Volunteers in this program support a unique blend of animal care, cultural preservation, and social impact in Croatia’s scenic countryside. Working alongside a historic equestrian club, you’ll help care for horses, support therapeutic riding sessions for children with disabilities, and assist in preparations for the traditional Sinjska Alka event.

Your role includes daily stable maintenance, grooming and feeding horses, and aiding instructors during therapy sessions. Through your involvement, you’ll not only improve the wellbeing of the animals but also empower young participants and preserve a living piece of Croatian heritage.

This experience is ideal for those who love working with animals and want to engage in cultural and community-based volunteering. It’s a chance to connect with local life, contribute to meaningful causes, and discover the heart of rural Croatia.

Volunteers play a key role in local youth programs across Croatia, supporting after-school centres and nonprofit organizations that work with children and teens facing social and educational barriers. These spaces offer support, structure, and creativity to help young people grow with confidence and curiosity.

You’ll assist with homework, lead engaging activities, share your culture, and support English learning in an informal, dynamic setting. Your presence helps foster inclusion and encourages youth to dream bigger, stay motivated, and connect to new ideas and experiences.

This program offers a rewarding opportunity to be a positive influence in young lives while gaining valuable cross-cultural and educational experience in a vibrant, evolving Croatian community.

Coach football, netball, hockey, cricket, rugby, tennis, basketball or swimming in one of the world’s greatest sporting nations, bringing your love for sports into some of Africa’s poorest townships. Coach just one or a combination of these sports to improve not only the children’s sporting ability and teamwork, but your own as well! If that’s not enough for you, you can even get involved with childcare and teaching projects.

Bring games, laughter and fun to disadvantaged children in schools or nurseries in some of Port Elizabeth’s poorest townships. Your enthusiasm will encourage the kids to be passionate about their education and their future – these kids are desperate to learn, and your time as a volunteer will help not only with their studies, but their life chances too.

Qualify as a CSIA Level 1 ski instructor in Whistler Blackcomb and join a world-renowned ski school, teaching children how to ski for the season. You get a job and staff accommodation for the whole season and get to enjoy the breath-taking scenery  and diverse cultural scene of Whistler Village.

This is the perfect opportunity to spend every day on some of the best slopes in the world suitable for all skill levels. While others typically require a Level 2 CSIA qualification to apply for Whistler Blackcomb positions, with Oyster, you’ll leap straight into an instructor role as a freshly qualified CSIA Level 1 graduate!

Experience the buzz of working in the heart of a busy snow school as a member of support staff for Whistler Kids, or as part of the mountain operations team. Depending on your experience, we have a variety of roles available. Choose from being a kitchen assistant, preparing meals for the students and instructors; work as a den master, or as an Outdoor Ranger supervising the outdoor play facilities.

Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Bag yourself a qualification as a ski or snowboard instructor whilst on holiday in Whistler Blackcomb. Our 4 week course is designed to give you all the training you need to pass the CSIA or CASI Level 1 instructor exam. AST Level 1 is also included.

Express route to gaining both your Level 1 and Level 2 ski instructor qualifications in awesome Whistler Blackcomb.

Gain your CSIA or CASI Level 1 and 2 qualifications as a skier or snowboarder on our professional 11 week course in Whistler Blackcomb – North America’s number 1 ski resort. Avalanche Skills Training (Level 1 and 2) is also included so you get to experience the backcountry as well!

Choose from 7, 10, or 14-Day Sports Coaching Programmes! Our volunteer opportunities are perfect for school, college, sports clubs, and university groups aged 16 and above. Can take up to 80 participants at one time. Experience the thrill of coaching football, netball, hockey, cricket, rugby, tennis, basketball, or swimming in one of Africa’s premier sporting nations.

Bring your passion for sports to some of the continent’s most underserved townships, making a positive impact on children’s sporting abilities and teamwork skills, while also enhancing your coaching experience. Engage in extracurricular group activities included in the program to further enrich your stay and connection with the local community!