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Help Promote Two Nature Retreats near Lake Victoria

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The experience

We manage two eco-homestays — The Green Village Villa & Lulongo Lake View Retreat — on a peaceful peninsula 240m from Lake Victoria, Uganda. These comfortable accommodations are being gradually transformed into eco-retreats. We seek a creative volunteer to promote our eco-initiatives, improve our online presence, and share the unique experiences of Lulongo with travelers worldwide.

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.

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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

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.

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

Requirements

Fluent English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The volunteer program at The Green Village Villa and Lulongo Lake View Retreat, two eco-homestays on a peaceful peninsula 240 meters from Lake Victoria, Uganda, offers participants the opportunity to support the growth of sustainable, community-focused homestays. Volunteers gain hands-on experience in eco-tourism, online promotion, and cultural engagement while helping the homestays develop step by step.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers may assist with:

1. Digital Promotion & Content Creation: photographing and filming the homestays, lake, and surrounding community; creating social media posts; helping update Airbnb or Homestay listings.

2. Marketing & Online Presence: improving visibility on Airbnb, Homestay, and other platforms; suggesting ways to highlight eco-initiatives and experiences.

3. Guest Experience Support: helping design activities such as canoe trips, nature walks, and cultural exchanges.

4. Community Engagement: respectfully interacting with local communities and promoting local crafts or traditions.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers work 25 hours/week, Monday–Friday, supporting two eco-homestays near Lake Victoria. Daily tasks include creating photos/videos, posting on social media, updating Airbnb/Homestay listings, and assisting with eco-activities like canoe trips, nature walks, or cultural visits. Volunteers also engage with local communities, support sustainability projects, and help improve guest experiences, with flexible shifts in mornings and afternoons.

Rules

1. We warmly request that volunteers keep their accommodations and shared spaces tidy and well-organized to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.

2. Kindly avoid smoking indoors and refrain from using any illegal substances on the property.

3. We appreciate volunteers who handle homestay property, equipment, and materials with care.

4. For everyone’s well-being, we ask that volunteers follow safety guidelines during all activities and excursions.

5. We encourage volunteers to adopt eco-friendly practices, such as minimizing waste, reducing electricity consumption, and conserving water, to help protect our surroundings.