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Social Media Support Volunteer

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The experience

Join us to create impactful content while supporting social media: amplifying the our works, for kids in informal settlements. You’ll help tell powerful stories, build visibility, and inspire change through digital storytelling and teaching support. Ideal for creative individuals passionate about education and community impact.


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$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: To cover expenses of food


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.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

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

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

Transformers Mathare is a community-based initiative empowering children and youth in Mathare slums through STEM education, digital skills, and creative learning. Volunteers support hands-on sessions, storytelling, and community engagement, helping build skills, confidence, and opportunities for a better future.


Activities & Shift

1. Assist in STEM sessions (coding, basic robotics, digital literacy).
2. Support teaching and mentoring children.
3. Create social media content (photos, videos, storytelling).
3. Document impact stories and daily activities.
4. Engage with the community and support youth programs.
Skills: Creativity, adaptability, communication, teamwork, basic tech or content creation skills (preferred but not required)


Rules

1.Respect the community, children and local culture at all times.
2. Be punctual, responsible, and committed to agreed schedules.
3. Maintain professionalism in all interactions and content shared.
4. No exploitation or misuse of images/stories without consent.
5. Be open-minded, flexible, and willing to learn.
6. Follow guidance from the Transformers Mathare team