Videographer | Malawi | Volunteer Internationally

Assignment Type: Canadian International Volunteer
Eligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only 
Assignment ID: VA-107292
Assignment Title: Videographer
Partner: Ulalo
Country: Malawi
Duration: 4 to 6 months (flexible)
Time Commitment: Full time

Assignment Context
Are you passionate about environmental conservation? Do you have the filmmaking and editing skills to share?

As a Videographer at Ulalo in Mzuzu, Malawi, you will play a key role in enhancing the organization’s digital presence and fundraising efforts. You will collaborate directly with the team to produce high-impact short videos and photo essays that showcase Ulalo's vital work in environmental sustainability. This role goes beyond filming – it is about building long-term capacity and shaping a powerful visual narrative that resonates globally.

Apply today to make a tangible impact on environmental conservation in Malawi!

Roles and Responsibilities
-Collaborate with staff to research, script, film, edit, and produce short impact videos and photo essays for communications, advocacy, fundraising, and visibility
-Assist staff in identifying and securing filming locations and subjects, ensuring content is captured with dignity, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity
-Collaborate  with staff to capture professional, visually appealing images and video footage for Ulalo’s digital library and reports
-Support staff in mentoring and training communications personnel in camera operation, videography, and editing  to build long-term capacity 
-Assist staff in integrating gender equality, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability principles into all video production and communications outputs.
-Participate in pre-assignment training
-Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or within 6 months after the end of the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers must also report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and during the 6 months following its completion to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities.
-Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and resources to achieve the fundraising goal.
-Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.