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Photographer / Social Media Expert - Traveling Volunteer

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The experience

Join us in Tanzania to support animal-welfare education by documenting our school programs, community outreach, and field days. Volunteers photograph and film activities, capture stories, interview locals, and help organize content.
Expect flexible, meaningful days with two days off weekly.
Unpaid; ~€300/month living costs; minimum stay 1 month in Arusha.
Apply: https://forms.gle/2p9mDD7ySrxt4Ff46

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.

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Italian

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Open to any Photographer or Social Media Expert willing to travel with VfAW to Tanzania to help implement our animal-welfare education projects on the ground.
We are looking for experienced photographers but if you are a beginner photographer please feel free to join this program instead: https://www.worldpackers.com/positions/86060

Role Summary
Type: 100% volunteer, unpaid
Hours & Time Off: Up to 25 hours/week; flexibility required; two fixed days off per week
Location: Arusha, Tanzania (open to international applicants)
Start / Travel Needs: January 2026 (travel timing may vary; shorter stays, staggered rotations, and remote collaboration before/after the field period are possible). We recruit traveling volunteers year-round; our current priority is candidates who can travel between January and May 2026.

Commitment: Minimum 1 month (ideally 3 months)

Costs: Approx. €300/month for accommodation, food, and local transport. No fees are charged by the NGO for this role. Flights and visa are at your own expense. Subject to grant approval, accommodation may be covered (reducing monthly costs). Tanzania’s cost of living is low compared to Europe, and affordable flight options are available.

Activities & Shift

Main Tasks
Field documentation: Record video and photo coverage of team activities, school sessions, community outreach, and relevant veterinary work (non-clinical capture only).

Story capture: Photograph stray animals, community interactions, and program moments; gather short clips suitable for reels and stories.

Interviews & quotes: Conduct brief, consent-based interviews with locals, volunteers, and community leaders for digital storytelling.

Behind-the-scenes: Create backstage/“day in the field” content to humanize our work.

Content pipeline (optional): Assist with planning, drafting captions, basic edits, and scheduling posts.

Organization & handoff: Curate, label, and transfer media with clear folders/filenames and basic shot notes.

Shifts
Volunteers work up to 25 hours per week with two fixed days off.
Shifts vary depending on school schedules and community outreach needs. Activities may take place in different locations around Arusha, and flexibility is required, as field plans can change.

Rules

VfAW is committed to your wellbeing. Before travel, volunteers receive safety and cultural orientation covering local context, health guidance, emergency procedures, and key contacts. On arrival, you’ll receive an in-country briefing and ongoing coordination support. We also provide guidance on insurance, vaccinations, and any registration requirements, and we maintain clear protocols for incident reporting and emergency response.