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Volunteer with Bears in Romania
by: Oyster Worldwide
Help care for over 90 bears in Eastern Europe's largest bear sanctuary located in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The bears are rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives, and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers. You h...
Help care for over 90 bears in Eastern Europe's largest bear sanctuary located in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The bears are rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives, and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers. You have to be happy to try your hand in all tasks involved with the sanctuary's day-to-day running. The main volunteer task is food preparation, which takes quite a lot of time considering how many bears there are! See through the feeding and spend your free time at the sanctuary, watching the bears from the underground viewing tunnel, from the treetop walkway, or simply on the ground right next to th...
Program Highlights
Enjoy seeing the bears each day, playing in either the trees or ponds, fighting together, or eating the delicious food that you prepare for them.
Watch the bears from the underground viewing tunnel or the treetop walkway.
Get close to the bears each day, getting to know their personalities and traits.
Live in the beautiful medieval city of Brasov and enjoy its art, culture, food, and social scene.
Explore stunning Transylvania in your free time - from Dracula's Castle to the mountains and from charming towns to historical sites!
Quick Details
- Brasov, Romania
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Tourism
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
My trip to romania was such an incredible experience.
December 16, 2025by: Amelie CannellProgram: Volunteer with Bears in Romania
My trip to Romania was such an incredible experience. It was my first time travelling solo but the Oyster staff were lovely and I felt well looked out for. The sanctuary is such a peaceful place to spend time in, it has beautiful views and over 100 bears to watch and learn all about. If you love bears and exploring new places I would definitely recommend!
Made us feel really welcome
December 11, 2025by: Sam HawkinsProgram: Volunteer with Bears in Romania
Georgie was really helpful and responsive. The local contact was really hands on & made us feel really welcome, Razvan was brilliant. I loved learning about the bears and getting to see them so close in their natural environment.
Such good weather whilst I was there
December 03, 2025by: Sarah ReaProgram: Volunteer with Bears in Romania
It was great -Razvan was so supportive of us and the little flat is lovely v clean and well appointed plus being in the old town a great location -I had a lot of time to wander around Brasov plus going to Bran castle and Peles castle -it was also v interesting learning about the bears and Romania. We had such good weather whilst I was there -unusually warm I think but v welcome. Thank you 🙏
Program Details
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Locations
- Brasov, Romania
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
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