
| Australia- Outback | Farm work in the Outback | 3 months+ | From Brisbane any Thursday year round. | £1,285 (Excluding Flights) £1045 excluding job and flights Includes full support throughout, UK preparation course, 9 day induction/job training course including 3 days on beach. Food and accommodation included, guaranteed paid work average £180 per week. Flights and visa advice.Apply |
| Australia- Conservation | Planting trees, beach and boardwalk restoration, weed control, seed collection, wildlife surveys etc. | 2 weeks + | Any Friday throughout the year excluding Christmas | 2 weeks -£615, each additional week is £190. Minimum of 4 weeks encouraged.(Excluding Flights) Price includes transport between projects and from our partners office to the project, food and accommodation, orientation,wildlife guide book, 24hr support in-country, preparation and assistance in the UK, project training, visa and flights advice and one to one interview and briefing in the UK. Apply |
| Australia- Sydney | Shop, Bar, Restaurant, Cafe or Office work | 3 months + | The first Sunday of every month | £1300 (Excluding Flights) Includes airport transfer to hostel, 14 nights in a hostel, 3 days & 2 nights just outside Sydney at a basecamp of glorious sand beaches and rainforests, 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, night time tour of Sydney with entrance to 5 bars with 5 drinks included, trip along eastern beaches coastal walk, Sydney harbour cruise, job training course, 24hr in-country support, visa and flight advice, UK assistance, one to one UK interview and briefing. Dedicated help in finding you a job, your medicare, bank account, tax file number and phone cards sorted out for you.Apply |
| Brazil | Care work with young people in Sao Paulo (rural and urban option) Portuguese Lessons | 4 months | March, September, November | £2625 (without flights) £3475 (with flights) Includes full support throughout, 2-day UK preparation course, food, accommodation and 20 Portuguese lessons. Each additional month costs £150 extra.Apply |
| Cambodia | Inspiring humanitarian projects | 3 months | All year round | from £2965 (Excluding Flights) for 3 months. Full support throughout, Apply |
| Canada - Whistler | 4 week Whistler University Ski Instructor Program then guaranteed job with Whistler Kids. Child care / Support Roles available. Hospitality roles available - working in hotels within the resort. | 5 months + | November | £3850 (without flights) 5 months+ £4750 inc flights. Full support throughout, UK preparation course. We guarantee to find you a suitable job and arrange accommodation (the cost is deducted from your pay. Approx £5 per day). Flexible Work Permit application advice. Wages approx £120 per week. Includes 4 week Whistler University Instructor Course and Level 1 CSIA Ski Instructor Qualification. Season ski pass is included with ski school jobs. Apply |
| Canada - The Rockies | Paid work in hotels | 6 months + | Late November | £1895 (without flights) £2695 (with flights) Full support throughout, UK preparation course. We guarantee to find you a suitable job and arrange accommodation (the cost is deducted from your pay. Approx £5 per day). Work Permit application advice. Wages approx £200 per week.Apply |
| Canada - Tremblant | Paid work in bars, restaurants and hotels. | 5 months + (Summer = 3 months) | Late November Mid June (3 months) | £1925 (without flights) £2725 (with flights) Full support throughout, UK preparation course and French lessons. We guarantee to find you a suitable job and arrange accommodation (Approx C$375 per month). Work Permit application advice. Wages approx £200 per week.Apply |
| Chile | Teaching, Childcare and Environmental projects in Patagonia 3 day Patagonian expedition Spanish and Cultural Course | 3 months | September November March | £2595 (Excluding Flights) £3765 (with flights to Coyhaique, Chile) Full support throughout, UK preparation course, includes 10-day highly rated Spanish and cultural course, food, accommodation with friendly families and highly recommended 3 day Patagonian expedition (£350 extra). Each additional month £230Apply |
| China - Adventure | Teaching English in a school in China combined with the exciting possibilities of learning Mandarin | 5 months | From 1st August onwards | £2250 (Excluding Flights). Full support throughout, UK briefing, food and accommodation at school, 4 week TEFL course, learn Mandarin & Beijing tour. We can help book flights. Apply |
| China - Teach and Earn | Become a paid English teacher in China - Graduates only | 6-12 months | Most people start in August although departures are possible throughout the year | £0 (Excluding Flights) Flight cost is refunded at the end of the contract. Earn at least £600 per month, full UK briefing, support throughout, accommodation. You do not pay Oyster for this program as we receive our fee from the school you will be working at. You need to pay for a flight to Beijing which is refunded at the end of your contract. Apply |
