January 2012

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Trekking in Nepal: the start of the journey before volunteering

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Anne Smellie

  Melanie Bowman, who is out in Nepal with Oyster, updates us on the beginning of her adventures trekking in Nepal. Thanks Melanie! “I am now with my Nepali family in Dhaparkel –  they are so lovely!  The palsy centre … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: Ski instructor in Whistler

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what previous Whistler workers have said about their time there in our Oyster Reviews Heather Hughes, Whistler Kids 2010/11 “The job was one of the best in Whistler as you get to ski, even at work! The lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: volunteering with kids in Nepal

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out below about what our past Oyster volunteers have said about their time volunteering in Nepal in these great Oyster reviews Emma Jones, January 2011 for 4 months “I had a really really good experience, and in that sense … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with kids in Tanzania

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what Oyster Tanzania volunteers have said about volunteering with kids in Tanzania in these Oyster reviews Ellen Fitton, January 2011 “The first few lessons were a bit chaotic.  However, after a few days they began to respect me … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with kids in Romania

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what our Oyster volunteers are saying about their time volunteering with kids in Romania in these Oyster reviews Tasmin Clube, 3 months April 2007 “There is a great choice of placements and this means that volunteers can use … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: Volunteer with bears in Romania

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what our volunteers have said in these Oyster reviews of volunteering with bears in Romania Anna McDermott, 3 months September 2007 The sanctuary is an incredible place to work and the people there are so lovely. It is … Continue reading →

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First update from our Nepal gap year volunteers

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jon Arnold

Melanie, Tom and Nina arrived in Kathmandu last Wednesday morning. They are currently out in the Himalayas enjoying their 8 day Langtang trek before settling down to their teaching project. Here is what Melanie had to say about her first … Continue reading →

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Oyster reviews: Volunteer with elephants in South Africa

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what our volunteers have said in these Oyster reviews of elephant conservation and research programme Katie Seal, 4 weeks July 2011 “Everybody here; volunteers and staff alike have been so friendly and helpful and I’m going to miss … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: Volunteer with monkeys South Africa

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out what our volunteers have said in these Oyster reviews of the monkey and baboon rehabilitation programme Lucrezia Slinn, 2 weeks September 2011 “The placement was fantastic. I was able to work with and learn about primates, which was … Continue reading →

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Oyster Worldwide at the London Active Travel Show 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition to win tickets to the London Outdoor and Boat Show. We had a lot of entrants, but we have now chosen our final 5 lucky winners for two tickets each to go … Continue reading →

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