How Christmas is celebrated around the world?
As we get closer to Christmas day, we are taking a break from present shopping to explore how Christmas is celebrated by our partner projects.
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How volunteers help the survival of rhinos in Uganda
Promoting the re-population of rhinos in Uganda Uganda used to be home to black and white rhinos. Tragically, wars and excessive poaching in the late 1900s saw a dramatic decline in their …
Childcare volunteer changes the lives of Romanian orphans
In August 2017, an Oyster childcare volunteer, Victoria Vuckovic decided to do all that she could to improve the lives of Romanian orphans. Victoria joined the Oyster childcare volunteer programme for 8 …
2 weeks in the life of a Big 5 conservation volunteer
Big 5 conservation volunteer Jasmine Hussain has given us a rundown of her 2 weeks on the Big 5 conservation experience project in South Africa.Not all activities will be the same in …
The Oyster guide to Romania
The Oyster guide to Romania gives you a great snap shot into life within this fascinating country, from the weather to the history, from culture to skiing. Dip in to find out …
Orangutans are on the brink of extinction in Borneo – let’s change that!
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently declared that threats facing orangutans in Borneo are considered so great that they are on the brink of extinction, a predicament …
Thai TESOL Experience, by Erica Sedler
Erica went to Thailand with Oyster, firstly volunteering at our wildlife sanctuary and then taking part in our TESOL teaching course. Having now finished her training and received her TESOL qualification, Erica is …
Guide to volunteering with children
Have you considered volunteering on a teaching, childcare or sport coaching programme? This guide will help you to choose the right programme for you!
Top 8 Scariest Places to Visit on Earth
With Halloween around the corner we at Oyster thought it would be appropriate to find out what the strangest, spookiest and scariest places are around the world. From creepy caverns to terrifying …
10 Reasons To Volunteer Abroad
Having spent 5 months teaching English as a volunteer in Tanzania on my own gap year, I am passionate about why people should volunteer abroad. This blog details my top 10 reasons …
