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Kargil, Ladakh, India
Spend three months in the Himalayas, experience the unique winter life of Ladakh, connect with local communities, and use your creativity to tell stories that make a difference?
This winter, rZamba is looking for a passionate and creative Media & Communications Volunteer to take ownership of its overall communications during the winter months.
Through the Winter Alternative Learning Program (WALP), children across remote communities in Kargil continue learning even during the harsh Himalayan winter. As a volunteer, you will capture these stories, share rZamba’s impact, and bring the experiences of children, educators, facilitators, and communities to a wider audience.
You will manage communication activities, plan and publish engaging social media content, document learning activities and classroom experiences, and identify meaningful stories from the field. You will also capture the culture, traditions, landscapes, and everyday experiences of communities in Kargil during winter.
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, social media management, content creation, and impact storytelling while working closely with the rZamba team and engaging with communities across Kargil, Ladakh.
You don’t need an expensive camera! You can use a smartphone or a professional camera. What matters most is the quality of your content, your storytelling ability, and your creativity.
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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Depart for scheduled field visits
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Reach the office (on office days), organize content, and plan posts
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Tea break
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Create, edit, and publish social media content
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Lunch break
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Document impact stories and prepare communication materials
3:00 – 3:15 PM: Flexible tea break
3:15 – 4:00 PM: Update the content calendar and plan upcoming content
Field Visits: Approximately 15–20 visits per month to capture stories, document learning activities, and engage with local communities. Schedules may vary depending on travel and program requirements.
Manage Overall Communications: Take ownership of rZamba’s communication activities throughout the winter period.
Social Media Management: Plan, create, and publish engaging content across social media platforms.
Document the Winter Program: Cover Impact Report ,learning activities, classroom experiences, community engagement, and key moments from the Winter Alternative Learning Program.
Storytelling & Impact Documentation: Identify meaningful stories from the field and communicate the impact of rZamba’s work.
Plan & Coordinate: Maintain a content calendar and ensure consistent communication and timely updates.
Capture Community Life: Document the culture, traditions, landscapes, and everyday experiences of communities in Kargil during winter.
1. Nearby Attractions and Local Experiences
- Kargil City View Point
- Kargil Main Market and Apo Bazar
- Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum
- Kargil Kaleidoscope
2. Cultural and Historical Excursions
-Kargil War Memorial, Dras
-Mulbekh Maitreya Buddha
-Unlock Hundurman: Museum of Memories
3. Nature, Photography and Outdoor Experiences
- Suru River and surrounding landscapes
- Explore traditional neighborhoods: Walk through accessible parts of Kargil town to discover local architecture, community life, and the region's cultural diversity.
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