The world has so much to offer, there are countless cultures to explore, people to meet, music to listen to, and foods to try. We clearly embrace all that travelling stands for but we also encourage you to dig a little deeper and give something back...we want you to consider heading off the backpacker route to access parts of the country not written up in the Lonely Planet guide. We want you to find the authentic culture, to learn about the issues that affect them, and make lasting friendships in the most unexpected of places.
It can be hard to find a way to make this possible, and this is where our volunteering network comes in.
We have travelled the world to find dynamic NGO's who know the off-grid communities and know what their struggles are and how they can be addressed if only resources were available....enter our Leapers who do just that - volunteering by providing the manpower and finances to turn project ideals into reality - making a positive difference as they travel for everyone involved.
Find out which programme is right for you by completing our Gap Year Quiz
You can either volunteer by choosing a single project in one place or mix it up with The Leap who specialise in team volunteering programmes abroad which include elements of challenge, contribution and adventure in contrasting locations. Finding your best fit is key and we are experts in helping your work out 'the perfect one". Here are four of our most popular right now:
You will just know...some Leapers come to us with a passion for teaching or kids and others want to focus on marine or conservation projects. The good news is that all our programmes involve a mix of projects so you get a broad experience by trying a bit of everything - from conservation and community, for example:
Costa Rica Adventure Programme
Join our 4 week gap year programme to experience turtle, forest, and wildlife conservation whilst surfing the pacific waves, zip wiring over jungle canopy and chasing waterfalls.
Costa Rica Marine Gap Year Programme
Join our 3-week marine focused adventure in Costa Rica: learn to scuba dive, contribute to reef conservation, practice your Spanish, perfect your yoga poses.
This 4-week adventure takes you from the Central Highlands to the Caribbean, combining community volunteering, culture, and the Lost City Challenge.
Experience Peru's rich Incan culture and stunning landscapes on a 3-week adventure, contributing and exploring Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and the Amazon.
Join this 4 week adventure from Siem Reap to Rabbit Island, exploring historic sites, searching for endangered dolphins and helping with life changing social enterprises.
Join our 4-week adventure beachside in Kenya to help with marine
conservation, community projects, and head out on a thrilling safari.
The simple answer is YES - volunteering companies charge fees to cover essential costs such as accommodation, meals, training, and in-country support. These fees also fund project materials and local staff salaries, ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the volunteer programmes, and providing a safe and well-organized experience for participants. In many cases theses life changing projects would not survive without your funds and manpower.
This will come as no shock to you reading this - the best way is to get a job and work as many hours as you possibly can. Aim for £400 per week and you will soon reach your traveling target. Have a read of this blog to get some ideas: https://www.theleap.co.uk/gap-year-advice/how-to-f...
Remember we are here to help steer you to the right one, starting off with the following blogs or head straight to our programme page to find out more.
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