Website
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The Backpacking Site
Website: http://www.the-backpacking-site.com/index.html
Has advice, information and resources for people considering a gap year or going traveling.
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Trinbago
Website: http://www.trinbago.com/
This is an online directory with links to businesses online, industry, news & media, IT, education, entertainment, the government, tourism and society & culture.
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The Singapore Promise
Website: http://www.home-in-singapore.sg
Provides information on living, working and studying in Singapore. Includes information and links to scholarships and on wok and study visas
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The Barbados Parliament
Website: http://www.barbadosparliament.com
This website provides official information and news on the Barbados Parliament, Constitution and Senate.
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Sojourn Asia
Website: http://www.sojournasia.com/
Offers study programs and internships exploring traditional Asian culture
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Nepalese Embassy London
Website: http://www.nepembassy.org.uk/
Website of the Nepalese embassy in London
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Nepal.com
Website: http://www.nepal.com/
Information site for people visiting Nepal. Mainly based around attractions and places to visit.
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Nepal Home Page
Website: http://www.nepalhomepage.com
Directory site for general information and resources in Nepal
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Minstry of Manpower Singapore
Website: http://www.mom.gov.sg
Government department website that provides information on employment, training and visas. Also provides information for foreigners wanting to work in Singapore
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Volunteers for Thailand
Website: http://volunthai.com/
The work of Volunteers for Thailand centres on rural homestays. The organisation has selected twenty target schools in rural provinces to work with, and these schools have agreed to provide food and accommodation to the volunteers in exchange for their teaching in the classroom 3-4 hours per day.
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Visit Korea
Website: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
Official Korea tourism guide site.
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Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal
Website: http://www.gov.tt
This website provides official information and news on Trinidad and Tobago, its Government, laws, education, employment, work permits, investment, moving to the country, starting a business, travel & tourism and housing.
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The Foundation to Encourage the Potential of Disabled Persons
Website: http://www.disabled.infothai.com/
The Foundation to Encourage the Potential of Disabled Persons is a private, disabled managed Thai Foundation. Its many projects include the Chiang Mai Disabled Center; the Freedom Wheelchair Workshop; a rural and remote area free home visit program covering 6 Provinces of north Thailand (providing wheelchair maintenance and physical therapy); and an extensive Thai language self-help publishing programme. The Foundation welcomes volunteers with either physical therapy or occupational therapy skil
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Government of Vietnam
Website: http://www.chinhphu.vn/portal/page?_pageid=439,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Official Government website of Vietnam
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Government of Sri Lanka
Website: http://www.priu.gov.lk/
Official website of the government of Sri Lanka
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Travel to Teach
Website: http://www.travel-to-teach.org/
International non-profit organisation, which provides affordable volunteer opportunities in areas such as English and IT teaching, conservation, eco-tourism and community development.
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Tourism Development Company (TDC)
Website: http://www.tdc.co.tt
TDC is a state enterprise of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, mandated to develop and market Trinidad and Tobago's tourism product and improve the local tourism sector. This website provides information on the tourism sector, investment opportunities within it, including statistics and a special programme of assistance to small tourism companies.
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Thai Society for the Conservation of Wild Animals (TSCWA)
Website: http://www.tscwa.org/
TSCWA aims to improve the natural habitat for native wild animals in Thailand. It researches forest areas and works towards reintroducing some species that have been exploited to endangered levels. More detailed information on the organisation’s volunteering opportunities can be found by clicking on “volunteer”.
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Taking a Gap Year
Website: http://www.grownupgapyear.co.uk/
Gap year ideas for grown ups (with e.g. kids), tips on travelling etc. from people with real experiences
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SJ Vietnam
Website: http://www.sjvietnam.org
SJ Vietnam is an international NGO that promotes values of solidarity, peace and tolerance through young citizenship projects. To find out more about the different kinds of volunteering opportunities, click on “long term volunteer” and “workcamps”.
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Philippine Expat Portal
Website: http://www.philippine-portal.com
Resource site providing information life in the Philippines, including costs of living and for study and visa information.
