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Social Media Assistant/Photographer for Hostel in Cancun

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The experience

Join our team in Cancun as a Social Media Assistant or Content Creator! We’re looking for someone to help with creating engaging content, managing social media, and capturing photos for marketing. You’ll work closely with our team to showcase our hostel and the beauty of Cancun. In exchange, enjoy free accommodation and the chance to grow your portfolio in a lively, tropical setting!

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 50 One time

Description: A $50 refundable deposit is required, returned after completing all volunteer hours.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 20 and 30 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We’re looking for creative, motivated, and social volunteers with an eye for aesthetics and storytelling. You should be comfortable using your camera or smartphone to capture great content and have a basic understanding of social media platforms like Instagram.

We are not a party hostel — it’s a chill, social place where guests and volunteers can relax, connect, and enjoy the atmosphere. You can go out to party if you like, but inside the hostel we keep things peaceful and welcoming.

You’ll be part of a warm, international team and stay in a shared volunteer dorm just a 3-minute walk from the hostel. We offer free accommodation, breakfast, access to our kitchen and common areas, and an easygoing environment to learn, connect, and enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle.

Activities & Shift

Your schedule will be flexible and you’ll have two days off per week to relax, explore, or work on your own projects. Each week, you’ll receive content goals and ideas — from taking photos and videos to editing.

The goal is to capture and share the unique vibe of our hostel, the beauty of Cancún, and the energy of our guests and volunteers while you express your creativity.

Rules

1. Arrive on time for your scheduled shift
• If you are late twice, you will have to work on your day off
2. Smoking, drinking and drugs is not allowed during activities
*DRUGS = IMMEDIATE TERMINATION*
3. DO NOT enter guest rooms unless your work requires it (e.g. housekeeping or reception)
4. Guests are NOT allowed in the volunteers’ room.
• You will be required to pay the price for one night in a private room
5. DO NOT bring external guests to the hostel. If you want to bring someone, you must ask permission from the manager
6. Report any found and unclaimed items to Lost-and-Found (front desk)
7. Keep your space clean. The room, bathroom and hostel areas must be tidy
8. The staff room is to relax and sleep. Please respect other volunteers and be quiet.
9. Please maintain a tidy appearance and good personal hygiene, you are representing the Boat house. We encourage everyone to come to work feeling fresh and presentable
10. Respect the hostels’ property, supplies and equipment
11. Always assist guests, stay positive and SMILE

IMPORTANT:
• Leaving the hostel earlier than the agreed upon date means you will forfeit your deposit.
• T-shirts – You must pay $20usd in case of loss or damage
• Deposit refund will be made in cash