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🤿📱 Digital Diver: Village Stay & Media Volunteer

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The experience

Live like a local and make a difference. 🌱📸
For just $35/day, this grassroots program offers a private room in a local house, 3 home-cooked meals daily, and a chance to support reef conservation by managing social media and creating content from the field.
Unlike our premium experience, this package is designed for volunteers who want to immerse in village life, work alongside local teams, and contribute directly to hands-on conservation an

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$ 35 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: $35/day covers: 🛏️ Private room in a local house near the reef, with fan & simple shared bathroom. 🍛 3 daily meals: local dishes + vegan/vegetarian options. 💚 Supports coral restoration, local staff, education & clean-ups. ❌ Not included: transport, gear rental, insurance, weekend trips. 📌 Your stay helps conserve Sekotong’s reefs & empower the local community.

What you get

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 30 years old

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

Be from outside Indonesia

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This program is designed for passionate storytellers, content creators, and digital communicators who want to use their skills for good — while living simply, locally, and meaningfully.

As a volunteer, you'll stay in a traditional coastal village in Sekotong, Lombok, where you’ll work closely with conservation teams and local communities. Your role is to document real-life coral reef restoration, community action, and marine biodiversity through engaging social media content.

This is a hands-on, ground-level experience. You’ll capture photos, create reels, design infographics, and help manage platforms like Instagram — turning fieldwork into powerful online storytelling. Your creativity will directly support awareness, funding, and volunteer recruitment for coral reef conservation in one of Indonesia’s richest marine ecosystems.

With a $35/day local house and meals included, this program is ideal for those who value purpose, cultural immersion, and impact over comfort and luxury.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers typically work 4–5 hours per day, 5–6 days per week. Schedules are flexible but based on field conditions and team needs.

📅 Daily Activities:
📸 Content Creation: Capture photos and videos of reef restoration, beach cleanups, marine life, and community activities.
✍️ Caption & Post Writing: Write engaging, educational captions for social media posts.
📱 Scheduling & Posting: Assist in planning, scheduling, and posting content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Interviews: Document stories of local team members, volunteers, and community leaders.
🧠 Strategy Sessions: Join weekly content planning meetings with coordinators.
🎨 Design: Create infographics, reels, or short videos for campaigns (optional if you have design skills).
🌱 Support in Field: Occasionally assist in coral planting, clean-ups, or educational events for local youth to get real context for your content.

Rules

To ensure a respectful and productive experience for all, volunteers are asked to follow these guidelines:

Respect Local Culture: Dress modestly in the village, be polite, and learn local customs.
No Alcohol or Drugs: Strictly prohibited during your stay.
Consent for Media: Always ask permission before photographing individuals, especially locals and children.
Environmental Respect: No touching corals or marine life; follow reef-safe guidelines at all times.
Contribute Actively: Be proactive, responsible, and committed to your content deadlines.
Collaborate with the Team: Communicate openly with staff and fellow volunteers.
Keep Common Areas Clean: Respect the shared accommodation space.