Gap Year International aims to present volunteers with a sabbatical year, typically a half or year-long break before or after college/university during which volunteers engage in various educational and developmental activities, such as travel or some type of regular work. Are you passionate about eco volunteering and want to support environmental volunteer abroad projects, or get involved with conservation volunteer abroad opportunities? GYI affordable environment and conservation volunteer program enable international volunteers to support conservation and sustainable organic farming efforts within communities abroad. You can choose to volunteer with GYI from 1 week up to 24 weeks in Wilderness, located in South Africa.
We have identified 3 Environmental Projects with practical application in our surrounding communities which team members will work on for the duration of our programme, focusing on research as well as funding and implementation of projects:
Alien vegetation removal and use
- Research conversion of alien wood pulp into paper products
- Research conversion of alien vegetation into Biofuel
Recycling
- Collection and Removal of Tin and Plastic from lodges
Animal Safety
- Design of high visibility devices for use by domestic and farm animals to prevent road accidents
