Gap Year in Africa

CCUSA - Volunteer South Africa

Do you want to make a difference? If so, then the Volunteer South Africa Program will fulfill that wish, by giving you the chance to help some of the neediest people in the world. Positions are unpaid in monetary terms, but you will gain valuable..

Cost: Various

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Equestrian Work Experience

Do you want to combine the exhilarating world of horse riding with the wild South African bush? Interested in an African equine bush experience that will equip you with valuable bush skills and knowledge? Based in the South..

Cost: From £550 / $1100 (US) / €715

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Diving with Whale Sharks, Mozambique

Mozambique has an impressive coast line and an even better underwater marine life! So if you are interested in diving this is a must dive location.   What Marine life do you..

Cost: 1164

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Enduro South Africa Dirt Bike Training

Off road dirt biking in the worlds best playground, South Africa! During this 3 week adventure we will take you from beginner to advanced dirt bike rider. Extra: Book with Xtreme Gap and get taught by..

Cost: 5.500

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Surf instructor Course in South Africa

8 week South Africa Surf Instructor in Cape Town! Get to live the ultimate life. Great live style, great fitness and a great qualification to have.  

Cost: 4399

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The Ultimate South Africa Gap Year

7 weeks exploring Cape Town and getting different qualifications. Welcome to the Ultimate Cape Town trip! In 7 weeks we will Teach you how to surf Get you a RYA competent..

Cost: 4,770

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Community projects in Ghana

Experience the vibrant and friendly Ghanaian culture first hand on BUNAC’s Volunteer Ghana programme. Become fully immersed in the community, living with a host family and working alongside the local people on worthwhile community..

Cost: 2 months £799

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Sports Coaching projects in South Africa

Share your passion for sport with disadvantaged children on Sports Coaching South Africa. BUNAC, the UK’s leading non-profit travel organisation, is looking for volunteers who can take sessions in either football, cricket, rugby,..

Cost: From £1100

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Law and Human Rights

Our Law and Human rights placements are available in 8 different countries worldwide. These include: Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Morocco, Mongolia, Senegal and Cambodia. We also have stand alone Law placements in China too. Regardless of..

Cost: This will vary depending on Project, Destination country and duration.

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Transition Year Trips

Transition Year Trips Transition year is a valuable time for any student, giving them the chance to broaden their horizons and explore many different areas before getting back to the books..

Cost: This will vary depending on Project, Destination country and duration.

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Print and Broadcast Journalism Placements

As any budding journalist knows, it's tough to break into media. In many cases not only do you have to be able to demonstrate that you can actually write, but also that you can come up with unusual angle - that you can think outside the box...

Cost: £995-£1,295 for one month

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HIV Awareness projects

We work with two excellent NGOs in Ghana and India that are working hard not only to improve awareness of HIV / AIDS and prevent it's transmission but also improving the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS. People tend to forget the..

Cost: £995-£1,245

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Medical Work Experience Placements

For those seeking a career in medicine and many of the subjects allied to medicine, such as nursing and physiotherapy, prior experience is absolutely essential when applying to medical school or university. Our medical programmes give you..

Cost: £895-£1,295 for one month

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Physiotherapy work experience placements

Physiotherapy is rarely offered in hospitals overseas. Where it is, it is often expensive or lacking in sophistication with techniques and equipment often outdated in comparison to what we’re used to at home. However, by spending time on a..

Cost: £995-£1,295 for one month

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Short Term Volunteer in Zambia

Come and have an African Adventure with the The Lifespring Foundation (Africa). We offer volunteer placements for anyone aged 18years+ to get involved in our community projects in Ndola, Zambia. You will be based in the lovely volunteer..

Cost: £1680

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Sport

Volunteering on one of our sports placements is an  enriching experience for any sports enthusiast. It allows them the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and skills of their favourite past-time to those who are underprivileged and less..

Cost: This varies depending on where you would like to go

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Volunteer with children or in health care in Ghana

Volunteer in Ghana for 2 to 6 months, and do something meaningful on your gap year abroad! Schools, day-care centres, and hospitals throughout Ghana depend on the help of volunteers like you – so stray from the well-beaten tourist path and..

Cost: £ 865 – 2 months volunteering

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Conserve wildlife: volunteer in South Africa

Got a passion for animals? Keen to help threatened species in South Africa? Our 2 to 4.5-week wildlife protection programmes give you the chance of a lifetime: to work directly in animal conservation in South Africa. As a wildlife..

Cost: £ 555 (2 weeks Kruger National Park) and up

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Medicine & Healthcare

Our Medicine and Healthcare projects are available in many different countries accross Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Whether you are a pre-university student, a trained professional, or somewhere..

Cost: This varies depending on where you would like to go.

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Become a Volunteer Teacher!

Do you have a passion for working with kids..? Do you want to go into teaching as a career..? Or do you want to experience what it is like on the other side of the desk..? Whatever your reasons, Oyster has the teaching placement to suit..

Cost: £2725 - £3725 All placements include return flights. Check website for exactly what is included - this varies for each destination

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R.V.O COMMUNITY WORK AND TRAVEL – GHANA 2010

POTENTIAL CHARITY TRIP TO GHANA Program: 2-WEEKS COMMUNITY WORK AND 1-WEEK TRAVELS Highlights: Community Voluntary Work and Travel Departure and end Accra International Airport: Accra-Ghana Language..

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Care

   Taking part in a care project gives you the opportunity to work with disadvantaged children in a range of different settings. This project runs in all of the 24 countries in which Projects Abroad runs volunteer projects..

Cost: Varies between destinations- see website

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Community Work and Travel program in Ghana

2-WEEKS COMMUNITY WORK AND TOURS) 2009        Program:    2-WEEKS COMMUNITY WORK AND TOURS) 2009Highlights:    Community Voluntary Work and TravelDates:    Open / Ongoing..

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Healthcare Project in Ghana

Overview of the Project In Ghana , efforts are underway to improve the health sector, especially the health of women and children. High importance is placed on improving the quality of reproductive health services and on preventing and..

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Orphanage Work in Ghana

Overview of the ProjectDue to extreme poverty, neglect and abuse, many children in Ghana are forced to leave their homes. These children live in the streets under harsh conditions. The society also looks down upon them. Some children who have..

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Teaching Project in Ghana

Overview of the Project Like in any other developing countries in the world, the demand of English is growing incredibly high in Ghana . The knowledge of English is a gateway to good and high paying jobs and this trend has lured the young..

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