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Gap Year in USA & Canada

North America is a geographically and demographically diverse area. This continent is the planet's 3rd largest, includes 23 countries and dozens of small islands (most of these are in the Caribbean where you might fancy doing a PADI course or marine conservation placement).


Canada and The USA are world class venues for ski and snowboard instructor training camps. British tour operators and the big resorts (apply directly) take on British staff but keep an eye on the visa requirements as the rules keep changing! Summer Camp Jobs in The USA are an ever popular option, check out the jobs section for the latest Camp Vacancies.

Latest Jobs and Courses in The USA & Canada

Intermediate & Advanced Snowboarders Wanted - Snowboard Instructor Internship

SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIPS  - VARIOUS LOCATIONS CANADA Are you an intermediate or advanced snowboarder? Head out to Canada in November and start working as a fully qualified instructor by Christmas! Life in a winter resort is pretty..

Cost: £4950

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GAP YEAR Snowboard Instructor Course

The Ultimate Snowboard GAP YEAR. Join ALLTRACKS ACADEMY & Whistler Ski and Snowboard School University for the ultimate season. Complete the 4 week instructor course and then go on and work as a snowboard instructor for the rest of the season..

Cost: £3450

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5 QUALIFICATIONS!! 11 Week Ultimate Ski Instructor Course Canada - BANFF

YOUR CHANCE TO GAIN 5 QUALIFICATIONS IN JUST 1 WINTER SEASON With the course starting in January it means you will experience the full force of Lake Louise's endless snowfall. The 11 Week Ultimate Ski Instructor Course allows our Basecampers to..

Cost: £7695

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Florida Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Florida, nicknamed the sunshine state, is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, bustling with friendly people and exotic wildlife. There is a wide variety of things to do and see, with its white sandy beaches, subtropical wilderness,..

Cost: 1,200

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Intermediate & Advanced Skiers Wanted - Ski Instructor Internship

SKI INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIPS  - VARIOUS LOCATIONS CANADA Are you an intermediate or advanced skier? Head out to Canada in November and start working as a fully qualified instructor by Christmas! Life in a ski resort is pretty sweet - you'll..

Cost: £4950

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Ski Instructor Course With Job Placement - Banff, Canada - ENQUIRE NOW LIMITED SPACE!!

FANCY WORKING A SKI SEASON IN BANFF ? OUR 4 WEEK SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE CANADA IS YOUR PATHWAY TO THAT DREAM JOB A Basecamp ski instructor course is recognised worldwide as the ultimate fast track into the ski instructor industry. Having pioneered..

Cost: £2950

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SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN AUSTRIA & CANADA WITH FULL SEASON JOB GUARANTEE

Are you looking for a focussed and fun way to fulfill your dream? Do you need a break or Gap Year from school or looking for an exciting career change?  Ski Instructor Academy is the largest winter training provider in Europe and offers..

Cost: From €5,280.- Euros (£4,490 ** Subject to Exchange Rates)

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TEFL China

TEFL China Experience the country with such diverse culture, exquisite architecture and groundbreaking food by Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China. Pass on your knowledge to young children whilst living like a local and earning money as..

Cost: Up to £300 monthly living allowance

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Short-term Special Volunteer Projects

Our Short-term Special projects are group trips for 16-19 year olds which run over the summer holiday period and in December and January. These programmes are a great way of gaining some valuable work experience or developing a particular skill; the..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Short-term Special project prices from £1,095

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Volunteer Building Projects

Some of the most important work that needs to be done in developing communities is setting up basic infrastructure. In many countries, the buildings in which locals live and attend school are in a serious state of disrepair. By volunteering on a..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Building project prices from £1,295

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Volunteer Business Projects

A Projects Abroad Business placement is designed to give volunteers hands-on experience working as part of an overseas company. Projects Abroad works with a number of businesses in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Some are based in modern sky..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Business project prices from £1,595

