Why do we need to help the orangutans? The IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) has recently announced orangutans are very much in danger of extinction. The number of orangutans …
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 …
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: 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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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, …
Find out what our Oyster volunteers have said about their time as teaching volunteers in Laos from these reviews.
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 …
