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.
Join like-minded volunteers doing their best to save the tortoise. Feed the baby and adult tortoises, care for the unhatched eggs, tag the hatchlings and collect data on them. Take time to explore the beautiful scenery, too!
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.
Spend 5 months or more on an amazing gap year in Latin America. This programme provides all the structure you need, with lots of activities including Spanish lessons, volunteering with wildlife or disadvantaged street children.
Go on the adventure of a life time on this round the world trip through Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America. South Africa - India - Thailand - Malaysia - Australia - New Zealand - Ecuador - Galapagos Islands.
Nadine took a gap break to do something different. She joined our archaeology programme in Israel and unearthed ancient gold coins. Read more..
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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:
