A new small company has set up links with charity projects in some of the neediest parts of the world, and puts gap year students in touch with the one which best suits them. Personal Overseas Development trains and equips the volunteer ready for action, with excellent results.
They also have good ideas on raising the money from sponsors for the charitable aspects of the trip to help make gap year travel a worthwhile and positive experience.
PoD provides the opportunity for people to volunteer and make a difference in parts of the world that are rich in culture, variety and natural beauty but where there is poverty or disadvantage. We also arrange placements and courses for people to develop their skills in amazing parts of the world. You may be on your gap year, taking a career break or wanting to volunteer as part of a working holiday abroad.
Visit www.thepodsite.co.uk for further information on this, and also for those considering charitable work on a career break overseas trip.