Working abroad is one of the best ways to earn money on your gap year. Popular destinations include Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. Find a paid job for your gap year today!
Featured Jobs
These are some of the most popular work abroad programs we offer. To browse more jobs view our activity or country guides.
Working Holiday in Australia
• 6-24 months
• Price from £1,195
Working Holiday in Canada
• 4-24 months
• Price from £1,195
Au Pair in France
• 9-12 months
• Prices from £1,195
Working Holiday in Ireland
• 6-24 months
• £1,595
Farm and Outback Work in Australia
• 13-52 weeks
• Price from £1,950
Ski Instructor Course + Job in Japan
• 3 months
• Price from £4,145
Ski Instructor Course + Job in Austria
• 4-6 weeks
• Price from £4,355
Gain a TESOL & Teach English in Argentina
• 1-12 months
• Price from £2,195
Winter Hospitality Work in Canada
• 23-28 weeks
• Price from £1,695
Voluntary Work with Elephants in Thailand
• 2-12 weeks
• Price from £1,245
Summer Camp Counselor in USA
• 2-3 months
• Price from £995
Working Holiday in South Korea
• 6-12 months
• Price from £1,595
Companies Hiring Now
These are some of the best companies and recruiters who can help you to find gap year work abroad.
Global Work & Travel
Explore a new country and become a local, whilst getting paid. Apply for working holidays, au pair, camp, teaching or tutoring jobs.
Seasonal Jobs Abroad
Find temporary, summer, winter, childcare, hotel, hospitality, agriculture, fruit picking, farming, cruise ship, outdoor sports, TEFL and more jobs all around the world.
Camp America
Want a summer of fun, travel and adventure, that will also boost your CV? Camp America is your chance to spend a summer working and living on an amazing summer camp in the USA! Applications for summer 2024 are NOW OPEN!
InterExchange
InterExchange offer exchange opportunities both for international students and young professionals to work in the United States, and for young Americans to work and travel the world.
Instituto Hemingway
Instituto Hemingway offer the chance to live and work in Spain. Choose between au-pairing in Bilbao, or working in the hotel and hospitality industry.
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Take a TEFL certification course with ITTT and get qualified to teach English abroad. Choose between online and in-class qualifications. Apply today to launch your international teaching career and have the adventure of a lifetime.
Best Gap Year Jobs
Are you searching for travel jobs to do on your gap year? Or just interested in the idea of living and working abroad? There are so many options, from short term seasonal positions to longer year+ long working holidays in top rated destinations around the world.
These are some of the most popular jobs to do on a gap year:
Working Abroad FAQ
Check out some frequently asked questions about working abroad:
Top Reasons to Work Abroad on a Gap Year
• Working abroad can be a life changing experience
• Choose from so many amazing destinations
• Live abroad and get paid
• Immersive yourself in a different culture
• Make new friends and boost your experience and career prospects
Best Places to Work Abroad
You can find job opportunities all around the world in so many different areas. Some of the most popular places to apply include North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. Where you go really depends on the position you are interested in.
Salary
What you get paid really depends on the recruiter and destination. Some companies also help with travel and living costs.
Eligibility & Requirements
Most companies will require you to be aged 17 and over. Some companies offer jobs for 16 year olds abroad but these positions are more difficult to find overseas. Every company has different criteria, some require no previous experience whilst others do. If you are looking to improve your CV then you might want to apply for an internship abroad or volunteer programs