Gap years
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.
A gap year offers you the opportunity to gain skills and experiences, while giving you time to reflect and focus on what you want to do next.
A voice for volunteering in Northern Ireland.
Flexible working holidays with pre-arranged jobs in Canada, Japan, USA, UK, New Zealand and Australia.
It’s important to form a plan of what you will do for the year, no matter what your gap year idea is, and you need to start planning well in advance. Some voluntary work schemes are popular and have strict deadlines, and you need to consider when you need the money to pay for airfares or visas.
There are loads of ideas you could consider – some might fill an entire year, others a few weeks or months. You could also combine more than one idea.
If you want to organise it yourself, research the costs of the features offered by organised schemes which appeal to you, but make sure you get advice on safety, any additional checks, and insurance cover you need.
You may find useful info on social media, online forums, and websites. Look at the reviews, articles, and advice from people who’ve ‘been there and done that’ for the sort of gap year you’re considering.