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Volunteering Gap Year Programs

Feeling as worn out as those old gym socks by your final year of high school or college? A gap year filled with volunteering might be just the break you need! Today’s travel-seekers have more amazing gap year programs at their fingertips than ever. You can escape the stress of university life, make a difference, and enjoy every moment. Ready for a meaningful change of pace? Gap year volunteer programs have got you covered!
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583 Volunteering Gap Year Programs

giraffe
9.6837 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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Raleigh International - volunteers
9.0423 reviews

Raleigh International

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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica - Adventure with Purpose

Joining a Raleigh Costa Rica Expedition is a truly unique experie...

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93 reviews

Impact Gap Year

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South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration

Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thail...

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8.867 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

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Country Jumper Gap Year - Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru

In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...

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Kaya Responsible Travel

Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa

Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breathe...

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9.5256 reviews

The Intern Group

Internships in Melbourne, Australia

Jumpstart your career with Australia’s top internships! Partnerin...

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9.55787 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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9.435 reviews

Pacific Discovery

New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

Embark on a transformative 10-week Gap Semester through New Zeala...

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Semester at Sea

Semester at Sea Study Abroad Malaysia

Sail on the floating university of Semester at Sea and make the w...

9.3523 reviews

Gapforce

Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce

Combine adventure travel and volunteering in this awesome 8-week ...

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9.977 reviews

VACorps

Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps

The VACorps Gap Year Program is a transformative experience that ...

102 reviews

African Horse Safaris

Moolmanshoek Wildlife Working Holiday

Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...

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9.7769 reviews

Go Abroad China Ltd.

GAC Gap Year Learn Chinese & Internship in China Program

Are you looking for meaningful activities to fill the all-too-imp...

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9.1926 reviews

Carpe Diem Education

Central America Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year

Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical...

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9.758 reviews

The Real Uganda

Community Development & Volunteering in Uganda

Ever thought of traveling to Uganda? It’s a peaceful, vibrant cou...

9.0966 reviews

Wanderlust Exchange

Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program

Wanderlust Au Pair China Program integrates educational travel, M...

9.789 reviews

African Conservation Experience

The Ultimate Personalized Gap Year Experience

Are you looking for an epic adventure that will change your life ...

9.8312 reviews

Mente Argentina

Customizable Gap Year in Buenos Aires: Explore, Learn & Grow

Discover the ultimate gap year experience in Buenos Aires with Me...

101 reviews

INTERNeX Pacific

Farmstay New Zealand

Experience rural life by living and working with a New Zealand fa...

9.7970 reviews

Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...

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Discovering Passion and Community in Cape Town

September 02, 2025by: Audrey Ratcliffe - United StatesProgram: Gap Year Internship Program in Cape Town with VACorps
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I chose Cape Town because I wanted the second semester of my gap year to be different from the first, which I spent in Spain. I had always heard wonderful things about Cape Town and was eager to finally experience it for myself. From orientation onward, I felt incredibly supported by the VAC team, and that support continued throughout my time here. Embrace the love everyone at VAC has to offer—it truly is such a special program, and I hope more people come to appreciate it as much as I now do. One of my goals was to learn how to be truly passionate about my internship, and I absolutely achieved that. I also loved working with the kids and sharing games from the US with them—it was an unforgettable experience.

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