Gap Year in South Africa

Hi everyone, hows things?

We're enjoying a bit of sunshine here in London, not sure how long it will last so we're making the most of it.

Our blog today is about a location that is fast becoming one of the most popular amongst gap year students and all volunteers, South Africa.

Gapforce run a few projects in the country so we thought we would give you some more details on them.

Sports Coaching South Africa

This is run by Sportforce and is ideal for people looking to advance their own skills as well as gaining experience coaching their favourite sport.

As well as the sport you will also play a vital role in the promotion of health and social awareness. Your duties will include organising matches, planning tournaments and giving motivational talks.

For more info on sports coaching in South Africa click here

Medical & Community South Africa

This project is for anyone who is already or who might be looking to study medicine. The placement will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference in these underpriveledged areas as well as learning loads along the way.

The project typically runs from Monday-Friday with community work invloved including visiting orphanages, townships and the famous Rasta people. Weekends are usually free to explore, enjoy some local activities or relax on the beach.

For more on Medical and Community work in South Africa click here

Great White Shark Conservation

This is a real gem of a project. Imagine working with local scientists to help protect the amazing Great White Shark?

You will primarily join cage diving operations to study these predators as well as undertaking research studies. Strictly monitored paying tourists are vital to help fund work in this area and thus you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and help spread the word and correct the negative public perception of this primary predators.

For more info on Great White Shark Conservation click here

Jungle Training with Trekforce

Think you have what it takes?

Trekforce have been running extreme expeditions in the jungle for over 20 years, if you want to find out what you're really made of why not join us?


You can choose between Belize, Borneo and The Himalayas, or if you're really up for a challenge, take part in our expedition leadership course.





Belize:
You'll get expert jungle survival training before completing a vital rainforest conservation project, searching for lost Mayan ruins and caves, learning Spanish in Guatemala, making friends for life working in rural communities and then diving the world's 2nd longest barrier reef.



Click Here For More on Belize

Borneo:

Deep in the world's oldest tropical rainforest and last home of the endangered Orang-utan Trekforce and the indigenous tribes of the Kelabit highlands have been working with Borneo's largest NGO, Heart of Borneo, to combat the threat of deforestation.


Click Here For More on Borneo




Himalayas:

Starting in Kathmandu, the Himalayan capital of Nepal, you will spend your first week acclimatising, enjoying cultural visits around the city and most importantly, attending Nepali classes. Then travel to a captivating, remote rural region and undertake key conservation projects that will greatly benefit the local community.


Click Here For More on The Himalayas



Finally if you want to go that extra step:





Expedition Leader Training:







The Expedition Leader Programme provides you with the first step into this exciting world. Our Expedition Leader Training (ELT) course is unique and open to anyone.


It is a four month programme combining legal, safety and Mountain Leader Board training in the UK with with 3 months skills and leadership training in the jungle.

Click Here For More On ELT

Gapforce pass Independent Assessment by YET

Gapforce are proud to announce they have been independently evaluated by The Young Explorers' Trust as being compliant with BS 8848 "Specification for the provision of visits, fieldwork, expeditions and adenturous activities outside the United Kingdom"

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the YET for evaluating us and advising us on ways we can improve even further. We are delighted that our commitment to providing safe, educational overseas expeditions has been recognised in this way. We strive to ensure all our volunteers get the best out of all of our expeditions and will continue to so.

Click here for more reasons as to why we are the ideal Gap year provider

Medforce in Cambodia

Happy Friday everyone, hope you all have thrilling weekends planned.

Today’s blog looks at Medforce and some exciting new developments for the brand.

Our MD Marcus Watts is currently out in Cambodia visiting medical and dental facilities looking for exciting opportunities for medical elective students.

We are already enjoying tremendous success with our placements in South Africa, India and Ecuador not to mention our Physiotherapy course in Ghana.

However such is the success of Medforce we now are struggling to find places for everyone hence why Marcus is out in Cambodia looking for ways of increasing the number of places we can offer.

If you are a medical student looking for an elective placement and you’d like to find out more about how we can help, click here to get in touch.

Our current placements can be viewed here.

Get Qualified On Your Gap Year

A gap year is all about meeting new people, experiencing new things and expanding your horizons. It’s also a great time to gain qualifications that will enhance your university application and CV.

Why not look at making your gap year expedition applicable to what you are or will be studying? For example if you are interested in Marine Biology why not look at Greenforce’s projects in Fiji or The Bahamas?

If animal/wildlife conservation is more you’re type of thing then why not volunteer at a Panda Sanctuary in China or with Elephants in Thailand?

Another alternative is to actually participate in an expedition that has a qualification at the end. For example becoming an expedition leader or a ski instructor.

Whatever you do, make the most of your gap year, it really is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Gap Year In Australia

Want to fund your own gap year? Looking for fun, sun and adventure? Want to make friends and have the time of your life?

Then a gap year living and working in beautiful Australia is perfect for you.

Ozforce takes all the hassle out of organising your adventure. Before you depart we’ll give you all the support you need when it comes to booking flights, insurance and applying for a Visa.

Once you arrive in Australia Ozforce go out of our way to assist you in settling into the Aussie way of life. Firstly our representative Rebecca actually picks you up from the airport and takes you to the hostel for your welcome dinner.

In the first few days Ozfo

rce will help you set up an Aussie bank account, get medicare, a sim card, a tax file number and you’ll also take the RSA (Responsible Sale of Alcohol) course which is vital for getting work in retail/service in Australia.

To increase your chances of finding work we give you advice on your CV and run an interview skills workshop advising on the do’s and don’ts of attending an interview down under.

Its not all work though, we appreciate that a gap year is all about having the time of your life that’s why we lay on a host of fun activities such as a cliff top walk from Bondi to Coogee, a cocktail evening and Sports Day on the beach.

Start your Aussie adventure now, give Ozforce a call on 020 7384 3028 or visit www.ozforce.org

You won’t regret it.

Price Change

Hi guys, just a quick blog today to let you all know that today is the last chance to book under our 2010 prices, so make sure you put your deposit down today.

The link to the booking form is here

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