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The best way to look at what is on offer is to attend a gap year fair, where you can talk directly to the exhibitors and compare options. The calendar on the home page gives full details.
2008
The Adventure Travel Show, Business Design Centre, Islington, 11-13 Jan 08
Destinations – The Holiday and Travel Show, Earls Court 31 Jan-3 Feb 08
Destinations – The Holiday and Travel Show, NEC Birmingham, Mar 08
The Great Escape Expo, 9/10 Feb 08, Dublin
The One Life Show, 29 Feb-2 Mar 08, Olympia, London
2007
Society Guardian Live, 3/4 Oct 07, Earls Court, London
The National Work Placement Exhibition, October 2007, Olympia, London
Major UCAS events, will often include gap year companies:
Category A - Up to 150 exhibitors, 5000+ students per day
Regional UCAS events – see UCAS website:
These are directories with information about gap years. The descriptions shown are written by the directories.
www.volunteerlatinamerica.com 
'Provides information on affordable volunteer work and schools to learn Spanish in Central and South America.'
www.volunteersouthamerica.net 
'This site lists the free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South America, for backpackers/independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience abroad, without paying any middle-man or agency fees.'
www.gseabroad.com
'Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, England, Australia and Argentina with Global Student Experience.'
www.findagap.com
‘findaGap.com offers a comprehensive gap year directory of gap year ideas, gap year travel destinations, gap year jobs, gap year placements and expeditions, backpacking information & much more.’
www.gapyearjobs.co.uk
‘Find the right job for your career gap here. We have temporary and seasonal employment vacancies in the UK and a range of international opportunities.’
www.gapyear.com
‘So, what's gapyear.com all about? Simple... - We find you cool things to do in your life and encourage you to get off your backside and do them - therefore living your life’
www.gap-year.com
‘All you need for planning your gap-year. Peridot Press is a sister company of John Catt Educational Ltd, which was founded in 1959 to provide services for schools.’ (Part of Peridot Press.)
www.payaway.co.uk
‘A guide and directory for working, travelling and living abroad.’
www.traveltree.co.uk
‘Looking to grow? Search Travel Tree for study abroad programs, volunteer work overseas, adventure holidays, international internships, gap year programs and career breaks.’
www.wwv.org.uk (WorldWide Volunteering)
‘The UK’s most comprehensive search and match database of full-time volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and worldwide.’
www.yearoutgroup.org
‘The Year Out Group is an association of leading year out organisations that was formed in 1998 to promote the concept and benefits of well-structured year out programmes, to promote models of good practice and to help young people and their advisers in selecting suitable and worthwhile projects.’
www.gapyeardirectory.co.uk
‘The Gap Year Directory is dedicated to helping you plan your gap year. Packed full of great gap year ideas, we cover everything from round the world trips to volunteer work placements in the UK.’
www.responsibletravel.com
‘A large variety of Gap Year travel opportunities and ideas around the world at all budget levels. From leading specialists with responsible policies.’
www.wse.org.uk
‘Information and advice about volunteering or working overseas in the developing world.’
www.springboard.hobsons.co.uk
‘Use the gap year search to find the right gap year organisation for you.’
www.seasonworkers.com
‘Use Season Workers to choose from hundreds of jobs, GAP year placements and courses.’
www.anyworkanywhere.com
‘In excess of 30,000 jobs have been advertised on the web site.’
www.gapwork.com
‘Gives you all the help you need to plan your gap year.’
www.summerjobs.co.uk
‘Guide to summer employment and vacation work.’
www.workingabroad.com
‘An international networking service for volunteers and travellers.’
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ISCO (Independent Schools Careers Organisation) Gap Year Fairs 2007
See http://www.myfuturewise.co.uk/ for further details. Usually they are open to the public.
The Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot, Tuesday 6 February 2007, 1900-2100
Solihull School, Wednesday 7 February 2007, 1900-2100
Dauntsey's School, Wiltshire, Thursday 1 March 2007, 1230-1430
Wellington College, Berkshire, Sunday 4 March 2007, 1900-2100
King's College School, Wimbledon, Wednesday 7 March 2007, 1830-2000
Plymouth College, Tuesday 13 March 2007, 1500-1800
Bedford School, Wednesday 21 March 2007, 1800-2000
Bradfield College, Berkshire, Thursday 22 March 2007, 1430-1700
Shrewsbury School, Friday 23 March 2007, 1230-1430
Berkhamsted Collegiate School, Hertfordshire, Thursday 26 April 2007, 1900-2100
Haileybury, Hertfordshire, Thursday 10 May 2007, 1930-2100
Repton School, Derbyshire, Friday 11 May 2007, 1930-2100
City of London School for Girls, Tuesday 19 June 2007, 1600-1800
Bryanston School, Dorset, Thursday 21 June 2007, 1730-1930
Oundle School, Peterborough, Friday 22 June 2007, 1700-1900
Eton College, Windsor, Saturday 23 June 2007, 1030-1230
Epsom College, Thursday 28 June 2007, 1630-1900
Northgate High School, Suffolk, Tuesday 3 July 2007, 1800-2000
Glenalmond College, Perthshire, Friday 21 September 2007, 1400-1700
Hampton School, Middlesex, Wednesday 26 September 2007, 1830-2030
St Edward's School, Oxford, Friday 28 September 2007, 1130-1500
Wellingborough School, Wednesday 3 October 2007, 1600-1900
St Edmund's School, Canterbury, Thursday 18 October 2007, 1630-1900
The Perse School, Cambridge, Thursday 1 November 2007, 1600-1800
Oakham School, Rutland, Sunday 25 November 2007, 1700-2000
Gap Year Fairs will take place at:
Prior Park College, Bath: Tuesday 26th June 2007, 4pm to 8pm
Bristol Grammar School: Wednesday 27th June 2007, 4pm to 8pm
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