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Openmind Projects
Website: http://www.openmindprojects.org/
Openmind Projects offers opportunities to teach English in Thailand. To read more about these opportunities, click on “Locations” and select “Thailand” from the dropdown menu.
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Totally Barbados
Website: http://www.totallybarbados.com
This is a guide to Barbados and contains information on the island, accommodation, travel, entertainment, restaurants, shopping, real estate, business, places of interest, weather and healthcare. The “Business” section is particularly useful as it provides information on a number of topics, including: business news, charities and volunteering in the country, economy, government, employment, work permits, finding a job, education, investors’ guide and business resource library
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Thai Child Development Foundation
Website: http://www.thaichilddevelopment.org/
The Thai Child Development Foundation is a Thai-Dutch initiative set up in 2004. It supports children in their development in the mountains of Phato, Chumpon province, Thailand. The educational branch of the organisation offers volunteer opportunities for non-Thai people. Click on “Help us help” for further information.
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Government of Taiwan
Website: http://www.gio.gov.tw/
Official website of the government of Taiwan.
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Volunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV)
Website: http://www.vpv.vn/
VPV is a non-profit, voluntary organisation founded in 2005 with the aim to promote voluntary service as a mean of cultural and educational exchange among people, for peace and friendship, and as an approach to address social problems. VPV receives international volunteers from different countries and places them in suitable projects depending on the interest of the volunteers and the needs of local communities. Click on “Guide” for practical information on volunteering. Application information
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Volunteering Directory
Website: http://www.volunteeringdirectory.com/
Directory of volunteering opportunities
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Duang Prateep Foundation
Website: http://en.dpf.or.th/
Duang Prateep Foundation works in the fields of education and community development. To find out more about their activities, click on “Projects”. Application guidelines for volunteers can be found by clicking on “Volunteer”.
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Department of Immigration Sri Lanka
Website: http://www.immigration.gov.lk
Official website of the Sri Lankan Department of Immigration. Provides information on visas and a directory of Sri Lankan consulates abroad.
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The Be Good Do Good Foundation
Website: http://www.begoodtt.com/
Registered non-profit organization located in Trinidad & Tobago committed to helping disadvantaged children residing in local Children's Homes.
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Exotic Nepal
Website: http://www.exotic-nepal.com/
Information resource for people thinking of traveling to Nepal
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Gap Directory
Website: http://www.gapdirectory.com/
Directory for international volunteering and gap year opportunities
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Project Trust
Website: http://www.projecttrust.org.uk/
A gap year organisation that sends school leavers abroad for a year’s voluntary work
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Travel Tree
Website: http://www.traveltree.co.uk
Hosts information and opportunities for internships, volunteering, employment, teaching, courses and gap year programs throughout the globe.
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Migration News
Website: http://www.migrationnews.com
This website has guides for living and working in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK. You can read about the latest news, where to live, immigration options, how to get a job, handy relocation tips and more.
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Macau Special Administrative Region Government Portal
Website: http://htp://www.macau.gov.mo
Official web site of the Macau Special Administrative Region Government.
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Pinoy-ofw
Website: http://www.pinoy-ofw.com
News website the focuses around stories relating to employment and immigration in Asia.
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iexplore
Website: http://www.iexplore.co.uk
Hosts travel and volunteering opportunities worldwide.
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Real Experience Thailand
Website: http://www.realexperiencethailand.com/index.html
Offers gap year programs and ecotourism internship experiences in Thailand
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Reach to Teach
Website: http://www.reachtoteachrecruiting.com/
Offers opportunities to teach English in Asia
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Myanmarnews.net
Website: http://www.myanmarnews.net
part of an international network of news sites, utilising local, national and international resources. This portal features all the latest breaking Myanmar news, collating headlines and stories from a variety of sources, including global TV networks, major newspapers, news wires and their own journalists. The site provides links to major local Myanmar news sources, particularly to the key newspapers in Myanmar.
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Institute for Field Research Expeditions
Website: http://www.ifrevolunteers.org/index.php
Non-profit organisation offering volunteering opportunities abroad.
