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Gapforce is an experienced tour operator specialising in student and youth travel programmes to some of the world’s most incredible locations. Established in 1989, we have over 30 years experience offering expeditions, gap year opportunities, training courses, volunteering challenges and trips abroad for schools and universities. Our mission is to offer authentic travel experiences that are socially and environmentally responsible. We believe that time spent abroad will shape your future. Travel can bridge the gap between education and career, or just give time and space to follow your travel dreams. We provide a highly personalised service from your first contact with us, right through to your chosen trip. Our dedicated team of programme leaders and support staff are all seasoned travellers united by a common purpose: to help young people explore the world. We work with trusted local businesses and project partners overseas who align with our values. It’s important to us that people in the places we visit benefit by partnering with us. Together we want to make a positive impact on local communities and environments as we work to provide great experiences for travellers arriving. We offer many different trips and choices. The most difficult part of your journey will be deciding where to go. We are ready to welcome you on board one of our adventures as soon as you are ready to start planning! Let us know you are looking for a travel adventure and we’ll be ready to help you on your way! Specialities: Global Conservation Projects, Expedition Leader Training, Gap Year Programmes, International Volunteering, Travel Advice, Expedition Medicine, Outdoor Training Courses, Adventure Travel, School and University Trips Abroad

🌏 We deliver unique volunteering travel experiences for gap year, midlifer and corporate teams cross Africa, Asia and South America. Experiences that you couldn't create yourself, pushing you beyond your comfort zone, getting you way off the beaten track and introducing you to planet-protecting projects around the world. 🌏 All our programs, whether you are on a gap year, midlife or corporate adventure are led by project co-ordinators who are passionate about what they do and professionals in their field. They are on hand, to get everything arranged so you can hit the ground running. 🌏 Our programs include team travel so you instantly have the camaraderie of others to share the adventure with and in the background we remove the stress by helping with your travel admin. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gapyearexperts/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theleapoverseas?lang=en

You don't just see the world with us. You take part in it. Volunteering Solutions arranges safe, structured volunteer programs across 23 countries — teaching, childcare, community development, marine and wildlife conservation — designed primarily for 17–25 year olds, with comfort options for volunteers 26 and above. What makes us different is what we put in writing. Every program shows one clear price: your booking deposit, accommodation, meals, airport pickup and 24/7 in-country support included, with the deposit deducted from your total programme fee. Our local partnerships are a decade deep, and the projects we support run with or without volunteers — placements strengthen their work rather than substituting for it. As a UK Certified B Corporation, our social and environmental performance is independently audited. Our impact is audited, not advertised. For universities, schools and companies we build tailored group programs with institutional-grade safeguarding and documentation — and our specialist division, Med Trips, arranges supervised medical electives abroad. 25,000+ volunteers since 2007 · 4.8/5 on independently verified reviews · Bronze, BETA Awards 2025 (Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism)