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A gap year is the transition year that a young person may take after leaving Secondary (High) School before embarking on College or University. Some of these will be voluntary work programs. For many it is the first time they have been away from home for any real length of time and will mark the transition to adulthood. The ability to travel and see something of the world is being recognized by higher education institutions and employers as an important part of a young person's education. Your confidence will receive a major boost, you will gain social skills and a knowledge and understanding of a new culture. Your first real test of independence will be remarkable.
There are many varied options for taking your gap year. There are voluntary work holidays and specialist gap year programs available. Most of these will expect you to pay your travel expenses. Good research is the key here and you should be able to find a program to suit your budget and most importantly what interests you. Programs can run from a few weeks up to a whole year and if you haven't been away from home for this long before, you should consider talking it through with family and friends before committing.
Before committing to a gap year or voluntary work program you should also talk to your University and make sure that your course can be deferred or that you can re-apply easily whilst you are away. Do your paperwork before you leave. You do not want to have to worry about your course during the time that you are away.
A good tip in selecting the right program is to make sure that they are established and often, the non profit making programs will be best. The advantage of working as a volunteer is that you will be doing something productive and giving something of yourself. Too often we are so keen to get on in our lives that we rarely have an opportunity to do something to really make a difference. Your gap year is a great opportunity to do just that. Make the most of it.
Choosing a gap year to volunteer for social work is a big decision. If you intend to earn money from your work, then being a gap volunteer is not for you. Choose the work that will help you to make a lasting impression.
You should pack appropriately for the destination you have chosen. The organisation should provide you with a list of necessities and also your medical vaccination requirements before you leave. Do take extra money for emergencies and keep it for emergencies!
As in any undertaking there can be risk and you should plan your trip beforehand in order to make the most of it and to avoid any unnecessary risks and dangers. If you are going it alone without the help of an established organisation, you should consider travelling with a friend or in a group.
A point on insurance. It is imperative that you take travel insurance for the period that you are away. Should you be involved in an accident or require medical attention abroad it can be extraordinarily expensive to get treatment or even if you need to be airlifted back to your home country. Talk to a professional and make sure that you have adequate coverage. Do not leave take the risk with the potentially crippling financial burden that you may leave your parents with.
A gap year will give you the experience of a lifetime. It is not just another entry on your CV that looks great. You will have extraordinary memories of a time in your life that cannot be repeated. Enjoy it. Work hard. Stay safe and have fun.
Employment Gap Year
Many employers are coming around to the idea of allowing a sabbatical leave for long standing employees. A period out of the work environment can reinvigorate the employee who will come back to the workplace refreshed with new ideas and new sense of himself. Some employers may even be inclined to offer paid leave subject to the employee taking new training or doing something (at least some of the time) that has relevance to his job. The advantage is also that experienced employees are retained
So what can you do? Well you could opt simply to travel and follow your nose. Perhaps visiting some places that you have always wanted to go. Many will opt to learn something new however. Whether it be to learn a new language or a new sport, the world is your oyster for a whole 12 months. Enjoy every minute of it. The other option of course is to work with a charity. If you can bring skills to a project whilst doing some good and learning something new, then the sense of achievement will be immense. There are many voluntary work programs that you can join. Good luck.
Voluntary Work in Africa
A gap year is the transition year that a young person may take after leaving Secondary (High) School before embarking on College or University. Some of these will be voluntary work programs. For many it is the first time they have been away from home for any real length of time and will mark the transition to adulthood. The ability to travel and see something of the world is being recognized by higher education institutions and employers as an important part of a young person's education. Your confidence will receive a major boost, you will gain social skills and a knowledge and understanding of a new culture. Your first real test of independence will be remarkable.
There are many varied options for taking your gap year. There are voluntary work holidays and specialist gap year programs available. Most of these will expect you to pay your travel expenses. Good research is the key here and you should be able to find a program to suit your budget and most importantly what interests you. Programs can run from a few weeks up to a whole year and if you haven't been away from home for this long before, you should consider talking it through with family and friends before committing.
Before committing to a gap year or voluntary work program you should also talk to your University and make sure that your course can be deferred or that you can re-apply easily whilst you are away. Do your paperwork before you leave. You do not want to have to worry about your course during the time that you are away.
A good tip in selecting the right program is to make sure that they are established and often, the non profit making programs will be best. The advantage of working as a volunteer is that you will be doing something productive and giving something of yourself. Too often we are so keen to get on in our lives that we rarely have an opportunity to do something to really make a difference. Your gap year is a great opportunity to do just that. Make the most of it.
Choosing a gap year to volunteer for social work is a big decision. If you intend to earn money from your work, then being a gap volunteer is not for you. Choose the work that will help you to make a lasting impression.
You should pack appropriately for the destination you have chosen. The organisation should provide you with a list of necessities and also your medical vaccination requirements before you leave. Do take extra money for emergencies and keep it for emergencies!
As in any undertaking there can be risk and you should plan your trip beforehand in order to make the most of it and to avoid any unnecessary risks and dangers. If you are going it alone without the help of an established organisation, you should consider travelling with a friend or in a group.
A point on insurance. It is imperative that you take travel insurance for the period that you are away. Should you be involved in an accident or require medical attention abroad it can be extraordinarily expensive to get treatment or even if you need to be airlifted back to your home country. Talk to a professional and make sure that you have adequate coverage. Do not leave take the risk with the potentially crippling financial burden that you may leave your parents with.
A gap year will give you the experience of a lifetime. It is not just another entry on your CV that looks great. You will have extraordinary memories of a time in your life that cannot be repeated. Enjoy it. Work hard. Stay safe and have fun.
Employment Gap Year
Many employers are coming around to the idea of allowing a sabbatical leave for long standing employees. A period out of the work environment can reinvigorate the employee who will come back to the workplace refreshed with new ideas and new sense of himself. Some employers may even be inclined to offer paid leave subject to the employee taking new training or doing something (at least some of the time) that has relevance to his job. The advantage is also that experienced employees are retained
So what can you do? Well you could opt simply to travel and follow your nose. Perhaps visiting some places that you have always wanted to go. Many will opt to learn something new however. Whether it be to learn a new language or a new sport, the world is your oyster for a whole 12 months. Enjoy every minute of it. The other option of course is to work with a charity. If you can bring skills to a project whilst doing some good and learning something new, then the sense of achievement will be immense. There are many voluntary work programs that you can join. Good luck.
Voluntary Work in Africa