A career break in the Galapagos Islands will be an experience you will never forget. Ever since Charles Darwin visited these unique islands in the Pacific Ocean, people have been fascinated by the wildlife found there.
This programme is a unique opportunity to see one of the world’s most bio-diverse destinations and combine volunteering, travelling and environmental conservation in one incredible trip!
There’s no better way to kick-start your tour of the Galapagos than with the incredible Galapass introduction! Forget about the trouble of getting there and finding your feet, and choose from an array of adventurous opportunities to start your travels!
Help meet the need for teachers on a spectacular island. Teach English and music, crafts, sports or foreign languages – whatever you feel comfortable with. A great way to contribute while learning about a new culture.
A whirlwind trip through South America’s most incredible sights, your gap year adventure will take you from stunning ancient ruins to hectic modern cities! Ecuador - Peru – Bolivia.
Make your round the world trip the voyage of a lifetime, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America on this action and culture packed programme! South Africa - India - Malaysia- Thailand - Australia - New Zealand - Argentina.
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.
Gap Year for Grown Ups provides Career Break Voluntary Projects and Culture & Language programmes throughout South America and Central America. They have the best available Community voluntary projects as well as a number of Conservation Volunteer Projects to choose from. Combine these voluntary work placements abroad with learning Spanish in South America.
For useful volunteer travel advice to South America from Gap Year For Grown Ups, use the following links: