Oyster Reviews: Volunteer and safari in Uganda
Find out what Oyster volunteers have had to say about their time on our volunteer and safari project in Uganda: “Highlights included hanging out with the rangers and the rhinos in the …
Tag: conservation
Rhino volunteering project in Uganda – through the eyes of a volunteer
Mandy Hathway recently went to Uganda to join Oyster Worldwide’s rhino volunteering project. She has been keeping us updated on her progress – and is most importantly having an amazing time! I …
Volunteer diary: rhino conservation in Uganda
Mandy Hathway has recently returned from Uganda, where she spent 2 weeks on our rhino conservation project. Read on to find out more about her amazing experiences. In 2017 I received a …
Why Choose New Zealand? Top 15 Reasons
New Zealand was recently voted 9th best country to live in worldwide. This survey was taken according to ‘business experts and informed elites’. These stats take into consideration the living standards, income …
The last week of volunteering in Sri Lanka – by Barbara Boylan
This is Barbara’s final week of volunteering in Sri Lanka, and we are very sad that this means the last of her blog installments. We have been enjoying them tremendously over the …
What is conservation volunteering in New Zealand like?
Sending volunteers to Australia and New Zealand to take part in valuable conservation projects is something Oyster is very proud of. We offer 10 destinations in Australia and 3 in New Zealand, …
What we can do to help the orangutans avoid extinction
Why do we need to help the orangutans? The IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) has recently announced orangutans are very much in danger of extinction. The number of orangutans …
Volunteering helps with saving elephants in Sri Lanka
Protecting and saving elephants in Sri Lanka Julie Marshman recently spent 2 weeks volunteering on a fantastic project in Sri Lanka. Unlike many volunteer options in this stunning country, this is not …
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, …