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WLS International
Website: http://www.gapyearinasia.com/index.html
Company offering gap year programs in Asia
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TTconnect
Website: http://www.ttconnect.gov.tt
Government portal providing information on services for citizens, businesses and non-citizens of Trinidad & Tobago.
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Study Abroad Links
Website: http://www.studyabroadlinks.com
Directory of internship, volunteering and study abroad opportunities listed by country
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South Pacific Employment
Website: http://www.southpacificemployment.com/
Job site focusing on resort and travel jobs in the South Pacific
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Natives UK
Website: http://www.natives.co.uk/
Seasonal job vacancies, e.g. at ski resorts and summer jobs.
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Government of Thailand
Website: http://www.thaigov.go.th/eng/
Official website of the government of Thailand
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Government of East Timor
Website: http://www.gov.east-timor.org/
Official web page of he government of East Timor.
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Thailand Gap Internships
Website: http://www.gapinternshipsthailand.com/
Provides gap year activities and programs based on the Koh Tao area of Thailand
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Pacific Discovery
Website: http://www.pacificdiscovery.org/
Offers a range of programs abroad involving volunteering, cultural immersion and adventure travel.
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Nepalese Department of Immigration
Website: http://www.immi.gov.np/
Official website of the Nepalese department of Immigration. Provides visa information and information on trekking permits.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Website: http://www.foreign.gov.bb
This website provides official information and news on Barbados, its foreign policy, foreign trade policy, foreign representatives and travel advice.
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Jamaica Labour Exchange
Website: http://www.lmis-ele.org.jm
This website provides official information on labour related issues in Jamaica under the following headings: labour market indicators, forecasts & reports, economic information (contains job sector overviews), labour market analysis, education & training, occupations and youth programmes. It also contains advice on careers, job hunting, job applications (including how to write a resume) and interviews.
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Study In Taiwan
Website: http://www.studyintaiwan.org/en/index.html
Provides information on studying, working and living in Taiwan. Also provides links to Internship opportunities.
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responsibletravel.com
Website: http://www.responsibletravel.com/
Hosts traveling/volunteering opportunities.
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Gap Year Thailand
Website: http://www.gapyearthailand.org.uk/index.htm
Offers placements teaching English in Thailand
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Development and Education Programme for Daughters and Communities (DEPDC)
Website: http://www.depdc.org/
DEPDC is a non-profit community-based NGO working in Thailand on the prevention side of the trafficking of women and children into the sex industry or other exploitative child labour situations. It offers free education, vocational training and full-time accommodation for young girls and boys in an effort to achieve these goals. You can find more information on volunteering and the application form under “Volunteer”.
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World Endeavors
Website: http://www.worldendeavors.com/index.php
Provides opportunities for volunteering, internships and working abroad across the globe.
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Union Aid Abroad
Website: http://www.apheda.org.au
Australian organisation that provides opportunities for volunteering
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UKECharisma - Volunteering Opportunities in Malaysia
Website: http://ukecharisma.wordpress.com/
Provide volunteering opportunities in Malaysia during the Summer in Health Awareness or Education. Meet and work with students from various UK universities and locals of all ages, with your food and accommodation sponsored
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Safetrek
Website: http://www.safetrek.co.uk
Safetrek delivers safety awareness and personal security training for young travellers both at home and abroad. The courses are intended to allow young adults to travel, work and live safely whilst overseas and at home, secure in the knowledge that if confronted with a difficult situation they are well prepared to deal with the problem and resolve it successfully.
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Resort Jobs
Website: http://www.resortjobs.co.uk/
Vacancies in resorts, often seasonal.
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Xtreme Gap Year
Website: http://www.xtremegapyear.co.uk/
Offers advice and a range of gap year opportunities in a variety of countries.
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Objective Gap Safety
Website: http://www.objectivegapyear.com/
An organisation offering training for those going on ap year and other placements in potentially hostile environments, aiming to equip them with the skills to deal with difficult situations.
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Mongoliana
Website: http://www.ub-mongolia.mn/index.php
News and information community site for foreigners in Mongolia.
