Time to start planning your summer volunteer adventure!
Now we are approaching the middle of winter, our thoughts are turning to the summer already. What better time to start planning for your next summer volunteer adventure? I can think of …
Tag: animal welfare
Top tips to combat jet lag!
Jet lag is something that you can never predict. Sometimes you travel long distances and feel fine from the moment you arrive. At other times it seems you just can’t shake that …
The Oyster guide to volunteering with elephants abroad
Elephants are a must-see for many people when they go travelling. Their size, their grace and their beauty have intrigued humans over many generations, but their ivory has made them prime targets …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with wolves in Portugal
Find out what Oyster volunteers have said in these reviews of our project volunteering with wolves in Portugal: “It was all brilliant. Being able to play a small part in the wellbeing …
A day in the life of a Big 5 conservation volunteer
A day exploring the home of the Big 5 conservation volunteers Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport always brings a smile to my face. The reason is two-fold: firstly, there are no …
Volunteering in the rainforest: Diana’s wildlife adventure in Ecuador
“Volunteering in the rainforest sanctuary, I got back so much more than I gave. It was a privilege” Diana has recently returned from volunteering in the rainforest, helping at a wildlife sanctuary …
Top 17 charities and organisations that help endangered animals
How can I identify the best charities that help endangered animals? Many of us are passionate about the natural world around us. Several people choose to support charities that help endangered animals, …
Learn more about the magnificent brown bear
How much do we actually know about the brown bear? I decided to do some research to find out the truth about these creatures.
2 days in the life of a wildlife volunteer in Thailand
Back in April I was lucky enough to experience life as an Oyster wildlife volunteer in Thailand. For two days I enjoyed working next to some of my favourite animals, whilst also …
Volunteering through the eyes of a child – Costa Rica
We were fortunate enough to have received this fabulous account from 11 year old Ruth who took part in a volunteering project with her mum at the end of last year. Ruth …