| Costa Rica | Animal conservation work with turtles | 1 week £677. Extra weeks are £215/week (subject to availability) | Any time between July and early December. This is the nesting season of sea turtles. | £677 (Excluding Flights) Full support throughout, preparation course, food (3 meals a day), first and last night at a hotel in San Jose, transport from the airport and to/from project sites.Apply |
| France | Val d'Isere: Ski Instructor courses. Part time work available to help fund social life. Choose from 3 programs - Instructor, Performance or Seasonaire | 11-17 weeks | 11 week course begins 12th Jan 2014. Option to start on 1st Dec 2013 with ski pass, accommodation and help finding a job for extra £450 | £5400 - £8100 depending on program (Excluding flights) Includes transfers from Geneva, accommodation, most meals, season ski pass, 11 week ski course (Instructor and Performance program), BASI Level 1 and 2 (Instructor program), heli skiing, ski jump bag training, ice karting and more! Option to get a part time job at the start of the season. Apply |
| India | Teaching or Medical Work Experience | 4 weeks plus (ideally 12 weeks) | All year round | Teaching 4 weeks is £1195, 12 weeks is £1795 (exc flights) Medical 4 weeks is £1295, 12 weeks is £1895 (exc flights) Both projects include interview, briefing, accommodation, pick up from Madurai airport, full support and food.Apply |
| Jordan | Helping a wide range of animals and the running of a clinic in Jordan | 1 to 3 months | September and January but generally year round applications are accepted | 1495 Extra months £295, includes flights, transfers, accommodation, Dead sea trip, transport to and from Amman to Vet hospital. Full support throughout. Apply |
| Kenya | Teaching, Child care and Animal Conservation Optional safari | 3 Months - extension is possible | September
January
April
July (2 months+) | £2225 (Excluding Flights) £2825 (with flights) Full support throughout, 2-day UK preparation course, induction course and Swahili lessons, accommodation and an optional 3 day safari in Samburu Park (approx. £350) Excludes food (approx £2 per day). Apply |
| Nepal | Teaching English in a village school Basic Nepali lessons Himalayan Trek Tibet tour Safari and rafting | 4 months | Flexible departures all year round for one month + Group departures in September, January and May for 3-4 months | £3225 4 months (Excluding Flights) £3925 (with flights) Full support throughout, UK preparation course, thorough orientation course on arrival in Nepal with basic Nepali lessons, food and accommodation included on placement. Price includes an excellent 8 day Himalayan trek, 8 day Tibet tour, 3 day river rafting & Chitwan safari. Excludes some food on trek and trips (approx £200 for food dependent on style). Apply |
| Romania Bears | Animal conservation - bears and/or dogs | 2 weeks to 3 months | Flexible departure dates all year round | from £995 (Excluding Flights) 2 weeks £995 between October to March, 2 weeks £1145 between April to September Full support throughout, UK preparation course, up to 3 months comfortable central accommodation and optional trips/ skiing. Excludes food (approx £3 per day.)- Extra £250 for each week up to 1 month, subsequent weeks £100 p/w.Apply |
| Romania Childcare | Child care in Brasov Children's hospitals and orphanages | 1 month - 3 months | September
January- April- July- Other departures possible | £1495 (without flights) £1770 (with flights) Full support throughout, UK preparation course, up to 3 months comfortable central accommodation, basic Romanian tuition and optional trips/skiing. Excludes food (approx £3 per day.)- Extra weeks £100 p/wApply |
| South Africa - LIONSROCK | Animal conservation work with Lions and other big cats | 4 weeks is £1395, then £215 per additional week up to 8 weeks. Special discount for longer periods | Flexible departure dates all year round | £1395for 4 weeks (Excluding Flights) Full support throughout, preparation course, comfortable accommodation and food. Additional weeks £215 p/w. Special discount for more than 8 weeks. Apply |
| South Africa - Shark Conservation | Helping to monitor and observe the sharks along a beautiful area of South Africa's coast to find out more about their behaviour. | 2 weeks - 3 months | All year round | £1145 for 2 weeks (Excluding Flights) Additional weeks £295. One to one interview and detailed briefing 1 day pre-departure course covering medical. safety and placement advice Help and advice from UK office before departure and whilst away Pre-arranged voluntary work with accommodation. Optional flight with flexible return date ATOL financial protection (if Oyster books your flight) airport and taken to accommodation.Apply |
| South Africa - Elephant Park | Animal conservation work with elephants | 2 weeks is £797. £184 p/w for additional weeks. Special rate for 2 months + | Flexible departure dates all year round | £797 (Excluding Flights) for 2 weeks Full support throughout, preparation course, comfortable accommodation. Excludes food.Apply |
