Top five reasons you should work abroad
20When you are young is arguably the best, and almost certainly the easiest, time for you to uproot and go and live abroad for a while. This is probably why our paid work …
Tag: gap year
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 …
Take a Garden Route Trip after volunteering with children in Port Elizabeth
Round off your time teaching and sports coaching with an amazing Garden Route Trip Keen to do some further travel? We are delighted to be offering our sports coaching and teaching volunteers …
Three weeks of elephant care and research in South Africa – by Ulrike Krausenbaum
In March 2018, Ulrike Krausenbaum and her daughter Julie headed to South Africa to join our elephant care and research project. They have kindly given us a weekly account of what they …
My visit to Romania: an insight into volunteering with kids
Earlier this year I braved the wintery cold of Romania and headed out to Brasov, the base of Oyster Worldwide’s activities in Eastern Europe and the home of our volunteering with kids …
Top 7 tips on making a good impression in outback Australia
If you are meeting the locals or starting a farm job, it pays to be prepared! Follow these tips to help you get ahead of the game when making that crucial first impression count.
26 Gap Year Ideas
The travel industry sees trends such as interactive travel (advanced mobile technology keeps everyone connected), experiential travel (it’s all about creating the ultimate experience), and seamless travel planning (everything can be planned …
Conservation volunteering in Borneo – by Jessica Prestage
My name is Jessica Prestage, I’m 18 years old and I am from England. I have just completed a four-week volunteering programme in Borneo. I finished school in May and I am …
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 …
Six weeks volunteering with elephants in South Africa
Find out what it’s really like to be volunteering with elephants in South Africa from Oyster volunteer Andrew. Andrew volunteered for 6 weeks in June and July 2012 and here is what …
