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Support SYI by producing engaging photo, video, and written content that documents community programs, volunteer activities, and youth empowerment work. Help capture authentic stories, create social media posts, short videos, and visual updates that reflect SYI's impact. Volunteers contribute to ethical storytelling and strengthening SYI's online presence while respecting community dignity and safeguarding guidelines.
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.
Amount: US$ 18 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: To sustain our programs
3 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.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Kenya
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Soweto Youth Initiative (SYI) Volunteer Program — SYI is a community-based organization in Nairobi supporting children and youth in informal settlements through education, feeding programs, mentorship, and skills development. Volunteers assist local staff with classroom support, creative activities, sports, and community engagement. The focus is respectful collaboration, consistency, and strengthening locally led initiatives that promote dignity and opportunity.
Activities & Shifts (Social Media Content Creator – SYI) — Volunteers document daily SYI activities including classroom support, feeding programs, youth sessions, sports, and community engagement. Tasks include photography, short video recording, editing basic content, writing captions, and preparing social media posts. Work is guided by SYI staff to ensure ethical storytelling and safeguarding compliance. Typical shifts align with program hours: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility depending on activities and content needs.
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