The most savvy students are using a year volunteering abroad as the next step in their education before going into the job market.

Record numbers of unemployed people leaving university are choosing to volunteer abroad while travelling, to not only boost their CV but to also gain life experiences and adventure before returning for the standard 9-5. And the good news is that more and more employers are taking notice of new applicants that have volunteering experience.

In such a competitive job market, especially for graduate positions it is important to make sure that your CV and more importantly your personality stand out from the crowd. A gap year volunteering gets you so much more than a standard Gap year travelling through the Tourist cities such as Bangkok. By living and experiencing the culture and customs of a country you can really go away having learned something and more importantly memories and friends that could last a lifetime.

With such a diverse range of opportunities available in many different sectors and countries students are finding it easier to get matched up with their perfect project. With Inspire volunteer you can join projects from volunteering in a medical centre in Nepal, an orphanage in Tanzania or even work with Rhinos and Zebras in South Africa. There truly is an option for everyone.