Volunteering in  Orphanages

This placement would suit:

An adventurous and proactive individual who wants to immerse themselves in an African community for a decent length of time. Someone who wants to build upon established and valued projects and make their own mark upon them.

Cost details:

Oyster can arrange your return flight from London to Nairobi (cost £600). We offer an optional 4 day luxury safari for around £540.

Duration details:

Free extension up to six months when on placement. 5 week summer placement also available .

This placement would suit:

Those looking to care for disadvantaged children whilst living on an island in the South Pacific

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months

This placement would suit:

Someone with huge enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children living with AIDS or who are underprivileged.

This placement would suit:

People with an interest in Indian culture and a desire to learn through supporting underprivileged children.

Duration details:

2 weeks - 12 months available

This placement would suit:

caring, creative, energetic volunteers who want to make a difference.

Duration details:

4 weeks up to 12 months

This placement would suit:

People with an interest in Bolivian culture and a desire to learn through supporting underprivileged children.

Duration details:

2 weeks - 12 months available

This placement would suit:

People who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real South African culture and who have initiative. You can also do lots of other activities while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a caring nature!

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

• People who want a worthwhile volunteering experience overseas with an established not-for-profit company.
• People who want to improve their Spanish by becoming fully immersed in Peruvian culture.
• People who want to make a contribution to less-advantaged communities by volunteering in teaching, healthcare or community development projects.

This placement would suit:

Someone who has the ability to relate with children is essential as you will be involved in assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children, playing games, offering vital friendship and affection and providing them with a forum to practice their conversational English.

Cost details:

In one placement (Pro-Ninos) you will have to prepare your dinners and weekend meals*. The visa costs £60.

Duration details:

A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate

This placement would suit:

someone with a can do attitude and a willing to make the most of there placement. You need a caring nature and a love for children. An understanding of Spanish would be helpful and a willing to learn more.