Combo Placements with  Community Element

Cost details:

A donation is required to enable the continuation of research, improving the education of the local communities and the purchase of endangered lands.

Duration details:

Following a three week intensive Spanish course in Arequipa the team travels into the Manu Bio sphere to start work in the jungle.  Following the hard work the group then head of on an expediton that takes them to some of South Americas best kept secrets. 

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit:

Someone who would appreciate this a stunning Himalayan location and who would take a real interest in Sikkim’s Buddhist culture. If you want to spend time getting to know India and its people, but want to get away from the bustle and modernity of its cities then consider Oyster’s placements in the mountains of Sikkim. You can make a real contribution to the lives of local people while getting to understand and love their traditional way of life. Projects with schools, monasteries and eco-tourism will place you at the heart of the community.

Cost details:

We can arrange your return flight to India (cost £600). Short trek included.

Duration details:

Can be extended (£200 per extra month)

This placement would suit:

Someone looking for a challenge in a remote environment. Ideal if you only have 2 weeks to spare, but want to make a valid contribution to a local community and global conservation. Perfect for those looking for a gap year or career break experience. With durations from 2 weeks, up to a full year we have something to suit everyone.

This placement would suit:

adventurous people looking for a once in a lifetime 12 week travel experience to the most southernly place on earth. We start in the high Andes of Peru and make our way steadily south learning Spanish, volunteering and exploring as we go.

Cost details:

A local payment of £550 is payable on arrival

This placement would suit:

Anyone aged 17-24 with a thirst for team-based adventure and volunteering projects off the beaten track. You’ll contribute to worthwhile community and environmental projects in India !

Duration details:

5 week and 7 week options avaliable

This placement would suit:

Those wanting to experience life through the eyes of an indigenous tribe living deep in the rainforest and close to unspoiled Caribbean beaches.

Cost details:

60% spent incountry with additional donation made to project of your choice

Duration details:

10 weeks also available

This placement would suit:

Someone looking for a challenge in a remote environment. Ideal if you only have 2 weeks to spare, but want to make a valid contribution to a local community and global conservation. Perfect for those looking for a gap year or career break experience. With durations from 2 weeks, up to a full year we have something to suit everyone.

This placement would suit:

someone who wants to spend their Gap Year experiencing diverse ethnic communities, preserving and conserving natural environments and undertaking challenging, life-changing adventures!