My day as a conservation volunteer in the Galapagos
In June 2016 I was lucky enough to take part in one of our projects in the Galapagos as a conservation volunteer. Unfortunately the project was too brief for my liking, as …
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Volunteering with sun bears in Borneo by Jessica Prestage
Find out what Oyster volunteer Jessica got up to on her amazing trip to Borneo to volunteer a our sun bear sanctuary My name is Jessica Prestage, I’m 18 years old and …
Volunteer story – becoming an Oyster ambassador
Robyn White, an Oyster Ambassador, talks about what she gained from her time away and her time working at events for Oyster.
My dream trip exploring the Galapagos
If you say “The Galapagos”, I instantly think of glittering blue sea, sunbathing sea lions and animals abound. Upon arrival on San Cristobal island, I was not to be disappointed. As I …
A personal account of family volunteering in Costa Rica – By Stephanie
Our family volunteering trip in Costa Rica We arrived in Playa San Miguel running on adrenaline. Two days of travel with kids was exhausting but we were so excited to see …
Three weeks with the bears in Romania – by Hannah Sharpe
I volunteered for three weeks with the bears in Romania during August 2016. My time there was busy, eventful, and an experience that I will never forget. I travelled to Romania from …
Meeting amazing Amazonian wildlife at a sanctuary in Ecaudor
In June 2016 I headed off the Ecuadorian tourist trails and into the fringes of the Amazonian rain forest, where I spent time volunteering with some amazing Amazonian wildlife. I was based …
17 Bucket List Ideas for travelling
Do you have a travel bucket list of things that you have always wanted to see and do? We’ve put a list of some of our favourite, see if you agree! 1. …
What to expect when working with livestock
Has your dream always been to work with livestock on an Australian cattle station? Read up on what to expect when working in this dirty and dusty but very rewarding industry! Typical …
Getting stuck in at the monkey sanctuary in Ecuador
Anne continues to tell us about her adventures as a volunteer at the monkey sanctuary in Ecuador. This project is like a dream come true. Everywhere you look is a monkey of …
