Gap Year Advice

Each year, approximately 230,000 young people in the UK plan their gap year. If you haven’t travelled abroad for a substantial amount of time it can be a daunting task. Overseeing the wellbeing of its...

In recent years, concern has grown that some organisations are failing to meet the expectations of overseas volunteers and that volunteers themselves have not thought through what their placement will involve. Volunteers frequently feel let...

If you want to combine volunteering with travelling overseas, there are many companies who organise such trips. However be aware that for many opportunities you will be expected to pay a (sometimes large) fee. While...