Gap Year Unpaid Opportunities

American Symphony Orchestra League is a one-year program provides recent graduates with practical training in orchestra management and administration. 

The Julliard School's nine-month internships cover two main areas: technical theater or arts administration in New York City. .

Rochester Folk Art Guild have apprenticeships available working with experienced master craftspeople in pottery, woodworking, weaving, and glassblowing. 

Seattle Repertory Theatre's Professional Arts Training Program is a nine month internship program for those looking to enter the world of professional theatre. Seattle Rep offers internships in the areas of Artistic, Arts Management, Communications, Costume Shop, Design, Education, Production Management, Properties, Scenic Arts, Stage Management and Technical Production. 

The California Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California's state government. Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as paid, full time employees working in a Legislative, Executive or Judicial Branch office. 

City Year is a ten month program, where corps members work to meet critical needs in their communities, such as education/after-school programs, domestic violence prevention, AIDS awareness, and diversity. 

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is a fellowship program for recent graduate or undergraduate students to assist in educating the Hispanic community in the political system, enhancing their leadership skills, and exposing them to policy-related careers.

Coro Foundation is a nine month internship involving a series of assignments (four to six weeks in duration) in government, labor, business, community, media, and political settings. Fellows also complete a six week group project and an individual public service project exploring serious public concerns such as housing, economic development, and corporate social responsibility.

Good Shepherd Volunteers have one or two year volunteer programs in human service areas including group/foster homes for adolescents, alternative school, and daycare programs, community centers, and shelters for homeless women.

The Illinois Legislative Studies Internship Program (ILS) is a ten month internship available to research a wide variety of question on public issues for legislators. The information is used to develop programs, support or oppose bills, and aid other legislative activates.

The Milwaukee Community Service Corps (MCSC) is a grassroots organization working to meet the needs of the community through visible and measurable community service. Terms of service range form three month summer positions to year long, full time slots. 

The Ohio Legislative Service Commission have full-time internships assisting members of the Ohio General Assembly with legislative duties including writing news releases and speeches, weekly columns for local newspapers, and researching memos on topics of interest to the legislator. 

On Volunteer.gov, America's Natural & Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal, you can search for volunteer opportunities throughout the United States based on agency or opportunity type.

The Volunteer Teaching Corps recruits recent graduates to serve for two years as teachers in underserved urban schools in Chicago

Also see education section under Paid Gap Year opportunities.

Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center is a ten month teaching internship in National parks working with elementary students.

Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nation's largest and oldest provider of national community service opportunities in the conservation field.

Urban Adamah is a residential leadership-training program for young adults that integrates urban organic farming and interning with community-based social justice organizations addressing issues at the intersection of poverty, food security and environmental stewardship. 

AVODAH is for those passionate about working on social justice issues in an urban environment, from a uniquely Jewish perspective.  You will receive a stipend from your placement agency, and you may be eligible for an exit stipend.  Rent payments will be subsidized by AVODAH.

Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) volunteers serve in non-profit agencies in the US for a one-year commitment.

Lutheran Volunteer Corps program is a one year service program. Duties vary  depending on which agency you work for, but most of the placements involve direct service to clients, such as adult learners, AIDS clients, youth or seniors. 

Mercy Ships is a volunteer program utilizing ocean-going vessels to bring physical and spiritual healing to the poor and needy in port cities.

Volunteer Ministries/ United Church of Christ is a two week to one year offering domestic and international opportunities for serving in a variety of capacities including emergency shelter facilities, outdoor ministry programs, habitat programs, women's advocacy, organic farming and health advocacy.

Westmoreland Volunteer Corps is a one year Christian volunteer program in the Washington, DC, area working for service or advocacy agencies, providing aid to the homeless, poor, elderly, and runaway youths.