About the program
Step into Kolkata’s buzzing food and hospitality scene and help local culinary businesses tell their story to the world. As a Culture Compass digital volunteer, you’ll craft content strategies, manage social media, and create scroll-stopping posts for heritage cafés, restaurants, and food entrepreneurs who deserve a bigger digital footprint. This isn’t theoretical marketing — it’s real business impact, from boosting footfall to building an online identity rooted in authenticity. You’ll leave with a strong portfolio, hands-on experience in a live market, and the satisfaction of helping small food businesses thrive in a competitive digital age.
Locale
peri_urban, hill_station
Stipend
yes
Open To
Men Only
Nationality
Open for All
No. of Working Days
5
Program Outcome
Certificate, Cultural immersion, Professional experience, Personal growth
9:00 AM – Breakfast and team check-in at the program hub
9:30 AM – Morning briefing: review content calendar, assign daily deliverables
10:30 AM – On-site visit to a partner restaurant/café for photo/video content or interviews
12:30 PM – Lunch (often at a partner venue, doubling as content research time)
1:30 PM – Content creation block: writing captions, editing reels, designing posts
3:30 PM – Scheduling and publishing content; engagement monitoring
4:30 PM – Team review session: feedback on posts, performance check-ins
5:30 PM onward – Free time to explore Park Street, Maidan, or nearby markets
Evening – Optional group dinner or informal team adda session
Develop content calendars tailored to each partner business's brand voice and goals.
Create and schedule posts, reels, and stories across Instagram and Facebook.
Write compelling captions, descriptions, and short-form copy for food and hospitality content.
Coordinate basic photo/video shoots on-site with restaurant/café teams.
Monitor engagement metrics and suggest data-backed content adjustments.
Support Google Business Profile optimization (reviews, photos, listings accuracy).
Research trends in food/hospitality marketing to keep content fresh and relevant.
Collaborate with Culture Compass's culinary heritage team to align content with brand storytelling.
- Hours per Day:
- 5 Hours
- Days per Week:
- 5 Days
- No. of Days Off:
- 2 Days
- Schedule Flexibility:
- Fixed
Park Street's iconic cafés and restaurants, Victoria Memorial & Maidan, Kalighat & Kumartuli, College Street, Evenings often wind down with adda (Bengali-style conversation) over tea and street snacks
Upcoming Batches
Select Month
Available Slots
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3 - 9 August 2026
Available Slot
25 - 31 August 2026
Experience Highlights
- Work directly with real restaurants, cafés, and food entrepreneurs on live marketing campaigns.
- Build a content calendar and execute it across Instagram, Facebook, and Google Business profiles.
- Learn to translate culinary heritage and brand stories into scroll-stopping digital content.
- Gain hands-on experience in reels, photography direction, captions, and analytics tracking.
- Walk away with a portfolio of published content and measurable business impact.
- Collaborate with a small, energetic team in one of India's most iconic food and culture districts.
Location
Nearest Railway Station: Sealdah Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Nearest Bus Stand: Esplanade Bus Terminus
Pick Up and Drop: Not Available
Here's what your stay covers - from where you sleep to what's on your plate. The host provides these at no cost to you.
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Accommodation - Shared - 2 persons
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Bathroom - Attached
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Meal - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Dietary Provisions - Veg, Non-Veg
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Programme Outcome - Certificate, Cultural Immersion, Professional Experience, Personal Growth
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Programme Fee - Rs.0 (Fully Funded)
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Local Transport - Not provided
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Equipment - Not provided
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Travel to the programme site
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Personal travel
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Personal expenses and leisure costs
Who Should Apply?
Basic Requirements
These are the basics to check before applying - age, commitment, fitness, and language. Make sure you fit, so the experience fits you.
- Age
- 18 - 35 Years
- Commitment
- 7 Days
- Physical Fitness
- Not Required
- Language
- English, Hindi
- Nationality
- Open for All
Skills
What helps you thrive here - from the essential to the nice-to-have. Every programme is different, so take a gentle look and see if it feels like a match.
Required Skill
These are essential for this programme - please check that you meet them before applying.
Content strategy
Preferred Skill
Not required - but if you bring these, your contribution and experience will be richer.
Social media management
If you don't have the preferred skill - don't worry. The host provides full training.
Top Qualities
These are the traits you must possess to be able to perform well in the program.
- Adaptable — comfortable when plans change unexpectedly
- Humble learner — takes direction well and asks good questions
- Patient — comfortable with slow progress and repetitive tasks
- Reliable and punctual — follows through on commitments
- Works well independently with minimal supervision
Health and Safety
What to know before you arrive - medical access, insurance, and anything specific to this location. Read this carefully.
- Vaccinations Recommended
- Not Provided
- Health Considerations
- No specific concerns
- Volunteer Insurance
- Not Covered
- Medical Facility
- Belle Vue Clinic
- Safety Gear
- No
- First Aid Onsite
- Available
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