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Photography & Videography Volunteer

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The experience

Overview:
Help SYI tell its story by capturing powerful photos and videos of daily life.

Responsibilities:

Taking photos during activities.

Recording short clips.

Teaching kids how to use cameras.

What you offer

25 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$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: For sustainability purposes

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.

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.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 20 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Kenya

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Do you love telling stories through your camera? At Soweto Youth Initiative, we believe every child has a story worth sharing. In the heart of Kahawa Soweto slums, you’ll capture the resilience, joy, and daily struggles of children and youth who are part of our programs. Your photos and videos will help SYI document memories, inspire global supporters, and attract more volunteers. You’ll also have the chance to run small photography lessons with local kids, giving them the skills to tell their own stories through images.

Activities & Shift

Take photos and videos of children during lessons, sports, feeding programs, and community events.

Edit and organize content for SYI’s social media and website.

Create short stories or reels showcasing community life.

Teach basic photography or mobile phone photography to interested children.

Document volunteer experiences to share with future applicants.