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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
The National Parks Board in Singapore is committed to the conservation of the Sungei Buloh Wetland through prudent management, research and education. Click on “Friends of Wetland”, then “Volunteer” on the right-hand side menu, to find out more about joining the Sungei Buloh Volunteers.
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Outreach International - Nepal
Website: http://www.outreachinternational.co.uk/index.php?table=country&idnum=41&skip=2
Volunteering, gap year and career break opportunities in a range of projects from orphanages to eco-tourism, conservation to arts and crafts in Nepal.
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Lattitude Global Volunteering
Website: http://www.lattitude.org.uk/
Charity offering gap year volunteering activities
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Globalteer
Website: http://www.globalteer.com/
Globalteer is a registered charity in the UK. It is an organisation independent of government, politics and religion with the objective to help projects and communities around the world, particularly those related to the environment and animal rescue. It provides financial support and volunteers to assist in the daily running of the projects in different countries. To find out more about volunteer opportunities in Thailand, click on “Volunteer Projects”.
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VCD Nepal
Website: http://www.vcdnepal.org/
Officially registered non-governmental volunteer organization. It is a non-profitable organization, registered with the social welfare council.
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London Embassy Philippines
Website: http://www.philembassy-uk.org/
Official website for the Embassy in London of the Philippines
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Kiribati National Tourism Organisation
Website: http://www.kiribatitourism.gov.ki/
Provides information on culture, language, places of interest, visas and transport for Republic of Kiribati and the islands within it.
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Independent Education
Website: http://education.independent.co.uk/
The education site of The Independent newspaper. Contains information on courses, getting into university,student life, careers information, gap year advice and more..
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Gapforce
Website: http://www.gapforce.org
A family of companies to you offering adventures around the world, volunteering with major partners like the Red Cross, UNESCO and AWF, and training programmes for Dive, Ski and Expedition instructors. Divisions are: Greenforce, Ozforce trekforce, Skiforce, Medforce and Sportforce.
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Phillipine Directory
Website: http://www.philippine-directory.com
Directory of information relating to the Philippines
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Movenepal
Website: http://www.movenepal.org/
Volunteering organisation for placements in Nepal
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Work New Zealand
Website: http://www.bunac.org/uk/worknewzealand/
BUNAC’s Work New Zealand Essentials programme offers the definitive survival package. BUNAC provides full support before, on arrival and for the duration of your gap year, leaving you free to explore, travel and work in New Zealand - the adventure capital of the world.
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Trekforce Expeditions
Website: http://www.trekforce.org.uk/
Environmental conservation volunteer projects in Central and South America and South-East Asia.
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TAO Pilipinas
Website: http://www.tao-pilipinas.org/
TAO-Pilipinas is a women-led non-stock, non-profit, non-government organisation of professionals in the field of architecture, planning and engineering providing technical assistance to the urban poor. Volunteering opportunities can be found by clicking on “Volunteer”.
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VentureCo
Website: http://www.ventureco-worldwide.com/
Offer travel/adventure breaks, gap years, career breaks primarily in South America
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The Clean Environment - Volunteering oppotunities in Mongolia
Website: http://www.volunteeringmongolia.org/index.php
NGO dedicated to the reforestation of Mongolia and the preservation of traditional Mongolian nomadic culture providing volunteering opportunities in Mongolia. Please note these schemes do require a fee.
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School of Russian and Asian Studies
Website: http://www.sras.org/about_sras
Information about study programs in Russia including links to top 50 Russian universities and information about choosing and MBA program Select "Travel Resources" for information about working with links to companies and organizations which regularly hire foreigners in Russia and/or speakers of Russian.
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Raleigh International
Website: http://www.raleigh.org.uk/
Raleigh International give young people a chance to explore the world, taking part in challenging expecitions and community projects
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Year Out Group
Website: http://www.yearoutgroup.org/
Year Out Group provides help to plan your gap year. Aimed primarily at students taking a gap year before starting university. Has information on volunteering, cultural exchanges, expeditions, work experience and courses. There are over 35 member organisations that provide a wide range of gap year programs in over 90 countries
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Alleba Filipino Directory
Website: http://www.alleba.com/dir.html
Directory site with links to various information sites about aspects of the Philippines.
