Web Directory

» BBC News
   Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pros and cons of gap years.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/1496182.stm

» Gap Guru
   Offers a wide range of gap year opportunities for students and people taking a mid-career break, including voluntary/paid work; includes information about their services, affiliations and contacts.
   http://www.gapguru.com/

» Gap Year Jobs
   Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.
   http://www.gapyearjobs.co.uk/

» GapYear.Com
   A gap year information site.
   http://www.gapyear.com/

» Gapwork Ltd
   Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.
   http://www.gapwork.com/

» Guardian- Gap Year Travel
   Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/gap-year-travel

» Overseas Job Centre
   News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.
   http://www.overseasjobcentre.co.uk/

» Oyster Gap Year
   Offers information and advice on gap year voluntary work placements in diverse destinations.
   http://www.oysterworldwide.com/

» Safetrek
   Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.
   http://www.safetrek.co.uk/

» The Gap Year Guidebook
   Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.
   http://www.gap-year.com/

» The Year Out Group
   An association of year out organisations; describes the group, opportunities offered, and an advice section for gappers and parents/advisers.
   http://www.yearoutgroup.org/

» Ultimate Gap Year
   Provide courses and essential safety advice to students and individuals about taking a gap year or career break. Information about services and contact details.
   http://www.ultimategapyear.co.uk/

» Voluntary Work Information Service
   Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
   http://www.workingabroad.com/

» Volunteer Africa
   Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.
   http://www.volunteerafrica.org/

» World Service Enquiry
   Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.
   http://www.wse.org.uk/