Where are they now? Jen Wright reflects on her time in Tanzania
I couldn’t have asked for a better gap year experience. One of the great things about choosing Oyster as a smaller company for my gap year meant that I personally knew the …
Category: Tanzania Teaching and Childcare
Oyster briefing day
At Oyster, we take the briefing of our participants before departure very seriously. We want to make sure that you are aware of how to stay safe, how to remain fit …
Tanzania orientation and waterfalls trip
Having sent people to volunteer in Tanzania since 2000 and having been a volunteer there for 5 months myself, at Oyster we know a thing or two about setting people up well for …
Tanzania pre departure briefing day report
Tanzania pre departure briefing days are some of the best days in my job. Not only do I get to spend time away from my computer but I get to reminisce about …
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: the world’s highest free standing mountain
I have just returned from Tanzania, where I dedicated 6 days to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free standing mountain. This was certainly no easy feat, however it has quickly propelled …
Top five things to do on your gap year in Tanzania
When you think of Tanzania, what do you think of? Personally, I am a bit stumped by this question. Having never been there myself, and the fact that it is not really …
Going the extra mile as an Oyster volunteer: Bethan Crisp’s inspirational story…
Bethan Crisp, a recently returned Oyster volunteer, has formed a special bond with the people of her placement village in Tanzania. She spent 10 months as a childcare volunteer and her experience was life-changing …
An update from Tanzania
Ellen Fitton tells us more about her time in Tanzania. Thanks Ellen! We have started working at the orphanage. Most of the kids don’t actually live there, instead they return to host …
“Having a great time” in Tanzania- the volunteer story
Tanzania volunteer Will Koops tells us all about his time out in Tanzania after one month- thanks a lot Will, we look forward to your next instalment! Dear All As promised I …
Why take a Gap Year Volunteering in Tanzania?
Past Oyster volunteer Emma Collins gives an inspirational account of her time in Tanzania. ‘One look at my photos and i’m back in Tanzania. I can smell Africa. It’s distinctive and it …
