The Leap Overseas Ltd

Spend 6 or 10 weeks volunteering, as an intern, having a dynamic summer or in the saddle playing polo or on safari...

All programs include our unique mix of projects + locations + challenges ensuring we challenge both mind and muscle whilst satisfying your itchy feet... perfect!

Internships available in: law, business (tourism), media, business, teaching and medicine.

Africa, Asia + South America

Volunteering Leap

Experience the variety we offer in all our volunteering programs by combining conservation + community + ecotourism projects in a mix of locations e.g. in Ecuador - experience teaching in Quito before moving to ecotourism projects deep in the rainforest and conservation in the Galapagos, finishing up in the Andes for an amazing expedition through the volcanic landscape

Intern Leap

Combine a 6 week internships in business (tourism), care, teaching, medical, law or media + a further 4 weeks of volunteering in conservation + community + ecotourism in contrasting locations. (NB volunteering phase is optional)

E.g. complete a 6 week internship in Quito, Ecuador, and then add a further 4 weeks of volunteering in conservation, community and eco-tourism based in the Andes, rainforest and on the famous Galapagos.

Horse Leaps
These are our most specialized placements for either 6 or 10 weeks where you need to be a competent rider. Choose to play polo in Argentina or venture to work on a horse safari in South Africa and combine your working day with local conservation and community projects.

Summer Leaps
The Perfect Summer Gap solution...If you don't have much time then look no further...Spend 6 weeks next summer: volunteering, working as an intern or in the saddle and we'll have you back in time for your results.

Why take the Leap?

Variety

Can't emphasis enough the variety you'll experience in all our programs, challenging you on every level.

Team Work

Joining a leap team feels like a safer and more fun option... we put these team together and "face book" you all up before departure. Average team size = 12+, mix of girls/boys, 18-27 yrs.  Great team camaraderie and mates to travel with on your time off.

On the ground

Be involved with sustainable projects, which are researched, necessary, and effective, and LIFE CHANGING to the communities and environments you'll be working with.

Approximately 64% of the cost is being spent on the projects.

Become involved with a gap year organization who CARE...who will go the extra mile to make sure you've chosen the right placement and will know you by name not number.

Be involved with high quality, organised, supported placements, by a team of gap year experts who don't mind being woken up in the middle of the night if you need us!

Ultimately because above all, you want to travel and contribute and leave a lasting legacy to be proud of.