VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: VIDEOGRAPHER / VISUAL STORYTELLE
About Husika
Husika is a civic engagement platform dedicated to simplifying public policy and governance, empowering citizens to understand, engage with, and influence decision-making processes. Through town halls, street dialogues, and policy discussions, Husika amplifies citizen voices and promotes participatory democracy.
🎥 Role Overview
Husika is seeking a passionate and creative Videographer / Visual Storyteller to document and amplify our work across digital platforms. This role is ideal for someone who believes in storytelling as a tool for civic impact and wants to build a strong creative portfolio while contributing to national conversations. You will be responsible for capturing compelling videos and photographs from Husika engagements, translating real conversations into powerful visual narratives that inform, inspire, and mobilize citizens.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
Capture high-quality video and photo content during:
- Town halls
- Street dialogues
- Policy discussions
- Community engagements and forums
- Edit short-form and long-form video content suitable for social media and web platforms
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop visual storytelling concepts
- Ensure content aligns with Husika’s brand, mission, and messaging
- Organize and archive media content for future use
- Occasionally assist in live coverage or rapid content production during events
🌱 What You Gain (Why This Role Matters for You)
🚀 Skill Growth & Portfolio Development
- Hands-on experience producing real-world civic and documentary-style content
- Opportunity to sharpen skills in videography, photography, editing, and storytelling
- Build a strong portfolio featuring impactful national and community-based work
🌍 Access to Networks & Opportunities
- Direct exposure to policymakers, civil society leaders, activists, and community organizers
- Opportunities to collaborate with journalists, researchers, and advocacy organizations
- Visibility within civic, governance, and media spaces—locally and nationally
📈 Career & Future Opportunities
- Strong potential for future paid opportunities as Husika grows
- Professional references and endorsements based on demonstrated contribution
- Opportunity to shape and lead Husika’s visual storytelling strategy over time
🇰🇪 Real National Impact
- Your work will help citizens understand policies that affect their daily lives
- Contribute directly to transparency, accountability, and democratic participation
- Be part of conversations that influence public awareness and civic action
✨ Purpose-Driven Work
- Create content that goes beyond likes and views—content that matters
- Tell stories that amplify citizen voices and promote informed participation
🎯 Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about videography, photography, and storytelling
- Interested in governance, civic engagement, or social impact work
- Comfortable working in dynamic, sometimes fast-paced environments
- Owns or has access to a camera and basic editing tools (preferred, not mandatory)
- Creative, proactive, and open to learning
🤝 Join Us
If you’re looking to grow your creative skills, expand your network, and contribute to meaningful national conversations, this role offers a unique platform to do just that.