Work as an Au pair abroad with Smaller Earth's Au pair Programme and develop your childcare skills. Work as an Au pair in China whilst experiencing a new culture and learning a new language or become a nanny in the USA and live with an American family. This program is designed so that you don't have to worry about anything other than enjoying your adventure. It's a great way to spend your gap year ( or two) as the program is from 12 -24 months.

Volunteering overseas is a great way to get a real insight into the local culture and to assist underprivileged people. Form an integral part of improving the lives and prospects of impoverished locals by helping with a range of projects throughout Africa, Asia, and  America, and take your pick of education, care, sport, conservation and building programmes.

 

Volunteering within local communities abroad is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in another way of life and experience another culture. You will be able to give impoverished and underprivileged people around the world a better standard of life helping out with education, arts and building programmes in Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Americas.

Experience the best of the East's cities, national parks, attractions and culture, and get "off the beaten track" to the lesser known special places and people that make up this fascinating region of America. From the scenic national parks of the Appalachian Mountains to the big-city sights and sounds of Chicago, the 18th century world of Amish country to the slow-paced life of the rural South. Click below for more info!

 

Volunteers are needed to help by educating communities, schools
and the business sector about disaster management. The project is open to anyone - You do not need any specific experience to volunteer on this project. Volunteers will provide support to the local staff in a variety of areas depending on your interests and will actively
participate in improving disaster management. Volunteers will live with local host families in St Elizabeth.

 

If you’re passionate about wildlife, crazy about the environment or if you just like a bit of fresh air you can choose from a whole host of Real Gap conservation projects across the globe. Whether you want to save the Giant Panda from the brink of extinction in China, help to keep Australia’s scenery stunning or assist with monitoring the amazing coral reefs of Fiji, the conservation options are endless.

Follow the Rockies south from Seattle, through rugged canyons and windswept deserts. This trip is full of campfire camaraderie, eerie ghost towns, horseback riding and scenic hiking, swirling rivers and abundant wildlife. Ready? Then let's hit the road! Includes trips to national parks and monuments - Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Zion.

 

Can’t pick just one destination for your gap year extravaganza? How about setting off on a thrill-seeking tour of Australasia or getting a real dose of culture journeying across South East Asia! You can choose from our range of round the world options or mix and match our trips to create your perfect gap year experience.

Fronteering specializes in meaningful volunteer experiences in the last frontiers of North, Central and South America. Our goal to conserve local wildlife, the environment and local native communities who are trying to hold on to their traditional way of life. Together we focus on important causes off the beaten path for a more Real and more Raw experience!

 

If you already have a trainee or intern job waiting for you in the USA, take the stress out of the visa process with our first class service.
Working as an intern/trainee is a unique and exciting experience that offers fantastic opportunities for personal and career development. Whatever your chosen career, this opportunity is certain to enhance your future employability prospects. Click below for more info!