You may be thinking of taking a gap year so that you can have some time out from work or education to try something different. The best way to make proper use of your gap year is to volunteer with an overseas non-profit organisation or charity, where the work that you do can make a real difference
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There are a number of projects you can get involved in. You can get involved with people projects, animal projects or conservation projects. People projects involve teaching children and young adults, helping with summer camps and caring for the homeless and underprivileged. These projects allow you to reach out to people and make a real difference in their lives.

If you care deeply about the welfare of animals then there are numerous opportunities to work in zoos and wildlife conservations, rescuing and caring for animals.

Conservation projects allow you to get involved with caring for the planet; through the conservation of endangered animals, marine life and plants, as well as essential research projects.

All of these volunteering opportunities not only have the ‘feel-good’ factor, but they also improve and develop your skills and experience as well as your maturity and knowledge as a person. These look amazing on your CV and can seriously impress future employers. So, go off and see the world and come back with vastly improved future prospects.

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