Volunteering guides

Volunteering: A Guide to Bursaries

Written by: Hannah Jones

Edited by: Gapyear.com

If you would like to volunteer on your gap year but are not in a position to fund this yourself, then you may be eligible for a bursary. Lots of companies offer bursaries and eligibility varies from company to company. Below is an example of one company’s bursary scheme. But remember if you do not qualify for this particular bursary, don’t be disappointed, use internet search engines to shop around as you may be eligible elsewhere.

Guide to getting work experience on your gap year

Written by: Elizabeth Clark

Gapper Elizabeth runs us through the hows, whys and wherefores of getting some invaluable work experience during your gapyear. This one is much more media specific, but the general rules can easily be applied to getting work experience in any industry.