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Photography & Social Media Management

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The experience

Join our team to document daily life, community projects, and sustainability efforts through photography and social media. Tasks include capturing photos/videos, creating content, and editing for platforms like Instagram. Work up to 20 hours/week, with mornings ideal for fieldwork and afternoons for editing. Bring your own equipment, and help us tell impactful stories that inspire change and attract support!

Stay in our luxury tented camp!

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Covers x3 meals a day Breakfast (lodge / full english breakfast) Lunch (Staff meal) Dinner (Western Dinner - if no guests. Otherwise Ongula Signature Dinner)

What you get

3 days off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Discover the art of storytelling and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of northern Namibia through photography and social media at Ongula. You'll capture moments from our immersive tourism experiences, including traditional homestead visits, crafting workshops, and cultural performances. Volunteers will create impactful visual content that promotes our mission, sharing the beauty of rural life while highlighting sustainability and community empowerment.

Expect to work early mornings capturing activities in optimal light and spend afternoons editing and crafting narratives. Volunteers also participate in meaningful exchanges, documenting our Skills Academy and Indigenous Knowledge Centre. Your efforts will help attract like-minded travelers and amplify the positive impact of Ongula’s initiatives.

Enjoying the creature comforts of our luxurious Tented Camp.

Activities & Shift

Engage with guests during dinner service and whilst on tours. Ensure that quality photos and videos are taken to be harnessed on Social Media Platforms, our website and various booking platforms.

Rules

Work Hours: Volunteers work early mornings and late evenings to avoid heat and reduce evaporation, up to 30 hours per week.

Cultural Respect: Volunteers must respect local customs and traditions.

Sustainability: Follow eco-friendly practices, such as water conservation and waste management.

Health and Safety: Wear proper attire (e.g., hats, gloves, closed-toe shoes) and follow safety guidelines.

Responsible Alcohol Use: Drinking is permitted in the evenings at the bar but not during work hours.

Animal Welfare: Treat animals with care and follow feeding or handling instructions.

Accommodation Etiquette: Keep living spaces tidy and respect quiet hours.