Your DofE is just the beginning.

Life can be full of adventure; you just need to know where to look. Doing a gap year is a fantastic opportunity to continue exploring your potential and pushing your limits.

Gap years present endless opportunities. You could volunteer for a charity, gain valuable work experience, or travel the world and learn about yourself along the way.

Our gap year partners below want to hear from DofE participants like yourself. Look at their offers below – they could change your life…!

International Volunteer HQ

Give back while you travel with IVHQ! Choose from 50+ destinations while we organise accommodation, meals & airport pick-up from just £16/day. Book today & get unlimited free changes if your plans change.

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PGL

Have an unforgettable gap year with PGL. Be part of a team enriching young people’s lives through delivering unforgettable outdoor learning experiences. PGL have fantastic opportunities for you to join our fun and supportive team, in a number of exciting outdoor roles. Apply today and be part of the adventure.

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Trailfinders Travel Academy

Looking for an epic gap year? A rewarding volunteer opportunity? To work abroad? Let TTA find your next adventure…

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Camp America

It’s your chance to try something different, experience a new culture, travel and meet people from across the world. CA offer so much more than just a job – it’s an experience like no other and the benefits are endless.

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EA

At EA we have partnerships with the top ski resorts around the world. We offer ski and snowboard instructor internship courses with 30+ Ski Schools in over 5 Countries. Get out there, get trained, and start working, all in a single season. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Letz Live

Are you excited to see what life is like on the other side of the world? Have the time of your life by taking a Gap Year in Australia or New Zealand with Letz Live. These paid positions allow you to work and travel, making lifelong memories and friends along the way.

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GVI

Picture this – you and a group of like-minded GVI global citizens travel to beautiful locations all over the world. You form lifelong friendships around the bonfire. Together, you contribute to locally-led sustainable development projects. You immerse yourself in new cultures, and experience adventure like never before. All while improving your skills and your CV.

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