Asia Gap Year Programmes
Asia – a continent which conjures up images of spice, colour and history… beautifully tended paddy fields, hectic cities and stunning coast lines. Setting foot on this continent will fire up your travel bug and your desire to make a difference for the people and places you meet.
So, take the leap - your perfect gap year solution. Why? Because we have placements in Borneo or Cambodia where you’ll have the opportunity to get stuck into contrasting projects in different locations…challenging both your mind + your muscles whilst traveling the length and breadth of your chosen destination.
Travel as part of a Leap Team
Volunteering for us is all about all about teamwork - we find that our Leapers have more fun and are more effective when they travel as a group. They rally each other along and tackle the projects head on to complete in the time available.
We have 4 different teams departing to each country each year: Jan, Apr, July + Sept. We put together the teams and hook you all up via Facebook beforehand. All you have to do is book your place!
Average team size is 12, mix girls + boys, from all walks of life, ages 18 - 25.
The pick of the month...
Borneo: Gap Year Volunteering, Asia
4 weeks working with Rungus tribe in the jungle, Northern Sabah + 1 week living in a jungle camp close to Orangutans, Eastern Sabah + 3 weeks on Mantanani Island helping protect tropical reefs + 1 week trekking in Crocker National Park. A fascinating experience in the heart of Asia
Costs: from £1827
Cambodia: Gap Year Summer Volunteering, Asia
3 weeks living in the vibrant city of Siem Reap working with orphans and implementing fresh water in poor communities + 2 weeks living in the coastal city of Sihanoukville, helping beach kids with life-changing art projects + 1 week back in Siem Reap working on eco-agriculture projects in remote villages near the Angkor Watt Temples. An unforgettable Asia experience.
Costs: from £1899
Asia Gap Year Programmes
Asia gap year trips - Team Leap
Borneo
3 weeks working with the Rungus tribe in the jungle of northern Sabah: helping with their harvesting, building and teaching.
+ 3 weeks living with a community in Bongkud, eastern Sabah: building freshwater tanks.
+ 1 week of jungle reforestation while living in a camp close to the orangutans in eastern Sabah.
+ 2 weeks on Mantanani Island: teaching English and alternative fishing methods.
+ 1 week jungle trekking deep in the Crocker National Park.
Time Out Learn to scuba dive, jungle trekking, climb Mt Kinabalu, hang out on tropical beaches.
Cambodia
Spend 8 weeks living in the bustling city of Siem Reap: working with orphans and implementing fresh water in remote villages in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Watt Temple.
+ 2 weeks living in the coastal city of Sihanoukville, helping beach kids with life-changing art projects and teaching English.
Time Out Hang out on tropical islands, jungle trekking, indulge in colourful markets, explore the wonders of Angkor Watt.
Asia gap year trips - Summer Leap
Borneo: volunteering
3 weeks working with Rungus tribe deep in the jungle, Northern Sabah: helping with their harvesting, building and teaching.
+ 2 weeks at Bongkud: working on community projects close to Crocker Range National Park.
+ 1 week living in a jungle camp close to the Orangutans, eastern Sabah: helping with jungle regeneration.
Time Out Scuba dive, jungle trek, climb Mt Kinabalu, hang out on tropical beaches.
Cambodia: volunteering
3 weeks living in the vibrant city of Siem Reap: teaching orphans and working with Buddhist monks to implement fresh water in poor communities.
+ 2 weeks living in the coastal city of Sihanoukville: helping beach kids with life-changing art projects.
+ 1 week back in Siem Reap: working on eco-agriculture projects in remote villages near the Angkor Wat Temples.
Time Out Hang out on tropical islands, jungle trekking, indulge in colourful markets, explore the wonders of Angkor Wat.
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