Paid Work in the Outback, why is the training week so important?
The introductory training week is designed to give you an overview of many aspects of farm life. It is not designed to teach you everything you need to know in order to …
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Gillian’s experience volunteering with Oyster
Thank you for this and for all your help and efficiently in arranging this trip. I would like to add my voice to Lori’s and to say how well-organised everything is through …
Volunteering with Bears in Romania by Melinda Millermon
Tranquility, great scenery, and bears!!! I spent ten days in Romania and it was no where near enough time. The first day I got there I was pretty tired and just stayed …
Working with Machinery in the Australian Outback
If you have worked with machinery before, there could be a great opportunity for you to work in a highly paid harvesting job during your year in Australia. You can also work …
My short story on my South African project with elephants – by Linda Sacklyn
This is my short story on my South African project with elephants. I must admit to being a little nervous because even though I have travelled before as a backpacker this was …
Life as a volunteer on a Big 5 game reserve – by Carly Williams
Carly shares her experience of life as a volunteer in South Africa on the Big 5 game reserve. This is fantastic insider knowledge, and a must-read for all volunteers heading out there …
Common Gap Year Questions Answered
At Oyster, we want to answers as many questions as we can so you feel informed before booking the trip of a lifetime. Here are the most common questions we get asked each year.
Whistler Blackcomb – end of season report
The winter season in Whistler may have only ended a couple of weeks ago, but it is already starting to feel like a distant memory as thoughts turn to the summer and …
The ultimate teaching resource for TEFL teachers
Thinking about going abroad to gain a TEFL and teach? Check out this guide to how to maximise your impact in the cl
Step by step guide on how to become a ski instructor
Becoming a ski instructor sounds like one of the coolest things you could do on your gap year or career break. Not only does it give you the opportunity to live in …
