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Youth and students
Whether you're taking a gap year before university, planning an elective or just want to experience the world, check out the sites below.
The organisations listed in this section are not necessarily endorsed or approved by do-it. You should research organisations carefully before making any commitments.
All organisations are UK-based charities, public sector or not-for-profit unless otherwise stated.
Aventure (private company)
A gap year organisation offering 3 to 5 month volunteering projects in the developing world.
BUNAC (private company)
Volunteering and work experience programmes around the world.
A range of 2-4 week community based volunteer projects.
Three-month teaching programmes in Lima and around Peru.
Promoting and fostering the process of positive, creative change in Russia.
Gapyear.com (private company)
Useful background info about taking a year out.
Promoting cultural exchange and personal development for young people
ICS is a government backed initiative which will enable thousands of 18-22 year olds across the UK the chance to join in the fight against global poverty by volunteering overseas in 27 countries across Africa, Asia and South America. Participation is free for people on low incomes. Six experienced volunteer agencies led by VSO deliver ICS programmes - International Service, Progressio, Restless Development, Skillshare, THET and VSO.
Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that sends volunteers on long term overseas placements.
8 or 12 month structured volunteer placements in Africa, Asia or South America for school leavers.
Rewarding voluntary placements for all ages. Over 300 projects across 20 countries in teaching, conservation, sports coaching, care and more. Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Starts from £595 for two weeks including accommodation, food, travel and 24/7 support.
Not only teaching but also conservation, medical, archaeological and business and journalism projects. (A company registered in the UK.)
A charity that sends volunteers to run educational projects in Asia.
Through its Global Xchange programme, leading international development organisation VSO offers young people (18-22) overseas volunteer placements for three or six months in developing countries in Africa and Asia.
A big database of opportunities; many public access points and your school, college or careers centre may have access.
Year Out Group (private company)
An alliance of organisations offering advice, information and opportunities.
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