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Macau Government Tourist Office
Website: http://www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/index.php
Official website of the Macau Government Tourist Office. Provides information for visitors regarding travel, accommodation shopping and places of interest.
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Australian League of Immigration Volunteers
Website: http://www.aliv.org.au/
Volunteering organisation working with adult immigrants in detention centres and families and children on bridging visas or facing immigration problems.
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AdventureFinder
Website: http://www.adventurefinder.com
Offers volunteering holidays worldwide.
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Volunteers for Educational Support and Learning (VESL)
Website: http://www.vesl.org/
VESL is a UK charity that provides meaningful short, mid and long term volunteering opportunities in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand.
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Barbados Integrated Government
Website: http://www.gov.bb
This website provides official information and news on Barbados, its Government, society, business, tourism and travel.
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Ajarn
Website: http://www.ajarn.com/
Primarily dedicated to TEFL in Thailand but also includes guides and information on living in Thailand.
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Real Gap Experience
Website: http://www.realgap.co.uk/
Learn a language, volunteer work with children, work as a community volunteer or get involved as an animal conservation volunteer on a gap year in numerous countries
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Inspired Breaks
Website: http://www.inspiredbreaks.co.uk/
Volunteering, gap year and career breaks. Formerly Gap years for Grown Ups.
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Gap Medics
Website: http://www.gapmedics.com/
Gap Medics is a specialist company that is dedicated to arranging hospital work experience placements for students who are applying to medical or nursing school. Our Head Office is in Newcastle upon Tyne in England, but students join us from all over the world – in particular the UK, USA, Canada, Australia.
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Christmas Island Tourism Association
Website: http://www.christmas.net.au/
Official website of the Christmas Island Tourism Association. Contains information on notable signs and tourist attractions, travel, accommodation and other amenities like policing, banking and health care.
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Hands On Manila
Website: http://www.handsonmanila.org.ph/
Hands On Manila is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing members with diverse, flexible volunteer opportunities that address the needs of the community. Click on “Volunteer Programs” for more information on the organisation’s volunteering opportunities in the fields of health & nutrition, reading & tutoring, arts & crafts, sports & recreation, computer literacy, elderly people, differently enabled people and enrichment
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Society for Sustainable Tourism (SST) Myanmar
Website: http://www.sstmyanmar.com
Private company owned by Myanmar citizens. It works in collaboration with ministries that are concerned with developing tourism/ecotourism. It also works together with other conservation-focused NGOs in Myanmar. Click on “Volunteering Opportunities” to read more about the organisation’s projects.
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Cocos Tourism
Website: http://www.cocos-tourism.cc
Website of the Cocos Islands Tourism Association. Provides general information on the Islands as well as information on services, places of interest, culture, travel and accommodation.
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Projects Abroad (Teaching)
Website: http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/projects/teaching/
You don't have to be a teacher to volunteer on our English teaching projects abroad. There is no need to have a TEFL or TESOL qualification to gain work experience in any of our overseas destinations. You don't even need to speak the local language where you are going. The programme is open to all volunteers whether you are on a gap year, at university or wanting a career break. All we require is a good standard of spoken English.
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National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
Website: http://www.nvpc.org.sg
NVPC is a national body promoting volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore, and it works in partnership with the public, people and private sectors. To search for current volunteer vacancies, click on “eMatch” on the right-hand side menu. Please note that many of the charities advertising volunteer opportunities on this site require part-time volunteers.
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United Planet
Website: http://www.unitedplanet.org/
Online community offering volunteering opportunities
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Infonepal.org
Website: http://www.infonepal.org/index.html
NGO providing opportunities for volunteering and teaching English in Nepal.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/
Official website for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore. Provides information on consular services and missions worldwide and travel information for people traveling to Singapore
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Africa & Asia Venture
Website: http://www.aventure.co.uk/index.htm
Established in 1993 AV specialises in community, conservation, sports coaching and teaching volunteer projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. They offer group based community projects from 5 weeks to 5 months, including designated travel time and an invisible safety net of support throughout.
