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Gapforce

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Gapforce
Company typeLimited company
IndustryGap Year
Founded1989
Headquarters,
United Kingdom
Websitewww.gapforce.org

Gapforce is a UK-based gap year and student volunteering provider. Founded in 1989,[1] Gapforce is a provider of structured adventure travel programs, volunteer projects, conservation placements and outdoor training courses.

Gapforce is based in the United Kingdom and has in-country staff all around the world.

Overview

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Gapforce offers a large variety of volunteer, adventure travel and gap year programs both in the UK and overseas that combine conservation and wildlife volunteering, adventure travel, and outdoor training courses.

Staff training

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All Gapforce leaders have completed the Expedition Leader Training[2] course. The 16-week ELT course begins in the mountains of Wales before heading into the jungles of Costa Rica and Panama where participants receive full training and certifications, hands-on skills and comprehensive training, enabling them to safely plan and lead expeditions around the world.

References

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  1. ^ "About Us | Gap Year & Volunteering Specialists".
  2. ^ "Trekforce Expedition Leader Training".