Gap Year Resources

This is a sampling of programs and resources related to gap year (time between graduating from undergraduate studies and graduate school or a job). Please visit the Office of International Programs for additional resources and advising on how to best plan your gap year experience.

Gap Work

Idealist 

Transitions Abroad 

Youth Service America

Domestic Service Corps

These programs provide training to serve in a specific capacity and typically require a minimum commitment of 1-2 years and include modest compensation to cover living costs.

AmeriCorps State and National

AmeriCorps VISTA 

AmeriCorps NCCC 

Green Corps 

Public Allies

Health Research

Center for Disease Control Fellowship Programs

Health Corps 

National Institute of Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs

Public Service/Government

City Hall Fellows

Congressional Hunger Fellows 

CORO Fellows in Public Affairs 

Teaching/Education

City Year

Match Corp 

NYC Teaching Fellows

Teach for America

Faith-Based

AVODAH Jewish Service Corps

Catholic Volunteer Network 

Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Lutheran Volunteer Corps

Vincentian Service Corps West

International Programs

Global Health Corps 

Peace Corps

Dave’s ESL Café 

English Program in Korea 

InterExchange

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)

Spain: North American Language and Cultural Assistants Program

Teach for China

WorldTeach

International Volunteering

May or may not include a program fee.

Amigos de las Americas

Global Routes 

Global Service Corps

Global Volunteer Network

Projects Abroad 

United Nations Volunteers

Volunteers for Peace

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

International Internships or Jobs

Organizations assist in finding short-term work abroad for a fee.

AIESEC

BUNAC

Center on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

International Development Jobs

Work for Good