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Bring Your Art to Life: Volunteer Mural Painter Needed at Hostel

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The experience

Our Hostel in Masaki, Dar Es Salaam, is looking for a talented Mural Painter or Wall Art Artist to help us enhance the atmosphere of our vibrant space. We aim to create an inspiring and artistic environment for our guests, and we believe that stunning murals and wall art can bring our hostel to life. This is a unique opportunity to express your creativity while connecting with travelers from around the world.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

What you get

3 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.

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 Events: Get free entrance for the best events 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

Our volunteer program allows you to showcase your artistic skills while enjoying free accommodation, meals, and the beauty of Tanzania. You'll play a key role in transforming our hostel into a colorful haven that reflects the spirit of the local culture.

As a Mural Painter or Wall Art Artist, your primary responsibilities will include:

Mural Creation: Design and paint murals or wall art throughout the hostel, incorporating local themes, vibrant colors, and creative concepts that resonate with our community and guests.
Collaboration: Work with our team to identify specific areas in need of artistic enhancement and discuss design ideas that align with the hostel’s atmosphere.
Workshops (Optional): If you have the interest, you can also host workshops for guests, teaching them basic mural techniques or facilitating group art projects.

Activities & Shift

You’ll typically work 15-20 hours per week, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Most of your work will be done during the day, and you can manage your hours based on your creative process and the hostel’s needs.

Rules

Commitment: A minimum stay of 1 weeks is required, giving you ample time to complete your murals and engage with our community. Longer stays are welcome for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Professionalism: We expect you to maintain a professional approach to your work, showing up on time and communicating clearly about your progress and needs. Respect for the shared space and our guests is essential.
Independence: While we’re here to support you, we encourage you to work independently and take ownership of your artistic vision. Your creativity is what will bring our hostel to life!
Respect & Collaboration: As you’ll be in a communal living space, it’s important to respect the hostel environment and work collaboratively with our team. We welcome your ideas and input on creating a cohesive atmosphere.