The Year Out Group
- Information for year out or gap year and supported by UCAS and DfEE. Lists student guidelines, providers, advisor information and contact details.
BBC News - Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pro's and con's of gap years.
FindaGap.com - Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance.
The Gap Year Guidebook - Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.
Gap Year Jobs - Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.
Gapwork Ltd - Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.
Go Gap - Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides.
Overseas Job Centre - News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.
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.
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.
Voluntary Work Information Service - Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
Volunteer Africa - Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.
World Service Enquiry - Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.
XL - Christian gap year opportunity for 18 - 25 year olds.
- A gap year information site.
