The Year Out Group

GapYear.Com - A gap year information site.

The Gap Year Guidebook - Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.

Gapwork Ltd - Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.

Go Gap - Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides.

Gap Year Jobs - Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.

Voluntary Work Information Service - Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.

BBC News - Talking Point - Are gap years a waste of time? - Discussion on the pro's and con's of gap years.

World Service Enquiry - Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.

Volunteer Africa - Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.

Payaway - News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.

Safetrek - Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.

XL - Christian gap year opportunity for 18 - 25 year olds.

FindaGap.com - Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance.

Ultimate Gap Year - Provide courses and essential safety advice to students and individuals about taking a gap year or career break. Information about services and contact details.

Guardian- Gap Year Travel - Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.