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.
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Gap Work
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Idealist
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Transitions Abroad
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Youth Service America
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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.
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AmeriCorps State and National
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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AmeriCorps NCCC
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Green Corps
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Public Allies
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Health Research
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Center for Disease Control Fellowship Programs
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Health Corps
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National Institute of Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs
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Public Service/Government
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City Hall Fellows
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Congressional Hunger Fellows
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CORO Fellows in Public Affairs
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Teaching/Education
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City Year
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Match Corp
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NYC Teaching Fellows
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Teach for America
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Faith-Based
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AVODAH Jewish Service Corps
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Catholic Volunteer Network
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Jesuit Volunteer Corps
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Lutheran Volunteer Corps
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Vincentian Service Corps West
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International Programs
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Global Health Corps
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Peace Corps
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Dave’s ESL Café
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English Program in Korea
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InterExchange
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
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Spain: North American Language and Cultural Assistants Program
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Teach for China
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WorldTeach
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International Volunteering
May or may not include a program fee.
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Amigos de las Americas
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Global Routes
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Global Service Corps
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Global Volunteer Network
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Projects Abroad
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United Nations Volunteers
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Volunteers for Peace
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World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
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International Internships or Jobs
Organizations assist in finding short-term work abroad for a fee.
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AIESEC
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BUNAC
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Center on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
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International Development Jobs
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Work for Good
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