3rd week Free in October to February 2023 | Volunteer for marine conservation on a private island in Belize! You will improve the living conditions for a variety of sea life surrounding this island paradise.
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You’ve heard the term. Perhaps you’ve taken one yourself. Perhaps you’re not sure what we mean when we invite you to join us during your gap year… A gap year is typically taken in the year following high school graduation before the beginning of further academic studies at a college or university. Others take gap years following their graduation from a higher education institution. Many young graduates find themselves traveling abroad during these times, discovering new areas and cultures of the world. This is well and good, and certainly contributes to personal growth, but is it enough to just simply travel for a year?
Traveling can be an exciting, new experience for high school students who have yet to break out of their shell and experience the world. There is no doubt that taking a gap year to discover new parts of the world and their cultures can be extremely beneficial in the long-run. If benefits and excitement are what you’re after, then look no further than a voluntour opportunity! Combine your thirst for travel with your desire to spend your free year doing something meaningful. Volunteering during your travels abroad can make your entire experience that much more meaningful, as well as memorable. Through volunteering with local communities, you can truly immerse yourself into the culture as you assist them in fixing real-world problems. Volunteering to teach English is a great way to give back while learning about a different group of people, and vice versa. Volunteering to restore community structures and sacred temples, such as those in Cambodia, is another way to become more cultured and gain international work experience. High school graduates who are already planning what they want to major in can join specific volunteer opportunities or internships abroad to help them gain a better understanding of what their life will be like post-college. Students interested in science, biology and medicine can join a health care placement abroad and give back to communities who are in need of extra hands. Pre-vet students can join a wildlife conservation program and enhance their knowledge of the animals of the world. All of these opportunities provide both a rewarding feeling, as well as real-life experience to give students a leg up.
Costa Rica – Health and Medical Care in San Jose Another opportunity to enhance your Spanish language skills! This program in the capital city of Costa Rica is unique, in that it is suitable for most students, including gap year students who have just completed their first degree. Volunteers are assigned to specific placements based on their skills, previous experience and language skills, so there is the opportunity for every person to help in their own way. The healthcare placement is for students of health science, nursing, physical therapy and pre-med students. Spanish language lessons can be added onto this experience for an additional fee, and volunteers are placed with a friendly, local host family, so let the cultural immersion begin! This program accepts volunteers for up to an entire year, so if settling down in one place to help a specific community in need of health care assistance, this is the place for you.
Whether you have just graduated high school or have just received your Bachelor’s Degree, GoEco offers some of the best opportunities for gap years. Travel to that foreign land, absorb that new culture and see the world in a whole new way.
Read more3rd week Free in October to February 2023 | Volunteer for marine conservation on a private island in Belize! You will improve the living conditions for a variety of sea life surrounding this island paradise.
3rd week Free in March 2023 | Volunteer at one of the largest and most successful wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation centers in Africa! Volunteers on this project work with a range of animals, from monkeys to lions.
Volunteer at Australia’s only Heritage Listed wildlife sanctuary, in natural bushland and teeming with native wildlife. The local team provides a lifelong home for rescued animals, breeds endangered species to release and restore wild populations.
Volunteer for rescuing animals at one of the most important Amazon wildlife centers in Ecuador! Work hands-on with various animals under the professional care of the center.
Journey to the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica to help sea turtles in their fight against human poachers and erosion of their nesting sites. Meet other like-minded wildlife volunteers and experience the thrill of returning thousands of baby turtles to the ocean.
Volunteer for an incredible sloth and animal rescue center in Costa Rica! This program is open to all volunteers, including vet students. Help feed and care for 100+ of animals and gain hands-on experience in wildlife care.
Journey to the unbelievable island of Naifaru for sea turtle rehabilitation! Join marine conservationists in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate turtles and help protect the coral reefs, as well as enjoy spending time in one of the most idyllic places in the world.
Combine environmental volunteering with a unique cultural experience on one of Japan’s most stunning Islands.
Volunteer in the vibrant city of San Jose to provide medical care for those in need! Join a health care or medical placement and make a difference.
Become a healthcare or medical volunteer in the Peruvian city of Cuzco! Gain professional experience, improve your Spanish and immerse yourself into a new culture!
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