Ultimate guide to living and working in Whistler, Canada
Whether on a gap year or career break, living and working in Whistler, Canada is a unique experience and great way to spend a winter. As Oyster’s resident Destination Manager for Canada …
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A day in the life of a Big 5 conservation volunteer
A day exploring the home of the Big 5 conservation volunteers Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport always brings a smile to my face. The reason is two-fold: firstly, there are no …
Jungle volunteering: how I helped monkeys in Ecuador
Jungle volunteering: working with monkeys in the Amazonian rain forest Diana has recently returned from Ecuador where she immersed herself in caring for rescued monkeys at a primate sanctuary. Here she tells …
Volunteering helps with saving elephants in Sri Lanka
Protecting and saving elephants in Sri Lanka Julie Marshman recently spent 2 weeks volunteering on a fantastic project in Sri Lanka. Unlike many volunteer options in this stunning country, this is not …
Round off your time in South Africa on a Kruger Safari
One or Two day Safari’s in the Kruger Big 5 Nature Reserve Our monkey volunteering project in South Africa is located within the Greater Kruger Big 5 Nature Reserve, just a short …
What I learned from travelling in Ecuador
“Travelling in Ecuador gave me a new perspective on life” Diana has just recently returned from travelling in Ecuador. She first spent time volunteering at the monkey sanctuary on the edge of …
My experience as a medical intern in Indian Operating Theatres
Sarah Bell took part in the Oyster programme in India in 2017 as a medical intern working in a hospital in Delhi. As a qualified nurse working for the NHS in the UK, …
Oyster reviews: volunteer teaching in Laos
Find out what our Oyster volunteers have said about their time as teaching volunteers in Laos from these reviews.
Surfari weekend for only £250!
If you’re volunteering on one of our conservation projects, or staying in Australia for a full year on our farm work programme, why not tag on a bit of fun to round …
Join a Garden Route Adventure to complete your volunteering experience in South Africa
Complete your time in South Africa – with a Garden Route Adventure! This is the perfect way to keep the adventure going while you’re in South Africa, and see more of what …
