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 …
Tag: childcare
Childcare volunteer changes the lives of Romanian orphans
In August 2017, an Oyster childcare volunteer, Victoria Vuckovic decided to do all that she could to improve the lives of Romanian orphans. Victoria joined the Oyster childcare volunteer programme for 8 …
The Oyster guide to Romania
The Oyster guide to Romania gives you a great snap shot into life within this fascinating country, from the weather to the history, from culture to skiing. Dip in to find out …
Guide to volunteering with children
Have you considered volunteering on a teaching, childcare or sport coaching programme? This guide will help you to choose the right programme for you!
#DitchTheSelfie Campaign!
Photo Credit As travel specialists, we at Oyster have decided to bring back the essence of what it means to experience a location and the true beauty of cultural diversity. With National …
Memories from Nepal 5 years on – Part 1
In January 2011, I travelled to Nepal with eight other volunteers to embark on Oyster Worldwide’s …
Settling into life 13000 km away from home
Our Chile volunteers have finally made it to their new home for 12 weeks – Coyhaique. After many hours of travel and several days settling in Saskia has shared her thoughts from …
Former Tanzania volunteer is climbing Kilimanjaro for charity
Alice Riley spent 5 months volunteering on our Tanzania programme in 2013. Her time in Tanzania had a big impact on her and she is now preparing to return to Tanzania this …
Volunteer teaching in South Africa: the first few days
Our volunteer teaching and childcare participants arrived safely in South Africa on Saturday 17th January after weeks and months of waiting. After a varied orientation, the volunteer teaching has now begun! The …
6 Reasons to Teach Abroad
Are you considering a career working with children? Before you take the plunge, why not take time out to experience teaching in an exotic location. After leaving school, like many, …
