It is important that all students aim to improve and develop their skills to use the world of work. The websites below can help students to gain more ideas for Gap Years, Internships, volunteering and work experience;
Cultural Care – Au Pair in the USA
Frontier - Options to contribute to non-profit conservation and development programmes
The Leap - Volunteering opportunities during a gap year
Year Out Group - Taking a gap year to benefit university admissions and future employers
Resort Leaders - Gap year programmes and opportunities
Gap year Travel Advice - UK Government site on foreign travel
Bunac - Opportunities to work, volunteer and be an internship in a wide range of sectors
Concordia - Non-profit opportunities to work on farms around the world
Gap 360 - Information about travelling, working and volunteering abroad
Gap Year - Articles, advice and tools to plan your gap year
Gap Medics - Placements to gain experience in hospitals
UCAS - Gap Year ideas - Gap year ideas from UCAS
Projects Abroad - Travelling, working and volunteering abroad
Success at School - FAQ's about Gap Years
Do It - Information and advice on volunteering
vInspired - Database of volunteering opportunities for young people
London Youth - Youth work company in London with volunteering opportunities
NCS Yes - National Citizens Service, a Government funded programme to develop skills
Volunteering -UK Government Advice
Volunteering Matters - Charity which supports volunteers
Inspiring the Future - Service which connects students to volunteer placements