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Sea Turtle conservation program in Galle, Sri Lanka 😊

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The experience

The ideal candidate will develop and manage compelling content that showcases our turtle conservation program's daily operations, including turtle cleaning, feeding routines, and rehabilitation efforts. You'll capture and share the meaningful work of our community projects while crafting engaging posts, stories, and videos designed to attract and inspire international volunteers to join our cause.


What you offer

12 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$ 45 Per day

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

Description: As a non-profit organization, we do not generate profit from this fee . it is solely intended to sustain the logistical and operational aspects of hosting international volunteers while ensuring they have a safe, comfortable, and enriching experience. This contribution also helps us maintain our community projects and continue serving local needs effectively.


What you get

3 days off per week

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

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Sri Lanka


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to showcase our turtle conservation work and daily activities at the turtle conservation center.
Promote ongoing volunteer programs and share inspiring success stories that encourage others to join our mission.
Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and professionally, providing clear information about our programs, conservation activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Grow our social media audience and increase follower engagement through strategic content planning and meaningful community interaction.
Collaborate with the team to capture authentic photos and videos from the field, documenting daily turtle care routines, tank maintenance, feeding sessions, beach patrols, hatchling releases (when available), conservation education, and volunteer experiences.
Assist with hands-on turtle conservation work, including cleaning tanks, feeding turtles, monitoring hatcheries, maintaining enclosures, supporting rehabilitation efforts, participating in beach clean-ups, awareness programs, and releasing baby turtles when available as part of conservation efforts.
Develop content calendars that highlight program milestones, conservation activities, educational information, special turtle releases, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Monitor social media analytics to optimize content performance and maximize reach.
Share all media and content with the organization for archival and promotional purposes.
Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms.


Activities & Shift

As a Social Media Promoter for our volunteer organization, you will work four days a week to create, schedule, and share engaging content across our social media platforms to raise awareness and attract volunteers.

Your tasks include managing posts about ongoing projects, volunteer stories, and upcoming events; interacting with followers by responding to comments and messages; monitoring social media trends and analytics to optimize reach; and collaborating with the team to develop promotional campaigns. You will also document volunteer activities through photos and videos to keep our audience connected and informed.

With three days off each week, you have ample time to explore and enjoy the rich culture and natural beauty of Sri Lanka, balancing work with personal enrichment.

Work hours may sometimes vary depending on project needs, weather conditions, and conservation priorities. Volunteers will be informed and updated in advance regarding any schedule changes or special activities.


Rules

Volunteers are expected not to smoke or drink alcohol in the homestay accommodations.
They should show respect to their fellow volunteers and host families, and always follow the laws and cultural rules of Sri Lanka.