Apply Now

Surf, Create & Inspire: Social Media Volunteering in Indonesia 🌊

The experience

🌊 Join us as our first Social Media Storyteller! Help us launch our Instagram by creating reels and video campaigns while surfing in Kuta, Ekas, Sekotong, and optionally West Sumbawa & Dompu. Your content will inspire donors to support our Embrace the Waves program, teaching youth & women to swim and surf. Stay with locals, enjoy surf lessons, and make real impact through storytelling.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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 and Donation to project

Description: The $30/day fee covers your stay with local family, breakfast, and access to our trusted local surf network. Unlike other places where volunteers face hidden costs, we provide transparent, ethical arrangements. Your contribution also sustains our “Embrace the Waves” program, giving youth and women access to swimming and surfing lessons—so every dollar directly supports community impact while offering you an authentic surf experience.

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.

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

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 35 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

Lombok Tides is a new social enterprise, a charity organization in Lombok, Indonesia, dedicated to impact through our program: Surfing Class for Youth & Women – Embrace the Waves: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z6E1fPIQXEPoBl43szhD69CjCO5NT3bn?usp=drive_link.

As we’re just starting, we don’t yet have an Instagram presence—and that’s where you come in!

We’re looking for our first Social Media Storyteller to help us share our vision, inspire donors, and build momentum. You’ll surf and capture reels in Kuta, Ekas, and Sekotong (plus optional trips to West Sumbawa & Lakey Beach Dompu), turning your experience into content that supports our proposal to donors and sponsors.

Our offer: 16–20 hrs/week filming, editing & posting; create reels & stories; share your surf journey; grow our Instagram; use your own gear; bring fresh ideas.

You’ll get: private homestay room, breakfast, cultural immersion, local exploration, and a recognition certificate.

Requirements: 18+, intermediate English, content creation skills, your own camera/phone & laptop, passion for surfing, and flexibility for “island time.”

💡 Note: As a grassroots initiative, we can’t provide travel/equipment, but your contribution (USD 30/day) covers homestay, meals, and community support.

This is a unique chance to be the first volunteer shaping Lombok Tides’ story—helping youth & women embrace the waves while sharing your adventure with the world. 🌊✨

Activities & Shift

🏄 Activities & Shifts

What you’ll do (16–20 hrs/week):
🎥 Film and edit short videos/reels about surfing, landscapes & community vibes
📲 Manage and grow Lombok Tides’ first Instagram account
🌊 Share your own surfing journey in Kuta, Ekas, Sekotong (+ optional Sumbawa & Dompu)
✍️ Create engaging posts, stories, and captions to promote our Embrace the Waves program
đź’ˇ Brainstorm and execute creative campaign ideas to inspire donors/sponsors

Shifts:

Flexible schedule, approx. 3–4 hrs/day, 4 days/week
Mornings often free for surfing/exploring, afternoons/evenings for editing & posting
Occasional weekend content sessions (sunrise surf shoots, cultural activities)

Rules

đź“Ś Rules

To keep things smooth, fun, and respectful, we ask all volunteers to follow these simple guidelines:

Respect Local Culture 🙏
Dress modestly in villages and religious sites.
Be polite with locals—community trust is the heart of our work.

Use Your Own Gear 🎥
Bring your own smartphone/camera, laptop, and editing tools.
Take care of your equipment; we can’t cover loss/damage.

Content Ownership 📲
All content created belongs to Lombok Tides (you can also share on your own).
We encourage collaboration—tag us in your posts!

Stay Flexible 🌴
Weather, waves, and island schedules can change—be open and adaptable.

Substance-Free During Work đźš«
No drugs or excessive alcohol while volunteering.
Keep a professional and positive attitude in the community.

Community First đź’™
Remember: your work supports youth & women learning to surf.
Always represent Lombok Tides with respect and kindness.