The Gap Year Guidebook
Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.
The Year Out Group
Packed with information for your year out or gap year and is supported by UCAS and DfEE. Lists student guidelines, providers, advisor information and contact details.
Voluntary Work Information Service
Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
Volunteer Africa
Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.
World Service Enquiry
Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.