Written by The Leap on 09 / 08 / 2018
Gap Year Advice
Here at The Leap we have 24 different gap year programs on offer for you, all contain the perfect combination of volunteering, adventure, travel and culture.
If you’re struggling to decide what to do on your gap year then don’t worry, I’ve put together a highlight reel of our best gap year programs of 2018 so far
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In a nutshell… 8 weeks of community development, teaching and elephant conservation in a country that is truly in need of your time and dedication.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
This year volunteers joining our Cambodia gap year program have achieved the following:
It’s one of our best because… Cambodia has a recent, violent history and volunteers are able to make a positive difference in the slow recovery, the kids are incredibly grateful and engaging, the beaches are stunning, and getting up close to elephants is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
In a nutshell… 10 weeks of Spanish, surfing, turtle conservation, reforestation, recycling and environmental education with a snappy adventure into the cloud forest in search of sloths.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
To date volunteers taking part in our Costa Rica gap year program have:
It’s one of our best because… the project work is diverse, the location is stunning, volunteers actively see the benefit of their work, lives are being saved – both human and turtle – and the surfing is some of the best in the world.
In a nutshell… 10 weeks of indigenous community development in the Andes and Lowland Jungle, adventure down the Ruta de los Volcanes, conservation in the Galapagos and relaxation in the Amazon rainforest.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
To date volunteers participating in our Ecuador gap year program have worked hard from start to finish achieving the following:
It’s one of our best because… you get to experience the jungle, Andes and Galapagos all-in-one, projects are working to actively preserve ancient traditions in indigenous communities and the generosity, spirit and openness of the Ecuadorian people is hard to find anywhere else.
In a nutshell… 10 weeks living on a remote tropical island working on marine conservation, forest conservation and teaching projects with a 10-day island outreach adventure as part of the mix.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
Volunteers joining our Madagascar gap year program have contributed to existing projects being run at the camp and have got involved in the following:
It’s one of our best because… volunteers have such a high impact within the community, the projects are hands on making a valuable difference, the wildlife is unique, the scenery is breathtaking and it’s a place you just couldn’t see in the same light as a tourist.
In a nutshell… 4 weeks living in the remote Namibian desert working to create a national park out of an old hunting ranch. Overnight trekking and rafting expeditions are a standard weekly adventure.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
This year volunteers on our Namibia gap year program contributed to the conservation of the reserve in the following ways:
It’s one of our best because… of the 3-day rafting adventure down the Orange River, the incredibly important mission of the project, the camp life including homemade pizza and sundowners, the stunning scenery and Andrea and Ed - our awesome scientist leaders who make the program what it is.
In a nutshell… 10 weeks taking in all of what Peru has to offer, from community development in Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Valley to conservation in the Amazon and hiking Colca Canyon and the one-and-only Machu Picchu.
What has been achieved so far in 2018?
Volunteers joining our Peru gap year program this year have worked hard to help each project, achieving:
It’s one of our best because… you visit diverse and unique environments, help to preserve traditions that pre-date the Inca, you are able to explore the largest rainforest in the world and of course visit the unique and historic Machu Picchu.
In addition to the project achievements, life-long friendships have been made, eyes opened to possibilities outside the norm, languages and cultures learnt, new food eaten, new experiences tried, hours of fun had and unforgettable memories made.
It’s not too late to sign up to join our September or January teams… get planning now.
