Gap Year

GAP YEAR FAIR
An incredible, FREE opportunity to learn about a number of life-changing gap year programs from all around the world! Each year, the GoOverseas team coordinates about 40 USA Gap Year Fairs across the country. Attendees can expect to meet with 30-60 different gap year program representatives. Although the fairs are free to the public, pre-registration is highly recommended. There will also virtual components throughout the year.

GO Overseas Programs within nine different categories: Volunteer, Study, Teach, Internships, Gap Year, Language, High School, TEFL Courses, and Tours & Trips.
Articles on every topic related to traveling overseas, by writers who are either currently at the destination or have been there before. Recommendations on when, where, and how to go overseas.

STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) Ultimate Guide to Gap Year Volunteering, created a guide to get more people excited about gap year and summer volunteering Their guidebook includes information on the 10-best gap year volunteering programs (including summer programs); tips on how to make the most out of your gap year volunteer experience; and spotlights colleges that strongly support gap year volunteering through policies like gap year deferral.

NW Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Programs include residential conservation crews for both youth and young adults, local community crews, an internship program for college aged participants, a fully accredited high school, and a two-acre organic farm. LGBTQ and Spanish-speaking crew opportunities.

Carpe Mundi designed two programs to empower Portland area, Pell-eligible college students to reach their full potential. During year-long mentorship programs students receive personal, logistical, and academic support; practice experiential education; travel to one of six regions of the world (Central America, East Africa, India, South America, Southeast Asia, or Spain/Morocco); and earn 24 credits at Portland State University.

Americorps in Oregon

National Service programs of Americorps that have been popular with Grant students:

Foodcorps https://foodcorps.org/

City Year www.cityyear.org/

United Planet United Planet focuses on volunteering abroad and has options for searching for short term, long term, and group experiences.

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Gogi Abroad Tribal GAP Year Scholarships and payment plans, recommended by World Oregon.

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