Gap Year & Voluntary Work in Norway

Adventureworks
An expedition that starts in the fjord of Kvaenangen, paddling north to Jokelfjorden, to walk onto the ice cap of Oksfordjokeln. After crossing the ice cap, taking some peaks in on the way, the expedition descends to Nuvsvag for a chance to meet the local people before ending with a trip to mainland Europe's most northerly point.
www.adventureworks.co.uk

Agriventure
Agricultural and horticultural placements to Norway. A small number of agricultural placements have an element of horse work connected with them.
www.agriventure.com

Atlantis
Runs a Working Guest programme enabling foreigners, aged 18 to 30, to work for up to six months in the Norwegian countryside. Applicants must be able to speak English and will receive board, lodging and pocket money.
www.atlantis.no

English Language Teaching Assistant Program
ELTAP offers individuals, who are fluent in spoken English and willing to help people in another country learn English, the opportunity to volunteer as an English language teaching assistant in Norway.
www.eltap.org

HorizonCosmopolite
A Canadian organisation that has agricultural placements in Norway of two or three months duration. Volunteers are integrated into a Norwegian family by taking part in all activities on the farm and in the home: feeding the animals, cleaning the stables, gardening, helping at harvest time, etc.
www.horizoncosmopolite.com

Mast International
The MAST Experience Abroad programme, from the University of Minnesota provides qualified individuals the opportunity to travel to Norway to gain practical hands on experience in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, forestry or related areas. This cross cultural experience living and working in another country helps young people develop a global perspective and a broader understanding of the world. Over 6000 trainees from more than 65 countries have participated in the MAST International programme. Applicants should be aged 18 to 30.
mast.cfans.umn.edu

Twin Training & Travel
The Working Guest Norway programme last for between two and six months and involves either working in tourism or agriculture. Placements are available across the country. In return for working approximately 35 hours per week, you'll receive your accommodation and food plus weekly pocket money.
www.twinuk.com

Volunteers for Peace
An American international volunteer organisation that sometimes has placements to Norway.
www.vfp.org

Youth for Understanding
YFU is a non profit NGO that offers young people around the world the chance to spend the summer or school year living in Oslo.
www.yfu.org

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