Working Holiday Gap Year Programs

Spend several months up to a year (or two years, depending on nationality) immersed in everyday life in Japan while gaining the freedom to travel, work, and explore independently. The GoEco Japan Working Holiday Support Program is designed for travelers who want more than a short-term visit, offerin

Design a transformative gap year in China with Go Abroad China. For over two decades, we have expertly guided students to make informed career decisions while providing exciting, structured opportunities for exploration and growth. Our program allows you to build a personalized experience by combini

Ever dreamed of living and working in Australia? Picture yourself exploring white sandy beaches, ancient rainforests, exotic wildlife and iconic cities, all while getting paid to travel. A working holiday in Australia is one of the best ways to experience life abroad, gain international work experie

Our host families volunteer to open their homes to you and welcome you in as a member of their families. This means they truly want to share their language and culture with you while learning about your language and culture. Instead of paying for language courses, our host families believe that hos

Final Places Remaining for 2026/27 Ski & Snowboard Internships! Do you have a passion for travel, adventure, and skiing? Do you want to earn internationally recognized qualifications and travel the world with the coolest job on the planet? Become a ski instructor in Canada with EA Ski and Snowboa

Internship in Japan by SEKAIA Inc. (formerly ICC Consultants Inc.) Internship in Japan by SEKAIA is Japan’s leading internship program, connecting global talent with professional opportunities across the country. Based in the heart of Tokyo since 1988, we offer one of the largest networks of excit

Work, live, and play in Canada's tourism playgrounds. We work with hundreds of hotels, summer and winter resorts, restaurants, activity providers, retail outlets, and other hospitality and tourism businesses throughout the country. Get a job and accommodation before you depart and help with your vis

Please only submit an inquiry if you are eligible to obtain a Working Holiday Visa. It is available to citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Uruguay, who are between 18 and 30 years old! Canadians can also participate through

Spend 6 or 12 weeks in Arusha, Tanzania, combining hands-on veterinary and animal welfare experience with accredited Global Citizenship learning, cultural immersion and adventure. Work alongside an experienced qualified veterinarian and local animal rescue shelter, supporting real animal welfare ef

Work abroad, learn a language, + lean into one of the most fascinating cultures in the world with JENZA South Korea. With a guaranteed backpacker job at the end of your four-week language school! Why Work South Korea Riding a global K-wave, South Korean culture may feel as familiar as your Samsung

Volunteer in Portugal and discover a small country full of little fishermen-villages, beautiful coastlines and mesmerizing cities. Wherever you step, you will find the perfectly preserved traces of history in the medieval town centers mixing in with the modern and open culture. Volunteer in Portu

The InterExchange Work & Travel Year USA program is one of the best ways to experience life in the United States. InterExchange is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a sponsor of the J-1 Work Travel Visa, which allows citizens of New Zealand to work for up to 12 months in the United State

Are you looking for the perfect package to start your working holiday and find paid jobs in Australia? Oz Gap Year: A Paid Work Program is the perfect way to start your Aussie adventure. Spend a fun-filled week with lots of action-packed activities while learning about life, travel, and career in A

Want to work and travel abroad without joining a fully planned program? GoSolo gives Canadians ages 18–35 the freedom to build their own working holiday in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or Germany, with support before departure and while abroad. You choose where you go, where you live, what jobs

Discover Tanzania while making a real difference. Join the Kyosei Foundation and support education and farming at Kyosei Pre & Primary School. Work on an organic farm project that provides food for students and teaches sustainable agriculture. Engage with children through education, sports, and life

Spend your Working Holiday in Japan while experiencing everyday life in an authentic Japanese community. Our team helps you settle into life in Japan, providing accommodation, daily life setup, guidance on formal documents, and job search preparation. Typical part-time jobs include: • Cafés, re

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Namibia, surrounded by stunning Appaloosa horses. Enhance your natural horsemanship skills whilst assisting with looking after over 40 stud horses, miniature ponies, alpacas, and rehabilitated equine rescues. This programme is designed to develop your communication

Embark on an epic journey through the South Island, where you'll immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand for 24 weeks of adventuring. Based in Queenstown you'll dive into the heart of the action as you conquer vast landscapes, navigate native forests, and explore the Southern

Kickstart your equine career with Paid Horse Work in Australia – the perfect opportunity for horse lovers aged 18 to 30 with a sense of adventure. Step straight into a guaranteed, pre-arranged paid groom role at a leading Australian stud farm, organised before you leave home. Begin your journey wit

Spend your gap year with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation and have the adventure of a lifetime. This program is ideal for recent high school graduates who need a change of pace, a change of scenery, new motivations, and horizons to reach into and explore. This program is as much for someone wh