A career break in Asia offers an incredible range of exciting experiences. First and foremost a career break in Asia is an opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating and beautiful regions on earth. By taking a career break in Asia you’ll be able to travel extensively and really get to grips with the unique cultures of the countries you visit.
Asia career break One of the best (and most rewarding) ways to immerse yourself in local culture on an Asia career break is by getting involved with a worthwhile Asia voluntary work project. We have a wide range of superb Asia career break volunteer projects – from Giant Panda conservation in China to learning Thai boxing.
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An amazing opportunity for paid work in one of the greatest travel destinations in the world - China. Participants teach students at some of the best schools in a cultural exchange programme. At the same time you will experience ancient traditions combined with vibrant modern city life.
This Martial Arts Academy offers one of the best environments around the globe to be trained in this historic martial art. Situated at the foot of the Mountains of the Fujian Province, South East China, you will study directly from some of the best Masters to be found in China.
The online TEFL courses are internationally recognised, giving you the opportunity to travel and teach wherever there are people who want to learn. The only decision you really have to make is where you want to go and make a difference!
Discover the warm hospitality of the locals on this eclectic tour as you capture the colourful cultures of Russia, Mongolia and China. Your journey will bear witness to vibrant landscapes and cities and what better way to experience the beauty than travelling on the Trans-Siberian railway.
Assist in a giant panda sanctuary and help to save this incredible species from extinction. You will be involved in feeding and observing the pandas, as well as helping with important research projects.
Children in rural Sri Lanka are eager for education. Volunteers will be teaching English to children aged between 1 and 13 years old. There are also opportunities to organise extra-curricular activities in the afternoon such as music, drama, arts and sports.
A unique opportunity to interact with the only great ape outside of Africa, the orang-utan. Take part in volunteer work in Borneo to help protect this highly endangered species from extinction.
The Olympics was a fantastic showcase for China. Now people from all over the world are heading East to discover the delights of this incredibly diverse country. Our four-week programme gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real life China in amongst the amazing peaked scenery of Guilin county. You will spend time learning the language and getting to know the Chinese culture as well as spending time helping to develop the community.
Make a difference to the lives of underprivileged communities in Nepal. This volunteer project gives you the chance to work as a volunteer in Nepal in schools, monasteries and orphanages giving children opportunities they may not have had before, or, work alongside local builders on vital construction projects.
Work as a zookeeper and experience hands-on interaction with animals. This is a rewarding programme where you will be taking care of the animals and their daily maintenance in a choice of zoo either just outside of Kuala Lumpur or Taiping.
Volunteers are greatly needed on this satisfying orphanage volunteer project in Sri Lanka. You can make a substantial contribution to the lives of disadvantaged children, generating more opportunities for them by helping to improve their maths and English skills.
Be a role model to children who were born into poverty. Draw up lesson plans, teach English, crafts and health education and help maintain the classrooms. Your presence and encouragement will help them towards brighter futures.
Spend time discovering the best parts of Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. Explore fantastic places, relax on gorgeous beaches and be part of exciting adventures. Thailand - Australia - New Zealand.
Discover Asia in a trip that combines all the very best bits of this region. Compare landscapes, people and cultures during four very different programmes. India - Nepal - Thailand - China.
Head out to some of South-East Asia’s best diving stops to begin or advance your scuba-ing adventures! You will be spending your time on and around the Thai island of Koh Tao, where there will be a number of great PADI dive courses for you to pick from - from open water right up to instructor!
Pass on the basic skills many people take for granted, and make a difference to young lives. Give lessons to children and help local staff develop their leadership skills so they can benefit future generations.
Dedicate your skills and energy to villages with little money but lots of spirit. Help repair and decorate schools, day centres and homes, organise children to help clear up their village and teach them about hygiene.
Your skills and enthusiasm can make a valuable difference to the lives of the children of Jaipur and enable them the chance of a brighter future on this rewarding programme.
Give an isolated community their dignity back. Get involved in teaching English, improving school facilities, setting up health camps, running teaching workshops, planting trees and forging links with local schools.
Find yourself in the ‘off the tourist radar’ China, experiencing one of the world’s oldest, most interesting and unique cultures. You may be teaching some of China’s huge population, but you’re bound to learn a thing or two as well!
