<p>hsmomstef, Just to clarify, my earlier post that you quoted was in response to an earlier post about “voluntourism” programs and not gap year programs. </p>
<p>How old is your son? He might have trouble finding an international volunteer placement if he’s younger than 18 unless he travels with a group or parent. If he’s looking for a gap year opportunity right after high school, I recommend that he contact the volunteer placement offices at the colleges he’s interested in attending and ask them for suggestions.</p>