Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, India, Costa Rica, Perù

There isn't an age restriction as long as you have turned eighteen.

The knowledge of English is required for the projects in Africa and in India. For the projects in Peru the language required is Spanish. It is necessary to know the language well enough to to communicate adequately.

No particular experience is requested and not having any isn't an obstacle for departure. All previous experiences as a volunteer or international voluntary service will be acknowledged and taken into account in the choice of the volunteer's role in t he program.

It is possible to leave at any timeof the year. It is advisable to send the application form and to participate to one of our informative meetings at least four months before departure. The sooner you register yourself and come to see us, the sooner you will be able to leave.

The donation deposited with GapYear will include the expenses for food and lodging, sanitary insurance and transport in loco. The rest will go to the project that will host the volunteer and to the organization and administration costs of Gap Year.

The plane ticket, personal expenses, leisure and touristic weekends will not be included in the donation.

During the stay the volunteer should initially refer to the local partners and in case of need contact the office of GapYear:
tel. +39 02 45491504
mobile +39 334 8606453 (during weekends)

The vaccination needed change according to the country and the time. We advice to contact the local medical center for all the relative information.

An experience of international voluntary service, through direct contact with the local communities, will open your eyes and enable you to get to know a new culture. You will be able to contribute to a concrete change in the local community you will work in. You will realize that you will get back more than you give from the community and children. You will also gain new skills through the interaction with people very different from you.

Look at our Fundraising Guide, you will find many ideas. Requested to info@gapyear.it

Participating inthe INFODAY will give you the opportunity to talk to ex volunteers and ask all the questions you wish.

For further information you can find us in Via Colonna 50, Milan, Italy.
tel. +39 02 45491504
e-mail: info@gapyear.it