4 weeks in to volunteering at LIONSROCK- and time is flying! – by Lisa Mucks
A big thank you to current volunteer Lisa Mucks, who is volunteering at LIONSROCK for 6 weeks. Have a read …
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My first few days in Nepal – by Kenny
Our volunteers in Nepal are nearing the end of their first stint teaching in the Kathmandu Valley. Next week they begin the Oyster ‘holiday month’ during which they will go on a …
A past volunteer’s perspective of volunteering with elephants in Thailand
Ali Dargie spent 2 weeks volunteering in Thailand with elephants, and has given us some great feedback on things that future volunteers should want to know! Here are some of the best: …
Oyster reviews: teaching and childcare volunteers in South Africa
Find out what Oyster teaching and childcare volunteers in South Africa have said about their time on the project: “It’s going really well here! Definitely took me a few days to adjust to …
Oyster reviews: Veterinary experience in South Africa
Find out what Oyster veterinary experience participants have got to say about their time in South Africa: “I am really enjoying it here and I’m learning very much. All the people are …
Top tips for trekking and hiking
When it comes to exploring a new place trekking is one of my favourite ways to do it. There are few things that I enjoy more than getting outside and challenging myself …
A life changing experience volunteering- by Darren Shields
The world’s highest commercial bungee jump, diving with great white sharks, being inside a world cup stadium and most importantly enhancing the lives of disadvantaged township kids. My bucket list? Nope. These …
Cheering the Children in Romania- by Megan Kirsten
The 13th of November 2014 was the start of an absolutely incredible one month long adventure of volunteering on the child care project in Romania. It was a dream come true (with …
Advice from Oyster ski instructors for passing CSIA Level 2
Earlier this month we got some fantastic news from Whistler that three of our Whistler Kids Instructors have already passed their CSIA Level 2 exams. A huge congratulations to Will, Ben and Laerke …
My experience teaching in South Africa- by Flossie Lavy
I joined this project teaching in South Africa for 12 weeks in January 2014. I chose to work directly with one school helping in maths and English lessons of the older year …
