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Category Archives: Animal Welfare
When I was a volunteer with elephants in South Africa
My trip continued on from Port Elizabeth along the stunning Garden Route in the direction of our elephant research and conservation project. The drive was incredible, over gorges, past towering mountains and overlooking sprawling white sand beaches. It was an … Continue reading
Posted in Elephants South Africa
Tagged animal welfare, career break, conservation, elephants, gap year, research, South Africa, Volunteering
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Planet Earth Live: volunteer to save the very animals seen on TV!
Here at Oyster we have been keenly keeping up to date on the progress of Gremlin the baby monkey, Moja the vulnerable lion cub, Maya the cutest little elephant and Juliet the proud black bear mum as the drama unfolds … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Welfare
Tagged animal conservation, career break, gap year, Planet Earth Live, Volunteer, Volunteering, work with animals
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An unforgettable time as a volunteer with lions in South Africa
Before I arrived at LIONSROCK, in my mind I had a really clear image of what I expected: beautiful rolling hills, lions prowling gracefully around a roaring their content, and a friendly welcome from an inspiring team- and somehow, my … Continue reading
Posted in Lions South Africa
Tagged animal welfare, career break, gap year, South Africa, volunteer with lions
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Taking a career break volunteering with bears in Romania: we have a winner!
Oyster Worldwide is delighted to be working with Jeff Jung of Career Break Secrets, who was the lucky winner of our competition to spend some time of a career break volunteering with bears in Romania. There were many entrants to … Continue reading
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa: a time never to forget!
I have just returned from South Africa, where I spent an incredible few days volunteering with the delightful monkeys and baboons at our monkey rehabilitation centre deep in the South African bush. Armed with fantastic memories of a warm welcome, … Continue reading
Posted in Monkeys South Africa
Tagged animal welfare, career break, conservation volunteering, gap year, South Africa
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Volunteer Review: Wulfric on his time as a volunteer at the bear sanctuary in Romania
Wulfric Willis an Oyster volunteer who has recently returned from three weeks spent volunteering in the bear Romania bear sanctuary loved his time away: ‘ It was great seeing the bears everyday, just watching them in a … Continue reading
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Protecting monkeys has never been such a relevant subject, with the BBC covering a story on a new bill in parliament to make owning monkeys illegal today. One of the world’s most cuddly and loveable animals. many people like the … Continue reading
Turtle conservation Costa Rica: an offer you cannot refuse!
The turtle nesting season is fast approaching us, and here at Oyster we are keen to gear up the volunteers for this busy time. The nesting season lasts from July until December, with many many turtles coming up over these … Continue reading
Posted in Turtles Costa Rica
Tagged career break, costa rica, gap year, turtle conservation, Volunteering
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Volunteer with bears in Romania: Oyster volunteer review
A great insight into life as a volunteer with bears in Romania from Ash, who spent three weeks at the sanctuary with Oyster last year. Thanks Ash! “Upon arrival in Romania I was met by Razvan, Oyster’s fantastic Romanian rep, … Continue reading
Posted in Bears Romania
Tagged Bear Sanctuary, Bears, career break, gap year, Romania, volunteer with bears, WSPA
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Volunteering in South Africa: an insight into all Oyster’s projects
Next Monday 16th April I will be heading out to South Africa for two weeks to visit all of the projects that Oyster works with out there. This trip will involve visiting volunteers that we currently have out there, as … Continue reading
