Looking to volunteer in Bukit Lawang and build a real portfolio in eco-tourism media? A family-run jungle trekking company and eco-guesthouse in North Sumatra posted on our FB group, inviting one early-career storyteller to join them from January 2026. The exchange blends light social-media work with playful time alongside two young children, so you can live beside the rainforest while learning and contributing each day.
Volunteer in Bukit Lawang: what you’ll do
Expect about 4–5 hours a day, five days a week (≈20–25 hrs/week). You’ll capture daily stories and one weekly reel, join treks to film authentic jungle life, and help shape a warm brand voice for ethical travellers. For two hours most days, you’ll read, sing and play with the family’s boys (ages 1 and 3), ideally in your native language – Dutch, Arabic or Mandarin preferred – to spark gentle language learning.
What you get
Accommodation on site in the eco-guesthouse, visa costs covered, meals during working hours, and a monthly stipend (based on experience). You’ll also gain mentoring and a publishable portfolio, plus time off to enjoy rivers, rainforest trails and village life.
Who it suits
Recent graduates or early-career creators who are kind, reliable and fit enough for tropical trails. You love kids, care about wildlife and culture, and can work independently with a respectful, low-impact attitude. Prior account management is a bonus; curiosity and consistency matter most.
How to apply 📩
Instagram: @sumatranethicalexpeditions
Please share a short CV/intro, links to any accounts you’ve managed, your availability, and why this role excites you.
Original message:
Social Media Manager & Part-Time Nanny (Medan / Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra)
✨ Start: Jan 2026Are you just out of school and looking to build a career in social media management while experiencing life deep in the Sumatran jungle 🦧?
Do you also love children, languages, and adventure?We are a family-run jungle trekking business and eco-guesthouse in North Sumatra. We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and adventurous person to join us in a hybrid role:
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🎥 Social Media Manager (approx. 2–3 hrs/day)• Capture and share the beauty of the jungle: daily Instagram story updates and 1 reel per week.
• Join our treks — sometimes multi-day hikes — to gather real adventure content (wildlife, culture, eco-living).
• Work alongside us to shape the brand voice for families and ethical travelers.
• Build a professional portfolio in eco-tourism media management.
⸻👶 Part-Time Nanny (approx. 2 hrs/day)
• Play, sing, and read with our two young boys (ages 1 and 3).
• Interact with them in your native language — ideally Dutch, Arabic, or Mandarin.
• Encourage creativity, curiosity, and fun.
⸻🌍 What We Offer
• Accommodation and visa costs fully covered.
• A monthly stipend (discussed based on experience).
• All meals during working hours.
• A chance to live in a tropical eco-guesthouse, surrounded by jungle.
• Experience building both a social media portfolio and childcare experience abroad.⸻
💡 Who We’re Looking For
• Recently graduated / early career (gap year or portfolio-building stage).
• Passionate about social media storytelling and eager to learn.
• Kind, reliable, and enjoys time with children.
• Fluent/native in Dutch, Arabic, or Mandarin (preferred).
• Physically fit and adventurous — ready for multi-day jungle treks to capture content.
• Creative, independent, and motivated.
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✨ This is a rare chance to combine adventure, creativity, and childcare in one role — perfect for a young traveler or aspiring social media manager who wants real-world experience in one of the world’s most beautiful natural environments.