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Gap year in Tanzania: James Hammond is living the dream!

Teaching volunteer James Hammond, who has been living in Tanzania since January on a volunteer teaching placement with Oyster, has been writing a fantastic blog about his incredible experiences out in Tanzania. He has certainly been making the most of … Continue reading

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My gap year in Brazil: great insight from Oyster volunteer

Here at Oyster we love to hear how you are all getting on whilst overseas, and this lovely email from Brazil childcare volunteer is no exception. Thanks to Tessa for such a great insight into her life on her gap … Continue reading

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Volunteer Review: James tells us about life on his gap year in Tanzania

James, who is currently on his gap year in Tanzania with Oyster, updates us on his time teaching and his recent ascent up Kilimanjaro. It’s great to see how enthusiastic he is about teaching, encouraging the children to start writing … Continue reading

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Top five things to do on your gap year in Tanzania

When you think of Tanzania, what do you think of? Personally, I am a bit stumped by this question. Having never been there myself, and the fact that it is not really on the tourist trail, means that I have … Continue reading

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Oyster’s Brazil rep, Jonathon Hannay, awarded an MBE

Oyster Worldwide would like to congratulate our rep in Brazil, Jonathon Hannay, on receiving an MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on January 26th 2012. Jonathon received the award in recognition of his twenty years of work dedicated to helping … Continue reading

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Oyster review: what is it really like to volunteer in Brazil?

We speak with Holly Massey, who spent three fantastic months volunteering at a children’s home outside of Sao Paulo, about her experiences over there. Read below this great Oyster review of 3 months in Brazil volunteering with children Did the … Continue reading

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Last chance to save the bears in Romania

As we near the winter season, our bear sanctuary and childcare projects in Romania are crying out for volunteers- the bears need help preparing for the long cold winter and the kids yearn for Christmas joy and love in family … Continue reading

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Love Spanish? Keen to learn more? Head to Chile as a volunteer teacher!

Whether you are taking a Spanish degree at university, or simply have a passion for languages, our project in Chile will be perfect for you! Dive into the laid back Chilean way of life surrounded by stunning mountainous scenery and … Continue reading

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Great news as the peace process continues in Nepal

Yesterday the BBC News revealed some very promising and long-awaited news – Maoist rebels have handed over their weapons to mark a ”major step towards completing Nepal’s five-year-old peace process”. As a returned Oyster volunteer who spent five months teaching in Nepal during the collapse of … Continue reading

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Life as an Oyster volunteer in Brazil!

Holly Massey, a current Oyster volunteer, has been teaching, playing and bringing oodles of fun and laughter to the kids of Sao Paulo for 3 weeks so far. She has kindly given us a little insight into her first impressions … Continue reading

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