Why do an i-to-i Project During your Gap Year?
If you are thinking about taking a year out or have chosen to have a gap year, the next decision to make is what to do during your time out. With over 500 placements in 36 countries worldwide, i-to-i offers a variety of unique and worthwhile projects for the ultimate gap year experience. Whether you want give back and volunteer abroad, gain work experience through an internship, explore a region on a meaningful tour or earn money while you travel through a paid-teaching placement, you're sure to find something that that suits you with i-to-i.
You can help lend a hand to community groups, conservation projects and charities in 5 continents across the world by participating in i-to-i’s volunteering programs [link]. Some of i-to-i’s popular volunteer projects include Community Work at an Orphanage in Mombasa, Teaching English in Hanoi and Animal Conservation in a Lion Park in South Africa .
Alternatively, why not try one of our internships? They're a great way to gain valuable work experience whilst travelling or living abroad. From sports coaching to journalism, tourism to filmmaking, there are placements to suit every ambition and every field. We also have a number of Meaningful Tours to exotic destinations such as Egypt, Nepal and Peru. These tours give you a chance to truly experience a country and make a positive contribution whilst travelling.
i-to-i has been operating for 13 years providing thousands of people with meaningful travel experiences all over the globe. We supports global issues by matching volunteers with worthwhile projects abroad and by placing volunteers in locally run project to make a real difference to those communities in need. i-to-i have carefully selected projects to give you the greatest exposure to local cultures. Our projects enable you to share your skills with the community and provide an opportunity to learn the language, explore local customs and come away with an increased cultural understanding of the region.
i-to-i’s programs are not supported by external funding but by the volunteers themselves, in order to ensure the costs are not passed onto the communities in which the projects are located. The fee you pay guarantees a placement at a worthwhile project and the provision of key services such as a professional support network and in-country support. With our expertise at your fingertips, your time overseas will be as safe and rewarding as possible, so you can spend less time organising your trip and more time making a difference.
Travel with i-to-i and you will visit a world that backpackers and tourists can only dream of. From Buenos Aires to Cape Town, and Beijing to Kathmandu, our travellers are enjoying amazing life experiences, whilst giving back and making a positive contribution to the world. If you want to be inspired, and believe there’s more to life than a week long holiday each summer, check out the i-to-i website today to find out where we could take you.
Please note: All information in this article was correct at the time of writing but please bear in mind that we are adding new projects and destinations all the time.
