Romania - home to the Carpathian mountains

Romania is relatively unknown despite it being home to the stunning Carpathian mountains and the Black Sea coast.  Our volunteers soon become ardent fans of the country.  The Oyster volunteer program is located in the elegant city of Brasov offering nightlife, mountain walks, skiing (in winter) and Draculas Castle. 
Oyster offer two quite different and demanding volunteering opportunities. Working with abandoned and sick children and helping rehabilitate Brown Bears in East Europe’s largest Bear sanctuary.

Work with Children

Give abandoned, sick and disabled children the chance to smile, play and laugh working as a Child Care volunteer. Oyster Volunteers help in a variety of children's institutions in Brasov including family homes (orphanages) and hospitals from 1 to 3 months. Read more...

Work with Brown Bears

Work from two weeks to three months at Eastern Europe’s first bear sanctuary located in the shadow of the Carpathians, to give abused brown bears a new lease of life and learn to hibernate. You need to be passionate about animals and enjoy being outdoors. Read more...