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Global Nomadic

Volunteer: Environmental + Travel Photography Programme in South Africa

Global Nomadic, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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Volunteer: Environmental + Travel Photography Programme in South Africa Join Global Nomadic as a volunteer photographer in Mossel Bay, South Africa. The programme is four weeks long, with start dates available each month. The total cost is $3,900 USD per month, covering food, accommodation, pre‑departure and in‑country support, orientation and all project activities. Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations are not included.

Location & Duration Location: Mossel Bay, South Africa Duration: 4 weeks Start Dates: Each month (enquire when applying)

Benefits

Gain hands‑on experience working with an environmental and media company in South Africa

Ideal for interns interested in documentary film‑making and creating a 5‑minute video to showcase skills

Keywords: wildlife documentary film‑making, media career development, environmental and wildlife issues in Africa

Schedule Our wildlife filming course runs over one month. The first and last weeks are spent at Mossel Bay conducting pre‑production and post‑production work. The remaining weeks involve living on a reserve and filming your wildlife documentary.

Week 1

Orientation to Mossel Bay and the programme

Intro to journalism and journalistic writing styles

Narrative writing workshop and assessment

Guided edits and personalised learning system creation

Intro to ethics, standards and practices

Expedition to the archaeologically significant Point area of Mossel Bay – the origins of humankind

Week 2

Tutorial: Rewriting and Editing

Guided and self‑guided edits of previous submissions

Tutorial: Interviewing techniques

Research conduct research on two individuals and prep for mock interview

Practical Writing and submission of Interview 1 + 2

Week 3

Tutorial: Travel Writing

Research conduct research on specific upcoming expeditions

Expeditions – a series of travel writing and blogging activities

Practical Writing, submission and editing of articles 1 7

Week 4

Tutorial: Environmental Journalism

Research and prep for final piece

Self‑led interviews and source finding

Practical Writing, submission and editing of EVJ piece

Expeditions

Plettenberg Bay

Knysna

Oudtshoorn

George

Mossel Bay

Port Elizabeth

Albertinia

Sedgefield

Wilderness

The programme runs on weekdays only; during the weekends you will be able to take part in activities +amp; tours or simply relax!

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