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Volunteer Care Work

All over the world there are huge numbers of children and adults in need of care and attention. By volunteering on a Care placement with Projects Abroad you can help make an invaluable difference to these people’s lives. No previous..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Care project prices from £995

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Volunteer Conservation Work

Volunteer on a Conservation & Environment placement with Projects Abroad and help to conserve some of the world’s most beautiful and fragile ecosystems. As a volunteer on a Conservation Programme you’ll protect some of the..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Conservation project prices from £1,295

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Volunteer Creative & Performing Arts Projects

Our exciting Creative & Performing Arts projects give you the opportunity to express and share your artistic talents with young people abroad. Whether you are a music student on a gap year eager to work abroad, or a career breaker with a keen..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Creative & Performing Arts project prices from £1,195

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Volunteer Culture & Community Work

A Community-based placement with Projects Abroad allows volunteers to become completely immersed in the local culture of a developing country.   You could find yourself teaching English in a Fijian village school, learning traditioan..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Community project prices from £1,295

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Volunteer International Development Projects

Each International Development programme with Projects Abroad is designed to cater for the individual volunteer: your qualifications or previous work experience is directly relevant. As a volunteer, you will be able to support marginalised..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. International Development project prices from £1,795

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Volunteer Journalism Projects

If you are contemplating a career in the media and are looking for a challenging but rewarding experience then a Journalism placement with Projects Abroad may be right for you. Volunteers can choose to work either on a Print Journalism placement or..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Journalism project prices from £1,295

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Volunteer Law and Human Rights Projects

Volunteering on a Law & Human Rights internship with Projects Abroad gives you the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people in the developing world. We offer both Law and Human Rights placements, as well as combined..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Law & Human Rights project prices from £1,445

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Volunteer Medicine & Healthcare Projects

Volunteering on a Medicine & Healthcare Project with Projects Abroad will provide you with an invaluable experience of the challenges faced by medical institutions in the developing world. Whether you are looking to get on to a university..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Medical project prices from £995.

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Volunteer Sports Coaching Abroad

Whether you have a passion for football, are a keen runner or just want to help coach children in their sports lessons, you can make a difference to young people's lives by volunteering on a Projects Abroad Sports placement. Volunteers will be..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Sports project prices from £1,145

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Volunteer Teaching Placements

A Projects Abroad Teaching placement is ideal for anyone wanting to make a positive contribution to communities across the developing world. No teaching qualifications are necessary and you do not need to know how to speak the local language. All..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Teaching project prices from £995.

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Volunteer Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care Placements

If you have a passion for working with animals then we might have just what you are looking for. Projects Abroad offers animal care and veterinary medicine placements throughout the developing world. Our veterinary medicine placements are ideal for..

Cost: Varies depending on project, destination and duration. Animal project prices from £1,295

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Volunteer on a construction/manual-work project overseas

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Manual work, renovation, restoration and construction . You will join a team of international volunteers from all over the world..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Belize Manatee Conservation

Nestled in Central America on the Caribbean coast between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize lies at the centre of the Mesoamerican "biodiversity hotspot". Pristine subtropical forests provide a refuge for wildlife and conceal ancient Mayan ruins, whilst..

Cost: £895

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Belize Marine Conservation & Diving

Nestled in Central America on the Caribbean coast between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize lies at the centre of the Mesoamerican "biodiversity hotspot". Pristine subtropical forests provide a refuge for wildlife and conceal ancient Mayan ruins whilst..

Cost: from £895

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Central America Ethical Adventure Trail - 10 week incorporating a placement

Combine exciting adventure travel with a project placement and experience the best of Central America on an unforgettable adventure trip with Frontier through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Explore the legendary Mayan ruins..

Cost: from £2599

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Fantasy Gap Year

Spend 30 weeks or more experiencing the ultimate fantasy gap year, visiting 11 countries on 3 continents. Combine an amazing worldwide journey in the company of a group of young Frontier travellers while volunteering on teaching or conservation..

