Be part of something BIGGER
So much more than just a gap year
Explore with GapGuru
Gap Years are all about new experiences. Choose where to start your adventure and where you will leave your handprint. GapGuru offers 6 destinations.
From the tropical climates of Thailand, Cambodia and India, to the majestic heights of Nepal and Peru, to Tanzania on the coast of East Africa wherever you choose to leave your handprint you’re in for a life-changing experience.
Journey with a purpose
Why Gap Guru
You’ll make the right choice
With nearly 20 years of helping people make an impact, we’ve shaped a lot of incredible gap years. Our GapGuru advisors work with you to help create the best possible experience for you.
You’ll do it your way
Our simple way of doing things means you can combine any number of our programs to easily create your gap year experience, setting you on your own unique journey.
Your parents can relax
We’ve guided over 6,000 students through truly impactful gap years. With a wealth of experience, your parents can rest assured that you’re in good hands.
Helping you every step of the way
With nearly 20 years of helping people make an impact, we’ve shaped a lot of incredible gap years. Our GapGuru advisors work with you to help create the best possible experience for you.
Including all the essentials
We believe that volunteering should be free, so all you pay for is what’s needed to facilitate your gap year. As every gap year is unique, there are a few things not included, but we’re on hand to help you sort those out.
Sustainable Programs
Every one of our experiences backs up the work of our charity. The FutureSense Foundation is aligned with the UN’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development and is committed to implementing long-term, sustainable programs, developed hand-in-hand with the communities we serve.
You’ll make the right choice
With nearly 20 years of helping people make an impact, we’ve shaped a lot of incredible gap years. Our GapGuru advisors work with you to help create the best possible experience for you.
You’ll do it your way
Our simple way of doing things means you can combine any number of our programs to easily create your gap year experience, setting you on your own unique journey.
Your parents can relax
We’ve guided over 6,000 students through truly impactful gap years. With a wealth of experience, your parents can rest assured that you’re in good hands.
Helping you every step of the way
With nearly 20 years of helping people make an impact, we’ve shaped a lot of incredible gap years. Our GapGuru advisors work with you to help create the best possible experience for you.
Including all the essentials
We believe that volunteering should be free, so all you pay for is what’s needed to facilitate your gap year. As every gap year is unique, there are a few things not included, but we’re on hand to help you sort those out.
Sustainable Programs
Every one of our experiences backs up the work of our charity. The FutureSense Foundation is aligned with the UN’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development and is committed to implementing long-term, sustainable programs, developed hand-in-hand with the communities we serve.
6000+
Gappers to date
Testimonials
6,000 gappers and counting
“The best 2 months! I learnt so much in the school which will be very useful when I start my teaching degree in September. I also gained confidence and had so much fun. The children were great and so were all the other volunteers. GapGuru should be very proud of their projects!!”
Rhiannon Jones
Medical Assistant
All things Gap Year
GapGuru Blog
Read a range of GapGuru articles, from past gappers’ stories, to top things to see and do in our destinations, and tips on all things gap year.