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Founded in 2012, the Gap Year Association is the only national nonprofit working to coordinate the growing Gap Year Movement. As a public benefit not-for-profit Association with members, we believe that all intentional gap years have significant and positive practical outcomes, whether independent or as part of a formal program.
A directory of hundreds of gap year programs, including academic, community service, career exploration, adventure programs, and much more.
Students participate in service projects in the U.S. and are offered a living allowance and sometimes housing.
A 10-month program in South Africa where students choose a service project
Offers various opportunities to volunteer or participate in programs in different locations
Students travel to various cities in the U.S., participating in service projects and producing their own documentary about their experiences
Participants assist people with developmental disabilities in 1 of 10 Camp Hill communities in North America
Carpe Diem Education offers expertly designed gap year programs to 5 continents and 18 countries around the world. Students are provided with an opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating regions on Earth, each offering a unique culturally immersive experience.
A fee-based consulting program which matches you with an appropriate gap year experience
Students participate in 1 of 18 cities, mostly in the U.S., serving as tutors and mentors, working in after-school programs, or leading youth programs
Offers 12-week programs in Thailand and Ecuador, where students engage in field work, excursions, internships, and service work
Offers various overseas service learning programs, including teaching English, AIDS prevention, and international health
Volunteers engage in service projects in Africa, Central America, and Brazil
A multi-faceted 9-month program in various countries, which includes travel, service projects, and internships
A clearinghouse organization providing over 150 opportunities to spend a semester or a year in Israel
Offers a variety of wilderness and outdoor experiential programs
Offers a variety of wilderness and outdoor expeditions in the U.S., Caribbean, and South America
Provides a database of gap year experiences in the U.S. and overseas
Participants can volunteer, teach, or engage in archaeology projects in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific
Participants can choose from a variety of programs or customize their own gap year program in various countries
Offers academic and adventure voyages at sea, where participants learn about oceanography, marine biology, sailing, and leadership
Offers voyages at sea, investigating new cultures, lands, and people in a variety of locations
SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
A book offering advice for planning and implementing a gap year
A 35-week program offering a variety of service learning opportunities in multiple locations in the U.S. and overseas
Offers a variety of experiential programs in various international locations, fostering cross-cultural education, global citizenship, and community action
Operates international education and development programs in 70 countries
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