Travel and voluntary work for young people
Extended trips and working abroad
Yearout group – advice and information for students wishing to take a gap year abroad
Gap Activity Projects – placements and advice about voluntary work abroad for school leavers
Gapyear.com – advice, information and placements
VSO – volunteer with an international development charity
Exchange programmes from the British Council – around the world
Voluntary work
Millennium Volunteers – finds placements for young people in areas that interest them
Being a volunteer – advice and information from the Youth Information site
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations – links to over 600 voluntary organisations
The Global Volunteer Network – places volunteers in in a variety of educational, environmental and community aid projects throughout the world
WorldWide Volunteering for Young People – find organsations that match your interests
Do-It – a national database of volunteering opportunities in the UK. Part of YouthNet.
Volunteer in East Sussex – our own page of volunteering opportunities.
Adventure
BSES – a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the wilderness
Raleigh International – challenging environmental and community projects
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – exciting challenges for anyone aged 14–25
The Prince’s Trust – practical help if you’re stuck in a rut and want to transform your life
Travel basics
How to get a cheap flight – it's cheaper if you book ahead, so start planning now!
Lonely Planet – guides, phrasebooks, and theme packs combining key titles for destinations.
Rough Guides – more guide books, maps and phrasebooks. The choice is yours.
Sta Travel – specialists in student and youth travel.