In search of a volunteer Visual Storyteller (Photography) For Animal Sanctuary
Summary:
The visual storyteller specializing in photography will utilize their expertise to artfully capture and convey the mission and vision of the animal sanctuary and bring the stories of the animals and their journey to life through compelling photography.
Description:
Lily's Place, a vegan-run sanctuary for aging, injured, and displaced farm animals, seeks a skilled visual storyteller with an emphasis on photography (video experience would be a bonus).
In this volunteer role, the Visual Storyteller will play a crucial role in creating captivating visual content to support the mission of caring for and rehabilitating farm animals rescued from neglect, abuse, and abandonment. This volunteer position provides an opportunity to showcase the animals' journeys through compelling photography, raising awareness and engaging the community.
Our ideal candidate can demonstrate experience and proficiency in photography & photo editing, has strong creative and conceptual skills to develop compelling visual campaigns that resonate with key audiences and align with the organization's mission, and has a passion for farmed animal welfare.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the board of directors and essential volunteers to understand the sanctuary's vision, mission, and storytelling objectives.
- Capture the animals' stories, personalities and life at the sanctuary through photography
- Ensure photos (all post-production) are ready for sharing by volunteers across various social media platforms.
Qualifications
- Experience in capturing compelling photography
- Experience in photojournalism would be a strong asset.
- Experience in film is an asset.
- Strong creative and conceptual skills to develop compelling visuals & campaigns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive attitude
- Familiarity and/or understanding of the animal welfare sector and surrounding issues is an asset.
- Passionate about animal welfare
Time Commitment and Location
- Flexible hours, approximately 1-2 hours a week (onsite photography can be batched once a month)
- After capturing visuals at the sanctuary, editing work is remote; work from home.
- Volunteer must be able to travel to the sanctuary (located in Codys, NB)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS VOLUNTEER POSITION
We ask that only those who can make a serious commitment to volunteering with Lily's Place apply for this role. If you are interested, submit your cover letter and resume to hello@lilysplace.ca.
