Global Gap Year Abroad

• 2 weeks Giant Tortoise and Sea Lion Conservation
• Weekend trip to Santa Cruz
• 2 weeks Teaching and Community Work

You'll fly to San Cristobal and support the Giant Tortoise and Sea Lion Conservation project in this unique location. Our partnership with the Galapagos National Park gives us exclusive access to the wilderness Darwin once studied. The work is hands-on, with the added benefit of learning from expert conservationists. You’ll do things like:

• Monitor and survey wildlife, including Giant Tortoises at a breeding centre, and sea lions and birds out in the wild
• Help control invasive animal species that threaten the indigenous wildlife, which is critical for environmental stability
• Eradicate alien plant species and help local plants thrive
• Support the community by participating in beach clean-ups and raising awareness of how people can protect animals and the environment

During your final two weeks here, you'll also have the chance to volunteer with children on the island. Help children learn through play, run educational games and teach English. You can also work with small groups of kids in the community for sports coaching.

• 2 weeks Giraffe and Lion Conservation at Soysambu Conservancy

Experience the ultimate African adventure by living and working in the heart of the savannah at Soysambu Conservancy for two weeks. Support Giraffe and Lion Conservation work in Kenya. You’ll get hands-on experience and learn from expert conservationists, while doing things like: 

• Research endangered species and monitor local populations
• Set camera traps
• Raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment
• Remove invasive plant species
• Maintain natural water holes for the animals
• Build hides for bird watching and observing wildlife

Each day, you will get to explore savannah and see wild animals around every corner!

• 2 weeks - your choice of project in Arusha
• 2 weeks - your choice of project in Arusha
• Weekend Safari

Travel by private bus from Kenya, to Tanzania! You'll live and work around Arusha, at the base of Mt. Meru, for four weeks. The city is located near the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.

Join two projects for two weeks each. Choose from:

• Education
• Human Rights
• Women’s Empowerment
• Micro-finance

In addition to your projects, you’ll also enjoy cultural enrichment through a basic Maasai Language Course and be involved in a community development project. This provides a fantastic way to get to know local people and immerse yourself in the culture. Over the weekends you'll visit local markets and spot wild animals on a safari. 

• 2 weeks choice of Childcare or Micro-finance in Phnom Penh
• Tour of Angkor Wat and surrounding temples
• 1 week of Community Outreach work in Siem Reap
• 2 weeks Public Health in Phnom Penh

You will spend most of your time in Cambodia’s busy capital city, Phnom Penh. During your first two weeks, you can choose between joining the Childcare or Micro-finance Projects. Both support disadvantaged communities in and around the city. The following week will be spent in Siem Reap, where you will visit historic and cultural sites such as the world famous Angkor Wat! You’ll also visit towns and villages and get involved with community outreach events to highlight various social or environmental issues.

Your final two weeks will be back in Phnom Penh with our own Public Health Project. Learn basic health techniques, support check-ups and hygiene workshops. Visit different areas of the city each day!

Throughout your stay, the group will visit various sights such as the Royal Palace. You'll join monks in Buddhist temples for mediation and blessings, learn about the Khmer Rouge Genocide while visiting The Killing Fields, and try new flavours with cooking classes! During your week in Siem Reap you'll explore the UNESCO temples of Angkor, hidden within dense jungle.