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Volunteer in Tanzania: Content Creator & WIX Expert for Hostel

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The experience

At our Hostel, volunteers will play a vital role in enhancing our online presence. You'll redesign our WIX website and create engaging content for our social media. Expect to work on photography, videography, and graphic design, while developing strategies to boost guest engagement. Daily tasks include content creation and web updates, with flexible hours allowing exploration of Dar Es Salaam. Minimum stay of 2 weeks required.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Web Developer: Help develop and maintain websites.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As our WIX Website Expert, your daily tasks will revolve around redesigning and optimizing our existing website. The role includes:

Website Revamp: Your primary activity will be to redesign the layout and structure of our website on WIX. You’ll improve its aesthetic appeal, navigation, and user experience, making it easier for visitors to learn about our hostel, check availability, and book their stay.
Content Integration: Work with our team to incorporate new content (photos, videos, descriptions) into the website, ensuring that it aligns with our brand image and appeals to potential guests.
SEO and Optimization: Implement basic SEO strategies, ensuring the website is optimized for search engines to increase our visibility.
Feature Enhancements: Update or add key features such as an events page, booking system, and contact forms, making the website more functional and user-friendly.

Activities & Shift

You’ll help for approximately 16 hours per week Mon - Friday (this is flexible), giving you ample time to explore the city. We offer flexibility in scheduling; you can work on your own time as long as progress is consistent. We expect a balance between delivering high-quality work and enjoying your time in Dar Es Salaam.

Rules

Commitment: We ask for a minimum stay of 2 weeks to allow you enough time to complete the website revamp. Longer stays are welcome if you're interested in continuing to support other digital initiatives.
Professionalism: While the atmosphere in our hostel is relaxed, we expect you to maintain a professional approach to your work.
Independence: You will have creative control over the website design, but we expect you to work independently and proactively. Regular check-ins with the team will ensure alignment, but you should be self-sufficient in managing your time and tasks.
Respect: Our hostel is a communal environment with guests from all walks of life. We expect volunteers to respect the space, the guests, and the local culture.
Cleanliness: Volunteers are expected to maintain cleanliness in common areas and respect hostel rules regarding quiet hours and shared spaces.