Capture the new Gili Castle! (Photographer and/or Videographer)

The experience

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for travel lifestyle photography? Gili Castle has officially been renovated, and we are looking for a talented creator to help us showcase our fresh new look to the world!

We need high-quality content for booking platforms and socials, that proves we are the best place to stay on the island, combining sleek, modern interiors with the high-energy, social vibe our guests love.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

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

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 20 and 35 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

About Gili Castle
Gili Castle is not just a hostel—it’s a wild, social, and adventurous experience! Known for its epic pool parties, rooftop bar, legendary climbing wall, and laid-back island vibes, we attract fun-loving backpackers from around the world. We thrive on creativity, good energy, and non-stop fun. Now, we’re looking for a talented mural artist & graphic designer to help bring even more life to our walls!

What You’ll Be Doing: We are looking for a mix of two specific styles:

Real Estate/Interiors: Clean, bright, and professional shots of our newly renovated rooms, common areas, and facilities for our Hostelworld and booking pages.

Lifestyle & Atmosphere: Candid shots and Reels/videos that capture the "soul" of the Castle. Pool parties, guests socialising, and that magic Gili Trawangan sunset vibe for our social media.

What We Need From You:
Your Own Gear: You must have your own professional camera (DSLR/Mirrorless) and wide-angle lenses for interior shots. Ideally a drone too.

Editing Skills: Proficiency in Lightroom/Photoshop or Premiere/CapCut to deliver polished, ready-to-post content.

Portfolio: Please share a link to your previous work (Instagram, website, or drive).

What You Get in Exchange:
Free accommodation for your working weeks, plus 3 nights extra when the role is finished.
Free breakfast
Free dinner
50% discount on drinks
20% discount in our cafe
20% discount on scuba diving

Activities & Shift

Days 1-2: Focus almost entirely on the renovation. Photos taken and edited after photoshoots with guests.

Days 3-5: The Social Cycle. Focus on content creation. Shooting Reels, capturing the Saturday night party, or doing "Day in the Life" style videos for Instagram, all highlighting the new renovation.

OR

Days 3-5: Creating a video to advertise Gili Castle, that can be pinned to our socials so guests know what to expect.

Rules

Behaviour & Hostel Etiquette
Respect the Space – Keep work areas clean and protect hostel property while painting.
Balance Work & Partying – Enjoy the social vibe but show up on time and focused.
Team Collaboration – Be open to feedback and work well with staff and guests.
General Guidelines
Commitment – Volunteers must stay for the agreed minimum period.
Safety First – Use ladders, paints, and equipment responsibly.
Island Lifestyle – Embrace a laid-back but responsible approach to work and play.
These rules ensure a balance between creativity, professionalism, and the fun, and social energy of Gili Castle.