| South Africa - South Africa Big 5 | Assist with promoting the survival of African flaura and forna in this beautiful conservation area on the Bushman’s River | £829 for two weeks. Additional weeks cost £335 | Departures all year round | from £829 (Excluding Flights) for 2 weeks. Additional weeks cost £335. Full support throughout, Apply |
| South Africa - Sports Coaching & Childcare | Sports coaching one or more of the following - Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Basketball and others Care Work and/or teaching in Port Elizabeth | 5 weeks to 12 weeks | £1235 for 5 weeks £140 each extra week 12 weeks is £2215 Price includes all food, accommodation, transport to coaching/care work locations and some local events including a trip to Kragga Kragga game park and Bushcamp Boma for 12 weekers. Price excludes pocket money and flights (Oyster can arrange competetive flights).Apply | |
| South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation | Working hands on with orphaned baby monkeys and having the opportunity to see them come into the centre and go through stages to rehbailitation into the wild. | 2 weeks is £795. Each additional week is £200 | Flexible departure dates all year round | £795 (Excluding Flights) The cost includes: One to one interview and detailed briefing. Advice on visa requirements. Help and advice from our UK office before departure and whilst away. Pre-arranged voluntary work at the rehabilitation centre with accommodation. Met at Phalabowra airport or bus station and transfer to accommodation.Accommodation with bathing facilities, All food, and support you while you are out there. Cost excludes flights - Oyster can book flights. Transport to town on a weekly basis.Apply |
| Tanzania | Teaching, (sport, music and drama too) Child care, medical work experience, sports coaching and journalism in Northern Tanzania Optional safari | 3 months + (extra months are £400 per month. Shorter trips also possible) | Flexible departures all year round for one month + Group departures in September, January and May for 3 months + | £2225 3 months (without flights) £3025 (with flights) Full support throughout, Interview and UK preparation course, induction course and basic Swahili training, accommodation - excludes food (approx £2 per day.) Visa US$250. Optional 4 day luxury safari - £500 approx.Apply |
| Thailand wildlife sanctuary | Volunteer with bears, elephants, monkeys and even a tiger at this important wildlife sanctuary | 2 weeks - 3 months | Departures all year round | £695 for two weeks (Excluding Flights) Extra weeks £150. Includes pick up from Bangkok airport, accommodation and food. Apply |
| Thailand- elephants | Make a life changing difference to Thai elephants rescued from street performing. Give them purpose to life and help with their development | From 1- 2 weeks | Arrivals every Sunday of the year | £525 (Excluding Flights) £525 for one week, £785 for two weeks. Volunteers encouraged to stay 2 weeks. Price includes airport pick up in Chiang Mai, first night in a guest house in Chiang Mai, transport to the project, accommodation and food at the centre. Apply |
| Thailand- marine conservation and diving | Help a team of scientists research sealife in an effort to improve coral growth. You will be diving on a daily basis, seeing the wonderful world under the sea | 2 weeks - 3 months | Departures from January to November | £1096 (Excluding Flights) Additional weeks £200. For those without a PADI qualification, you can become a certified PADI diver on this project for an extra £150. Accommodation and transfer from airport included in price. Food not included, approx £2 per day. Apply |
| Thailland - turtle research | Work with an NGO monitoring the activity of turtles in an unspoilt and beauitful island off the main coast of Thailand. | 2 weeks - 3 months | Turtle nesting season is December - April | £878 for two weeks (Excluding Flights) Additional weeks £290 per week. Includes collection from Phuket airport, boat transfer to the island, homestay accommodation with local Thai family, as well as meals provided by the local community. Apply |
| Zambia | Healthcare, Education and Community Projects in and around Livingstone. | 3 months | October January May | £2295 (without flights) £3295 (with flights) Full support throughout, 2 day UK preparation course, induction course and basic Nyanga training, trip to Victoria Falls accommodation- excludes food (approx £5 per day). Apply |
Prices: Prices and dates can change under exceptional circumstances.
Prices exclude insurance – our recommended comprehensive policy starts at £90.00 for 94 days.
Bursaries available in cases of hardship.
Full ATOL financial protection for full payment when we book your flights. ATOL Number 9598
Prices current as of August 2012.