Gapforce: Gap Year Programs

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Gapforce offers a variety of exciting gap year programs for students in adventure, community service, and wildlife conservation. 

With destinations all over the world, students have the opportunity to fully explore a brand new continent. Whether they want to volunteer at an elephant shelter or visit the ruins of Machu Picchu, they will surely find a program that fits their interests. Another amazing aspect of Gapforce is that they offer gap year programs of any length so that students can pick something that works with their schedule. Some of these adventures even offer students the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications and explore new career fields! No matter the program, students will come out of it with invaluable life experiences, new skills, and lasting connections. 

We offer a vareity of travel programs that range in duration and style. 

Short-term Volunteer Placements:
These volunteer programs are offered year-round and have flexible start dates. The duration can be from 2-4 weeks and cost is between $1,350 and $3,200. Locations currently include: Bali, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Africa. 

Marine Conservation:
Duration: 4 - 12 weeks Cost: starting at $6,300 
Our conservation programs in Thailand and Costa Rica need volunteer support on a range of ongoing projects ranging from coral reef restoration to beach clean ups and much more! Guided and taught by experienced dive teams, you will be able to conduct important marine surveys, identify threats to marine species and collect data for internationally recongised organisations, upon which they will base their future conservation plans. No diving experience required! 

Group Adventure Travel:
Duration: 4 - 8 weeks Cost: $4,300 - $6,300 
Perfect for someone looking to step outside their comfort zone, make new friends, and explore new places! These trips are a multi-country backpacking experience full of adventure, volunteering, and fun.