Gapforce specialises in a range of worthwhile and meaningful structured programmes overseas. Offering expeditions and adventures, with activities including rainforest & marine conservation, teaching, healthcare, childcare, development, extreme expeditions, jungle treks, ski instructor training, remote medical projects, working holidays and sports coaching. With over 20 years experience we are truly one of the original organisations in the industry.

 

Experience the genuine sports culture that surrounds the schools
in the African and Asian continents. Combine teaching sport with other subjects to children who have grown up playing  on less quality pitches and in harder conditons than you will be used. We're looking for adventurous young individuals, who will be part of a group of 30 young volunteers to teach sport in the developing world to children in schools who really need your help.

 

Projects Abroad arranges volunteers to work in orphanages around the world.  It is a great way to get some experience and really be able to help out.  There are placements working with children ranging from babies up to teenagers.  You can choose where you want to go and how long you want to go.

 

Visit the Caribbean with Gap Medics for some work experience in a hospital and some volunteer work in an island paradise! Based in St Lucia you will be living together with other prospective medical, nursing, midwifery and dental students all typically between the ages of 16 and 25. Gap Medics are a specialist company for students wishing to enter careers in healthcare.

You can do so much more than just teach English on this project. You will work side-by-side with students encouraging cultural understanding, exposing your students to one of the world’s most spoken languages and the one that fuels the global economy.  No teaching experience is necessary, work is flexible and you can learn Portuguese as you teach. Teach all age groups and use your own methods and activities to support and enlighten your students.

 

Take part in volunteer and aid work for as little as £190. Agape Volunteers is a charity founded by ex-volunteers who were tired of seeing people’s time go to waste on volunteering projects that didn’t help those people in need, and seeing volunteers charged large fees that are not passed on to those who require help. Volunteer with us, as a teacher, a medical student, sports coach, or in an orphanage, and see your time and money make a real difference.

 

Smaller Earth offers a wide range of Education based internships from being a Camp Counselor in India to Community Development in Kenya. These internships focus on care, education, counseling, arts and sports projects for impoverished children and orphans around the world. Join one of our projects to gain invaluable hands on practical experience in a variety of fields including project management and team leadership. Click below for more info!

Volunteer in Brazil with International Volunteer HQ today. IVHQ’s local staff in Brazil require volunteers NOW! IVHQ Brazil has a wide range of volunteering projects available in working with children, sports, environmental placements, Carnaval program, teaching English, arts placements and community development projects. IVHQ also have projects available in 18 counties worldwide, our programme fees start from only £120! Click to find out more!

Gain valuable work experience on journalism and medical projects (including nursing, dentistry and physiotherapy) or give your time working in orphanages or on conservation, HIV awareness and teaching projects in Africa, Latin America, Asia or E. Europe. Global Volunteer Projects is as much about learning as it is about giving. Our programmes are designed to incorporate learning the local language and something about the local culture.

 

You will spend time shadowing doctors, nurses and other health care professionals on ward rounds and may have the opportunity to
spend more time in specific departments that you're interested
in. Medical projects can be combined with teaching, work in an
orphanage or any of our other projects. Having this experience on your application to university or college can significantly improve your chances of getting a place on that competitive course.