Volunteer OverseasGlobal Gap Year: Overview
- 1 Ghana
- 2 South Africa
- 4 Nepal
- 5 Thailand
- 3 Peru
Global Gap Year is an innovative 27-week volunteer programme for gap year students who want a far-ranging international experience that spans three continents, five countries, and twelve different volunteer opportunities. By offering immersion opportunities in local communities around the globe, Global Gap offers a unique way to explore new places, learn about important global issues and help out on worthwhile volunteer projects.
The Global Gap programme is designed for gap year students taking a year off before going into higher education. The programme consists of a one week orientation and three week Care programme in Ghana, followed by one-to-two month programmes in each of South Africa, Peru, Nepal and Thailand.
In each of these countries, volunteers will work closely with our local staff members on projects that lend insight into important issues in developing countries like housing, education, environmental conservation and human rights.
Work and travel in a group with other volunteers, forming memories that will last a lifetime! The agenda is:
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- 24 September - 30 September 2017 (1 week)
- 23 September - 29 September 2018 (1 week)
- Orientation in Accra, Ghana
- 1 October - 21 October 2017 (3 weeks):
- 30 September - 20 October 2018 (3 weeks):
- Care in Akuapem Hills, Ghana
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2
- 22 October - 4 November 2017 (2 weeks)
- 21 October - 3 November 2018 (2 weeks)
- Building in Cape Town, South Africa
- 5 November - 9 December 2017 (5 weeks)
- 4 November - 8 December 2018 (4 weeks)
- Choice of Project in Cape Town, South Africa
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- 10 December 2017 – 13 January 2018 (5 weeks)
- 9 December 2018 – 12 January 2019 (5 weeks)
- Winter Break
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3
- 14 January - 10 March 2018 (8 weeks)
- 13 January - 9 March 2019 (8 weeks)
- Teaching in Cusco, Peru
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4
- 11 March - 7 April 2018 (4 weeks)
- 10 March - 6 April 2019 (4 weeks)
- Medicine or Himalayan Mountain Conservation in Kathmandu, Nepal
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5
- 8 April - 5 May 2018 (4 weeks)
- 7 April - 4 May 2019 (4 weeks)
- Diving & Marine Conservation in Ao Nang, Thailand
The Global Gap all-inclusive programme fee is £16,995. This price includes all food and accommodation, medical and travel insurance, airport transfers in each destination, as well as 24-hour support from our staff. Unlike other Projects Abroad programmes, this programme fee includes all required plane tickets from the UK, including round-trip tickets home for the winter break. This programme fee also includes various sightseeing tours and activities in each destination.
CHOOSE A GLOBAL GAP YEAR STAGE:
Stage 1:Orientation and Care Work
All Global Gap participants meet in Accra, Ghana for a one week orientation. They then spend an additional week in Akuapem Hills, North of Accra, working on a Care placement.
Stage 2:Building & Choice of Project
South Africa is a unique environment in which to spend time volunteering and is a thriving and lively destination. Projects Abroad is based in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, close to the southern tip of the African continent.
Stage 3:Education
Peru is a fascinating and beautiful country with an extensive Pacific coastline, a vast area of Amazon rainforest and the magnificent Andes. Peru provides an opportunity for volunteers to experience much of what South America offers within just one country.
Stage 4:Medicine or Himalayan Mountain Conservation
Nepal is a small yet stunning land of snow-capped mountains, majestic Buddhist temples, and the ancient capital city of Kathmandu. Although Nepal is known for the Himalayas and Mount Everest, it is actually one of the most bio-diverse countries on the planet.
Stage 5:Conservation
Thailand is a great introduction to South East Asia. It's a beautiful country with pristine beaches, exotic food and golden temples. However, anyone doing international volunteer work in Thailand will go beyond the country that tourists see and discover an incredibly friendly people with a unique culture.
