Dream Job Opportunity: Could You Be Our Elephant Videographer?

We are looking for a videographer to join us on our elephant camp programme in Chiang Mai and capture video footage of the experience for use across our website and social media.

You don’t need to be a professional videographer to apply, just someone with a passion for travel and telling stories through video.

The successful applicant will join us on a 14-day trip to Chiang Mai and the place on the trip will be offered entirely free as part of the work.

The 14-day programme will see you spend your days feeding, bathing, and walking the elephants, as well as learning how to be an elephant trainer yourself. In the evenings, you’ll relax with fellow volunteers and stay in the traditional wooden huts at the camp.

On the weekends you’ll be free to explore the fascinating city of Chiang Mai, taking part in Thai Cookery classes or Thai Massage courses. Those wanting to see more of the country can easily travel to the nearby cities of Pai, Chiang Rai or fly down to the capital city of Bangkok.

We are very excited to offer this incredible opportunity for someone to spend time with one of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore a fascinating part of the world. Not only that, they will be able to hone their video skills and capture footage that will help to spark an enthusiasm for international volunteering once more after the pandemic.

The trip will be arranged for summer 2022 and will depend on travel restrictions at the time.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our official elephant camp videographer, read on below for everything you need to know and how to apply.

Who We are Looking For?
You don’t need to be a professional videographer to apply for this role but you do need to know the basics. Have a look below at the skills and attributes we are looking for from the successful candidate:

• Basic understanding of the principles of video production and editing
• Ability to capture video footage using a range of recording tools
• An enthusiasm for video as a medium for communication and storytelling
• A passion for travel and exploring the world
• Love and empathy for animals
• Open, friendly, and a great communicator
• A natural storyteller who can bring the experience of our tours to life

What You Will Get?
The successful candidate will travel for free on one of our 14-day elephant camp programmes. The role offers:

• Free place on our elephant camp programme
• The chance to hone your video skills and add to your portfolio
• The opportunity to look after one of the world’s most beautiful creatures
• The chance to explore Chiang Mai and the fascinating areas that surround it
• An experience of a lifetime with a group of interesting people

How to Apply?
If you think this role sounds right for you, simply apply by filling out this application form telling us why you are the best candidate for the role.

Click here to fill the application form.

You don’t need more than 500 words in your description, but make sure to tell us about your video experience, why you love to travel and adventure, and some details about your personality.

We look forward to hearing from you, and good luck!

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Make sure to read the terms and conditions (link) before entering.

Official Elephant Videographer Terms and Conditions:

Application process:

• Submit your entry by filling out this application form, telling us why you are the best candidate for the role.
• Entries open on Friday 10th December 2021 at 0.00 am and close on Monday 19th December 2021 at 11.59 pm.
• Any applications received before the opening and after the closing of the application process will be invalid and will not be entered.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or over. When contacted, the successful applicant may be asked to provide proof of age.
• This opportunity is open to residents of all countries.

Any applications which are incomplete, incorrect, incomprehensible, or offensive will be void.

By providing Volunteering Solutions with your application for the means of this role, you are agreeing to allow Volunteering Solutions to use the content captured in any of their future communications and marketing material.

Applicants’ contact information and details will not be shared with third parties.

Judging process:

• Applications will be reviewed by a Volunteering Solutions judging panel who will select their favorite entry.
• The winner is at the full discretion of Volunteering Solutions. The decision of Volunteering Solutions is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Volunteering Solutions will attempt to notify the successful applicant within 21 days after the closing date of applications. He/she will be contacted by email.
• The successful applicant will have seven days in which to claim the opportunity. If we are unable to notify the applicant, or if the applicant fails to respond within the fixed time period, this may result in forfeiture of the opportunity and Volunteering Solutions reserves the right to select an alternative winning applicant in accordance with these terms and conditions and the competition information.
• Upon confirmation of acceptance, the successful applicant may be announced on the Volunteering Solutions social media channels.

The opportunity is subject to availability and the terms and conditions as outlined below.

The prize includes a 14-day elephant camp programme for one person in Chiang Mai, Thailand. No application fee and program fee will be charged.

The winner must still meet the standard program inclusions for all volunteers and no special or separate inclusions shall be given as part of this competition.

The prize is only available for departure in Summer 2022, at the discretion of Volunteering Solutions, and dependent on availability.

Trip information will be sent out via email after a successful applicant has accepted the opportunity, and arrangements will be made for dates and times of travel.

Transport is not included as part of the opportunity – flights to/from Thailand, outbound transfer to the airport, and local transportation.

Excursions, food, and drink outside of the elephant camp are not included as part of the opportunity.

Visa and vaccination fees are not included as part of the opportunity.

Spending money and other expenses are not included as part of the prize.

Prize may not be sold on online auction sites. The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash or any other alternative.

Employees connected with this promotion from Volunteering Solutions, Travel Agents, any employees of third-party prize suppliers and promotional agencies, and their families are excluded from taking part in this scholarship. Anyone found to be a third-party supplier will automatically forfeit the opportunity and a redraw will take place.

No purchase is necessary to apply for this opportunity.

Entry instructions and prize descriptions form part of these terms and conditions.

By applying for the role, you agree to these terms.

Volunteering Solutions accept no greater duty of care for the successful applicant than they do any other customer.

The chosen applicant will not be an employee of Volunteering Solutions.

To know more, you can also write to us at [email protected] and we shall be happy to help you!