This volunteer programme provides an excellent opportunity to work with Mongolian children and adults and contribute to the local communities in a positive way. Volunteering and traveling in Mongolia will provide you with a truly eye-opening journey as you experience one of the few authentic places left to travel.
Spend eight weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and become a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you can find work in ski resorts all over the Globe, enjoying the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.
Help take care of India’s unloved animals – donkeys, cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and elephants. Take part in rescue missions, man the hotline, promote the campaign and assist with vaccinations. A chance for animal lovers to make a difference.
Discover why so many travellers love this part of the world! Volunteer in India, spend eight weeks in Thailand and work with the wildlife in Malaysia. You’ll get to see things many people miss.
Work with rescued gibbons, a primate native to Thailand, as they are rehabilitated to be introduced back into the wild. You’ll get to witness this work as you monitor the gibbons adapting to their new environment as well as being involved in the day-to-day activities of the centre. A really great experience!
Ever wanted to travel to China but do more than scratch the surface as a tourist?
This rewarding programme is a great way for you to discover China, its culture, customs
and people. You will be teaching in schools in the stunning province of Guangxi. As a
volunteer your time will be spent mainly teaching conversational English.
Spend four whole weeks in the powder heaven of Niseko and train for the snowboard or skiing qualification in snow-sports Instruction. With your SBINZ/NZSIA CSI certificate, you will be able to train to level 1 and 2 beginners and find work in resorts in New Zealand and all over the world including the USA.
This programme gives you the exciting opportunity to experience
learning, paid teaching and living in China. You will start will a week orientation
course aimed to develop your teaching skills and then you’ll go on to teach
English to Chinese students on their Summer Camp Programme.
Located in the Borneo jungle, volunteers live and work alongside native communities, playing an integral part in aiding the development of the area whilst retaining traditional ways of life. Time will be spent working in village schools both teaching, and helping with refurbishments.
To experience all things Cambodian, this is the trip for you. You
will spend time in bustling Phnom Penh discovering it’s French colonial and Khmer
architecture, its glorious past and a more recent tragic one. The tour then takes in
Siem Reap, gateway to the glorious temples of Angkor, jewel of the Khmer Empire. Minimum age 12 years.
Whet your appetite for Indochina with glimpses of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Take in temples, monuments, markets and bays with trips Angor Wat, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and more. Minimum age 12 years.
A real family adventure – 10 fabulous days in India exploring ancient cities, stunning national parks, bustling towns and traditional villages. You and your children will love the rich culture this country has to offer.
An adventure for all the family to enjoy. Swim in waterfalls, visit a floating market, discover the extraordinary temples of Angkor, savour Asian culinary creations and enjoy beach time. Explore Thailand and Cambodia on this 14-day tour specifically designed for families.
Put something back into a country that desperately needs volunteers. Whether you help out in an orphanage, a school or a centre for disabled children, your time will be gratefully received.
This India volunteer programme allows you to experience the essence of India. Our Goa volunteer project offers the opportunity to make a contribution to socially deprived areas whilst exploring the Indian mainland in a diverse range of activities.
Give some valuable assistance in a day care centre or school in Himachal Pradesh. Teach English or other subjects, lead creative activities or help decorate the buildings – whatever you do will be greatly appreciated.
If you have a passion for Indian food then this is your opportunity to travel to India and immerse yourself in its culture while discovering the mysteries and delights of Indian cooking!
Experience the best of Japan’s culture and cuisine with trips to sake breweries, markets, traditional inns and even a castle. Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, taking cooking lessons and, of course, tasting the food!
Feel a huge sense of achievement after trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain - the effort is most definitely worth it! Top it off with a jungle safari and a volunteer placement in a Nepalese village.
See the most spectacular sights that the north of India has to offer on this 10-day tour taking in all the major highlights! See the worlds largest and most beautiful love token, witness the worship and devotion on the banks of the Ganges, get a bit more up close to the days of the British Raj and meet the lovely and colourful locals amongst many other things. Minimum age 12 years.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Thailand with one of three tours. Learn about the country’s language and culture, work with elephants and assist the local mahouts or help out in an orphanage or school.
This project offers you the opportunity to help children in a Thai Orphanage by improving facilities at the orphanage and teaching the children informally, giving hope and direction to young people .
Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects and adventure holiday options in Asia. If you are looking to take some life-changing time out on a grown up gap year, use the following links for essential information regarding volunteer travel to Asia:
