Updated February 16, 2021 |
For those looking to return to travel as soon as possible, we have made it easier to search for available Kaya program options for 2021. The following projects are now open and accepting applications! Our Placement Advisors are standing by to help guide you through gap year travel, study & service, internship abroad and volunteer abroad opportunities.
After you submit your application fee and talk to a Placement Advisor, You can make plans with no further payment required until travel to your location is possible and you decide to proceed. You can learn about Kaya’s Amended Coronavirus Terms (Kaya ACT) here.
Kaya’s Placement Advisors are standing by to help you from start to finish. Reach out to us today and learn more about your program options. No commitment needed!
Locations
Select projects will be available in 2021 in the following countries. Scroll down further to discover all of the placements currently available or opening soon, including internships and volunteer opportunities. Then, reach out to start planning.
Africa
Eswatini*, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique*, Namibia*, South Africa*, Tanzania*, Zambia*, Zimbabwe*
*These countries are on the UK red list.
Placements
What can I do on a program abroad in 2021? At Kaya, we offer a variety of programs: gap year programs, study & service combinations, internships abroad, and volunteer abroad placements! And in 2021 these will all still be on offer. As our mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens, we have a range of programs on offer. Here are the program options available and open for applications for 2021.
Gap Year Programs
Deadlines Upcoming
Make your gap year your own! We have many gap year programs to choose from. For example, you could take a short gap year this summer to learn about historical restoration in the USA, or you could study abroad and volunteer or intern in Thailand. Join one of these small groups or travel solo (with support of course)!
Study and Service Programs
Deadlines Upcoming
In line with our mission, our Study Abroad programs take it to the next level! Add in a service-learning or an internship project after your studies for a well-rounded experience that also gives back to the community. You will earn transferable credit from an accredited international university that will make your resume shine!
Internships and Volunteering Programs Abroad
Rolling Start Dates
The following internships and service-learning programs are recruiting for travel starting in spring or summer 2021, unless otherwise noted. Click the individual project links to learn more.
Many of our projects can be adapted to suit your university’s specific internship requirements. Speak with one of our Placement Advisors to help find a great fit for your academic needs. If it’s an option, we can work with you to customize the experience so you can earn credit.
The Americas
Belize
- Environmental Conservation
Brazil
- Environmental Conservation
Ecuador
- Environmental Conservation
- Gap Year or Solo Adventure in Wildlife Conservation – Gap Year Program
- Agroforestry and Environmental Conservation in a Cloud Forest
- Environmental Conservation on the Pacific Coast
- Turtle and Marine Conservation on the Coast
- Veterinary Internship in the Amazon Rainforest
- Wildlife Rescue and Release in the Amazon Rainforest
- Social and Economic Development
- Spanish Language Courses
Jamaica
- Social and Economic Development
USA
- Social and Economic Development
- American History Restoration Gap Program – Colorado Circuit – Gap Year Program
- American History Restoration Gap Program – Arizona Circuit – Gap Year Program
Africa
Eswatini
- Environmental Conservation
- Social and Economic Development
Ghana
- Social and Economic Development
Kenya
- Environmental Conservation
Morocco
- Social and Economic Development
Mozambique
- Environmental Conservation
Namibia
- Environmental Conservation
South Africa
- Environmental Conservation
- Photography and Wildlife Conservation
- Rhino, Elephant and Big Cat Research and Conservation
- Veterinary Medicine and Wildlife Conservation
- Pre-Veterinary Internship
- Wildlife Conservation with the Big 5
- Wildlife and Marine Conservation Tour (International Diver Certification Included)
- Tree Planting Eco Festival
- Social and Economic Development
Zambia
- Social and Economic Development
Zimbabwe
- Environmental Conservation
- Social and Economic Development
- Medical Support and Health Awareness in Antelope Park – reopening in late 2021
Asia
Thailand
- Environmental Conservation
- Social and Economic Development
- 6-Week Gap Program: Thailand Culture and Service – Gap Year Program
- Summer Study Abroad & Service in Thailand – Study & Service Program
- Early Years Teaching Assistant in Rural Community
- LGBTQ+ NGO Development
- NGO Development Internship in Chiang Mai
- Community and Conservation Volunteering in Chiang Mai
- Medical Internship at a Hospital in Chiang Mai
Vietnam
- Environmental Conservation
- Social and Economic Development
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