Creative Social Media Volunteer for Trekking NGO in Guatemala

The experience

Quetzaltrekkers is a volunteer-run trekking organization offering hikes to support a school and home for at-risk children (EDELAC). As our Social Media Volunteer, you’ll help share our mission, grow our online presence, and connect with travelers who want to make a difference. You’ll create content, manage posts, and track engagement. Must commit to 3 months. Free housing, great team, and meaningful work included!

What you offer

32 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.

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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 and Intermediate Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are consistently in search of hardworking, experienced volunteers to join our international team. All volunteers are provided free accommodation, free communal meals, and a fun, supportive work environment. All on-trek costs are covered for volunteers.

Activities & Shift

Your day will include creating and scheduling social media posts, editing photos and videos, responding to comments and messages, and tracking engagement. You’ll also help with general office tasks and occasionally join treks to capture content. Expect to work around 6–8 hours a day, 6 days per week, with a flexible schedule.

Rules

Minimum 3 months full-time commitment
Good English and Spanish communication skills
Bring your own device
Be proactive, respectful, and flexible
Work well independently and as part of a team
Strong understanding of social media platforms
Experience in nonprofit communication

*please disregard the 30 days minimum stay requirement, as the worldpackers website does not allow to set more days than that.