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A Broader View Volunteers
Website: http://www.abroaderview.org/index.php
Non-Profit organisation providing volunteer projects abroad
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IIE Passport
Website: http://www.iiepassport.org/
Search by country and subject for international study and funding opportunities. The site also includes a "Student's Guide" which, although clearly intended for US students going abroad, has thorough coverage of issues to consider before committing to study internationally
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Ban Roean Ram - Center for Sustainable Development
Website: http://thai-project.lima-city.de/
Ban Roean Ram is a non-profit organisation for long lasting social development. It is a centre of learning, exchange and international friendship. To read more about their volunteering opportunities, click on “Be a Volunteer”.
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Hostelbookers.com
Website: http://www.hostelbookers.com/info/guides/
Indepth travel destination guides - worldwide. Includes travel tips and information about and volunteer programmes and student jobs
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Season Workers
Website: http://www.seasonworkers.com/
Online job search for seasonal work including ski, summer, sports, TEFL, childcare, hospitality and gap years.
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asiaDHRRA
Website: http://asiadhrra.org
Regional partnership of eleven social development networks and organizations in ten Asian nations. It envisions Asian rural communities that are just, free, prosperous, living in peace and working in solidarity towards self-reliance. To find out more about the organisation’s volunteering opportunities, click on “Support Us!”.
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Global Choices
Website: http://www.globalchoices.co.uk
Offers a wide variety of Gap Year Jobs and Working Holiday Placement programmes for students, young professionals and other participants from the UK and internationally.
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gap-year.com
Website: http://www.gap-year.com/
Information on travelling, career breaks and taking gap years both abroad and in the UK
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gapwork.com
Website: http://www.gapwork.com/
Gap year advice. Gap Year jobs, volunteer placements and seasonal work abroad.
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Travelvocation
Website: http://www.travelvocation.com/
Information and contacts for working as cabin crew or a holiday rep. Includes lists of airports, tour operators and airlines.
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gapadvice.org
Website: http://www.gapadvice.org/
For independent gap year travel information, research and advice for travellers and their families. Has sections for young people, those taking a career break and “in retirement” activities. There is a placement search facility and for a small fee the organisation will help you set up a placement.
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i-to-i
Website: http://www.i-to-i.com/
Non-profit organisation organising voluntary placements in a number of countries as well as running its own TEFL training. Volunteers pay towards all costs.
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Council on International Educational Exchange
Website: http://www.ciee.org/
The Council provides educational and work exchanges as well as travel services for students
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CADIP
Website: http://www.cadip.ca/index.html
Non-profit organisation, based in Canada, offering volunteering opportunities in a number of countries
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Adventure Jobs
Website: http://www.adventurejobs.co.uk/
Specialist jobs board site covering travel, resort, ski, gap year, etc. vacancies.
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Africa Sabbatical
Website: http://www.africasabbatical.com/
Africa Sabbatical is a company, which secures voluntary work experience, internship, career break and gap year opportunities in a variety of institutions within Ghana.
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Asia Planet
Website: http://www.asia-planet.net/
Provides country profiles and information on traveling to countries in Asia.
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British Council Language Assistants
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants
Information on working as a language assistant in 17 countries worldwide.
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Cross-Cultural Solutions
Website: http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
A US-based non-profit organization sending volunteers abroad for 2-12 weeks. Each year, over 4,000 people volunteer abroad with CCS in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe in the areas of caregiving, teaching, healthcare, and community development. Volunteers pay fees. Site also includes ideas on how to get involved in local issues on a global
level.
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Employment4students
Website: http://www.e4s.co.uk
Jobsite for students. Internships, graduate jobs, part-time jobs, gap year work etc.
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Careers Box
Website: http://www.careersbox.co.uk/
Careers Information and Labour Market Information videos.
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Study Abroad
Website: http://www.studyabroad.com/malaysia.html
Information from Graduate Prospects on studying abroad including a general guide and country profiles
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Working abroad
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/workabroad
Information on where to go, planning ahead, work experience abroad, graduate careers abroad and finding employers (incl. international organisations and UK firms with overseas offices)and working during a gap year.
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