Environmental Gap Year

Scientific Expeditions

Take action to protect ecosystems!

Gap Year in Environmental Sector

Initiation programs for a gap year, are divided into different categories, depending on the sustainable development objective supported.

These are professional experiences in NGOs as part of a gap year, allowing you to acquire transferable skills internationally by getting involved.

Discover our projects for the conservation of the environment.

Gap Year in an NGO in Environmental Sector

Participating in an environmental or wildlife protection project during a gap year offers an immersive and formative experience.

Examples of missions

ecosystem data collection
familiarity with tracking techniques
integration into a team of experts
application of conservation strategies
raising awareness of local communities
nature reserve immersion project

Benefits of NGO projects

networking opportunities
meaningful impact on environment or wildlife
diverse work environment
develping specific skill sets

Benefits of Working Abroad

Working in a multicultural context broadens horizons and enhances profiles with significant international experience. It also demonstrates a real commitment to global causes.

Where to Find Environmental Gap Year projects?

Environmental projects abroad are numerous, so there are many opportunities to explore ecosystems unique in the world where many species and plants live.

Discover destinations rich in biodiversity such as:

Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, Peru, etc.

How do we carry out an environmental program?

Missions take place in NGOs engaged with environmental protection such as marine conservation, island conservation, farming, beach cleaning, collecting data on coral reefs, etc.

How do we carry out a wildlife protection program?

Missions take place in nature reserves, or animal shelters. We offer them on RealStep on all continents, in order to fight against mistreatment, against poaching and to contribute to the collection of data to establish the best strategies for species preservation.

Tasks in a natural reserve

Observation and daily monitoring of animals in the reserve
Tracking missions, camera placement and data analysis alongside trackers
Raising awareness in local communities
Predator research and monitoring
Analysis of data collected on fauna and flora

Tasks in animal shelters

Enclosure cleaning and maintenance
Fence maintenance work
Animal care: feeding, caring, etc.
Organization of educational visits
Receiving of new injured or orphaned animals and assistance for necessary care

Gap Year Projects are Ethical projects, Visited and Certified

RealStep has ensured the ethics of each of our missions, and is committed to the professionalism of the reception structure, which we know personally.

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