Oyster Reviews – Zoo Internship in Malaysia
Find out what our volunteers have said in these Oyster reviews of our zoo internship in Malaysia: “It was amazing to observe the improvements in animals moods due to the enrichment activities …
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My Experience in Brazil, Eldorado and Sao Paulo, July/August 2017, by Amy Challoner
Amy recently returned from our sports coaching programme in Brazil and her story shows just how much impact volunteers can have abroad. Before she left, she gained sponsorship from O’Neill’s pub and …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with Wildlife in Ecuador
“We have just had the most incredible experience volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary in Ecuador! Oyster Worldwide was endlessly helpful right from the get go with reassuring and consistent communication. We felt …
Oyster Reviews: Volunteering with monkeys in Ecuador
Find out what past Oyster workers have said about their time volunteering in Ecuador in these Oyster reviews. Learn about their experiences with the monkeys
The birth of a baby elephant reaffirms the importance of this elephant project
A baby elephant delights volunteers and staff alike at the elephant project in Sri Lanka Volunteers on the elephant project in Sri Lanka were recently privileged enough to see a newborn baby …
Top 19 things you didn’t know about Nepal
Here at Oyster, we’ve been sending volunteers and trekkers to Nepal since 2001. Over the years, we’ve picked up a lot of useful knowledge about the country from our own visits, our …
Oyster’s top tips for how to be culturally sensitive when travelling
How to be culturally sensitive when travelling Having the opportunity to experience other cultures is a key part of travelling, and one of the most exciting parts too. Whether you are trekking …
How to dress like a local in our destinations
Wondering if that old denim shirt or pair of flip-flops can survive another outing? Can’t decide how to best appear like an experienced local? Want to give off that well-settled and cool …
Most awkward travel experiences – true stories from the Oyster team!
Anyone who has been away before will know that when travelling, things don’t always go as smoothly as planned. The hectic lives we lead as European/American ‘urbanites’ who are used to iPhone …
Volunteering with wild elephants in Sri Lanka, by Tasha Whates
We at Oyster are very proud and excited to have received a blog post written by one of our volunteers who volunteered with elephants in Sri Lanka this summer for 2 weeks. Thank …