Cost: £6,300

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Group Leaders go Free - Worldwide Placements

If you would like to go on a Frontier project and are ready to organise a group of friends to go with you, our Group Leaders Program could be perfect for you. As a group leader, you could earn your placement for free, and even have your flight costs..

Cost: Free for Group Leaders

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Volunteer at local festivals overseas

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Local festivals You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the world who you..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer on an overseas education project

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Education and Teaching You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the world who..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer on an overseas social project

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Social work and working with children / youth / adults You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer on Archaeological projects worldwide

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Archaeological Projects You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the world who..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer on environmental and conservation projects worldwide

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the world who you will live and work..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer to help Artistic projects overseas

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Volunteer Projects involving Arts You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Volunteer to support agricultural projects overseas

Concordia offers each year the opportunity to join more than 1500 short and medium term volunteer projects worldwide. Agricultural Projects. You will share a fantastic experience with a team of international volunteers from all over the world who..

Cost: Volunteers pay a registration fee of £270 to Concordia and fund their own travel and insurance. Usually food and accommodation is free of charge.

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Internationally Recognised TEFL Courses

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is an incredible way to travel the world whilst earning cash at the same time. With an i-to-i TEFL Course under your belt you will be qualified to teach in some of the world’s greatest travel..

Cost: Starting from only £149!

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SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN AUSTRIA & CANADA WITH FULL SEASON JOB GUARANTEE

Are you looking for a focussed and fun way to fulfill your dream? Do you need a break or Gap Year from school or looking for an exciting career change?  Ski Instructor Academy is the largest winter training provider in Europe and offers..

Cost: From €5,280.- Euros (£4,490 ** Subject to Exchange Rates)

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Volunteer Mexico

If you have passion for conservation then this experience is for you. Gain new skills and have unforgettable encounters, this marine project will have you captivated from day one. Located in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier..

Cost: £1795

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Internship USA

What's Internship USA? We hate to be cliche, but Internship USA does exactly what it says on the tin. Spend 1-18 months across the pond on an incredible internship. You'll enhance your CV, get valuable international work experience and a huge..

Cost: Various

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11-week CSIA Level 1 and 2 ski instructor course in Canada

Qualify as a Canadian (CSIA) Level 1 and 2 Ski Instructor during our 11 week course at Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta. Marmot has the highest base elevation of all resorts in Canada and is a great place to enjoy the famous ‘champagne..

Cost: £7150

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11-week CSIA or CASI Level 1 and 2 instructor course in Whistler Blackcomb

This programme is perfect for keen skiers or snowboarders who would like to take their skills to the next level on this professional course. This course offers training in CSIA/CASI Level 1 and 2 courses and a bonus AST (Avalanche Skills Training)..

Cost: from £6845

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4-week CSIA or CASI Level 1 instructor course in Whistler Blackcomb

For ski or snowboarding enthusiasts who would like to develop their skills, Oyster offer a fantastic and detailed programme which enables you to gain a Level 1 ski or snowboard instructor qualification whilst enjoying the slopes of Whistler for 4..

Cost: From £2640

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Become a professional Snowboard Instructor in the Canadian Rockies

Qualify as a Canadian (CASI) Level 1 and 2 Snowboard Instructor during our 11 week course at Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta. Marmot has the highest base elevation of all resorts in Canada and is a great place to enjoy the famous ‘champagne..

Cost: £7150

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ALLTRACKS ACADEMY WHISTLER SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The Alltracks Academy 4-11 week ski instructor courses in Whistler are the ideal way to spend a ski season. They will take your riding to the next level, you will earn internationally recognised ski or snowboard instructor qualifications and it will..

Cost: £3450 - £8550

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Ski Instructor Internship

Join ALLTRACKS ACADEMY & Whistler Ski School University for the ultimate ski season instructor internship. Complete the 4 week instructor course and have the potential opportunity to work at Whistler as in instructor. Everyone who has competed..

Cost: £4050

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