Volunteer: Environmental + Travel Photography Programme In South Africa

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Global Nomadic Full time

Volunteer: Environmental + Travel Photography Programme in South AfricaDirect message the job poster from Global Nomadic.OverviewLocation: Mossel Bay, South AfricaDuration: 4 weeksStart Dates: Start dates are each month, enquire with us when applying.Cost: $3,900 USD per monthFee Includes: all food, accommodation, pre-departure + in-country support, orientation and all project related activitiesDoes not Include: flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinationsProgramme detailsYou will be working with an environmental and media company that focuses on bringing attention to environmental issues specific to Africa, always looking for unique and authentic perspectives in their work.
The work spans broadcasters, corporations, non-governmental organizations, print media and online news outlets.
The project is not restricted to land-based work, and you can also engage in underwater photography.During your time with us, you will learn how to develop, film, and edit your own wildlife documentary set in an African game reserve.
If you are set on a career making wildlife documentaries, we can help.
You will gain skills relevant to camera operators, directors, producers, script-writers, and the diverse positions required to produce and broadcast a wildlife documentary.
This course provides a hands-on experience geared toward breaking into this demanding industry.Our wildlife filming course is run over 1 month.
The first and last weeks are spent at Mossel Bay conducting pre-production and post-production work.
The remaining 9 days are spent living on a reserve, filming your wildlife documentary.Your placement is divided into separate sections, each split across different weeks.
Details of what you will be doing each week are below:Week 1Orientation to Mossel Bay and the programIntro to journalism and journalistic writing stylesNarrative writing workshop and assessmentGuided edits and personalised learning system creationIntro to ethics, standards and practicesExpedition to the archaeologically significant Point area of Mossel Bay - origins of humankindWeek 2Tutorial: Rewriting and EditingGuided and self-guided edits of previous submissionsTutorial: Interviewing techniquesResearch: conduct research on two individuals and prep for mock interviewPractical Writing and submission of Interview 1 + 2Week 3Tutorial: Travel WritingResearch: conduct research on specific upcoming expeditionsExpeditions - travel writing and bloggingPractical Writing, submission and editing of articles 1-7Week 4Tutorial: Environmental JournalismResearch and prep for final pieceSelf-led interviews and source findingPractical Writing, submission and editing of EVJ pieceExpeditionsThe Garden Route Region of South Africa is renowned for its diversity of reserves, sanctuaries, tourism attractions and research institutes.
Expeditions will travel to different venues to allow you to visit the organizations on which your stories are based.
Regions that may be investigated include:Plettenberg BayKnysnaOudtshoornGeorgeMossel BayPort ElizabethAlbertiniaSedgefieldWildernessThe program runs on weekdays only.
On weekends you may take part in activities and tours or simply relax.Please note: all information above is subject to change.
Please check the most up-to-date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying.
Simply follow the link when applying.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeVolunteeringJob functionTraining, Writing/Editing, and OtherIndustriesAdvertising Services, Photography, and Online Media
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