Gap Year Programs in New Orleans,United States

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

The InterExchange Work & Travel Year USA program is one of the best ways to experience life in the United States. InterExchange is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a sponsor of the J-1 Work Travel Visa, which allows citizens of Australia and New Zealand to work for up to 12 months in the United States. Find out what it’s really like to live, work and travel in the USA. You will be able to work and travel for up to a year—more than enough time to make friends, improve your English skills, and experience American culture firsthand. A four-month program is also available for citizens of other countries.

Volunteer abroad in the United States of America and explore the 'land of the free' whilst working for a good cause. There is so much to see that its impossible to name it all, from New York to L.A., from white beaches and palm trees in the south to wild untamed national parks in the north. Volunteer in the USA for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Do you love animals? Work for a wildlife rescue center in the United States and protect local wildlife like deer, skunks, raccoons or even wolves. If you love horses, work at a mustang rescue and take care of abandoned horses.

Live like a local whilst getting paid on a Working Holiday in the USA. What better way to spend your university break with the opportunity to travel to The Land of Opportunity! Head over for up to 4 months with an amazing job lined up from a range of fun host companies, from hospitality to hotels and from theme parks to ski resorts! After, travel to tick some must-dos off your American bucket list. Global Work & Travel will take the stress out of the whole process and help you navigate the tricky visa application by securing essential sponsorship so you can sit back and relax whilst your American adventure is taken care of. Our team will set you up with a paid job opportunity and 5 nights of hostel accommodation. We also arrange a US bank account, a mobile number, US medical insurance, and some awesome experiences including an overnight stay in Las Vegas! You’re not just signing up for a Working Holiday, you’re signing up for the best summer of your life! Get started today!