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 youâll do
Expect about 4â5 hours a day, five days a week (â20â25 hrs/week). Youâll 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, youâll read, sing and play with the familyâs 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). Youâll 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 ðĐ
Instagram: @sumatranethicalexpeditions
Please share a short CV/intro, links to any accounts youâve managed, your availability, and why this role excites you.
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Social Media Manager & Part-Time Nanny (Medan / Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra)
âĻ 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 ðĶ§?
Do you also love children, languages, and adventure?We are a family-run jungle trekking business and eco-guesthouse in North Sumatra. Weâre looking for a creative, energetic, and adventurous person to join us in a hybrid role:
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ðĨ Social Media Manager (approx. 2â3 hrs/day)âĒ Capture and share the beauty of the jungle: daily Instagram story updates and 1 reel per week.
âĒ Join our treks â sometimes multi-day hikes â to gather real adventure content (wildlife, culture, eco-living).
âĒ Work alongside us to shape the brand voice for families and ethical travelers.
âĒ Build a professional portfolio in eco-tourism media management.
âļŧðķ Part-Time Nanny (approx. 2 hrs/day)
âĒ Play, sing, and read with our two young boys (ages 1 and 3).
âĒ Interact with them in your native language â ideally Dutch, Arabic, or Mandarin.
âĒ Encourage creativity, curiosity, and fun.
âļŧð What We Offer
âĒ Accommodation and visa costs fully covered.
âĒ A monthly stipend (discussed based on experience).
âĒ All meals during working hours.
âĒ A chance to live in a tropical eco-guesthouse, surrounded by jungle.
âĒ Experience building both a social media portfolio and childcare experience abroad.âļŧ
ðĄ Who Weâre Looking For
âĒ Recently graduated / early career (gap year or portfolio-building stage).
âĒ Passionate about social media storytelling and eager to learn.
âĒ Kind, reliable, and enjoys time with children.
âĒ Fluent/native in Dutch, Arabic, or Mandarin (preferred).
âĒ Physically fit and adventurous â ready for multi-day jungle treks to capture content.
âĒ Creative, independent, and motivated.
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âĻ This is a rare chance to combine adventure, creativity, and childcare in one role â perfect for a young traveler or aspiring social media manager who wants real-world experience in one of the worldâs most beautiful natural environments.
