Volunteering websites

http://www.vinspired.com – V’s website (ex-Millennium volunteers)
http://www.voluntaryworks.org – Community Service Volunteers’ website
http://www.gapyear.com – A gap year website with information on how to plan and organise a gap year as well as some suggestions on what you could do and where you could go – broken down into some ‘easy to use’ categories. It includes a section on “short gaps” for those of you considering a small amount of time away during your year off.

A ‘year in industry’

http://www.etrust.org.uk – For students looking for paid employment during a gap year, and who are interested in working in STEM industries, you can use this website to search, and apply, for vacancies.

Omio’s Gap Year guide

https://www.omio.com/travel/gap-year

The guide contains detailed information on:

• The benefits of taking a gap year
• How to organize a gap year step by step
• Itinerary suggestions and tips for traveling in Europe on a budget
• Volunteering in Europe
• How to successfully find and apply for an internship in Europe

Other websites containing information about possible gap year activities

http://www.projecttrust.org.uk
http://www.yearoutgroup.org
http://www.realgap.co.uk
http://www.xtremegapyear.co.uk
http://www.statravel.co.uk
http://www.campamerica.co.uk