A career break in the USA provides the perfect opportunity to explore the world’s third largest country in-depth. Most people have visited the USA at some point – but usually on a two week holiday to just one state or perhaps on a weekend break to somewhere like New York. A career break in America enables you to really get out on the road and fully experience American culture whilst taking in some of the USA’s most incredible sights.
USA career break
If you travel on a USA career break with GYFGUs our aim is to provide you with a far more ‘real’ and authentic travel experience than you might find elsewhere with more conventional travel companies. On a USA career break with GYFGUs you can choose from over 30 different programmes designed for adventure-minded travellers of all ages.
This is a chance to learn about the ecosystem of a remote but beautiful island. Perfect for anyone interested in ecology or gardening – you’ll be identifying plants, removing weeds and clearing trails, while hiking through lush forests.
This could be your chance to explore some of the region’s legendary national parks and enjoy some fantastic scenery, whilst helping conserve the natural environment. You’ll be working on conservation projects during the day, and camping out under the huge starry skies at night.
This project is primarily concerned with rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife that has been hurt or displaced. The centre aims to provide these animals with a safe and nurturing environment in which they can flourish before being returned to the wild, as well as caring for those that cannot be released.
Feed your love of animals by looking after gibbons in South California. Help out at the only centre dedicated to their care by feeding them and cleaning their enclosures, observing their behaviour, fundraising and more.
Care for orphaned, injured and rescued animals. You’ll play a vital role in the rehabilitation of big cats, primates, bears and other animals. Help with feeding and cleaning their cases, building new enclosures, fundraising and other tasks.
Give neglected, abused and abandoned wolves the love and care they’ve been deprived of. Learn all about these fascinating creatures and get involved with efforts to stop them being maltreated.
Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making this 8-day trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of a real-life cowboy? Then you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic western experience.
On this popular round the world trip, we combine travelling with a number of rewarding volunteer placements in 4 continents. Starting in South Africa you will experience the diverse cultures and landscapes of South Africa - India – Thailand – Australia – New Zealand – USA.
In this well structured complete round the world trip, spend up to an entire year travelling, volunteering, learning and exploring 4 continents. An amazing trip taking you to South Africa – India – Thailand – Malaysia – Australia - New Zealand – Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands.
After redundancy, Sally decided to see the world. She enjoyed our South Africa Wildlife Course so much that within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK she booked onto the Malaysia Orangutan Experience and the Thai Adventure! Read more..
