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About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, creative expression, and community partnerships, MAP works to close opportunity gaps and create safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Volunteer Blog Writer to craft engaging stories that bring MAP’s mission to life. In this role, you will help amplify youth voices, highlight community impact, and share the transformative work happening across our programs. This is an ideal opportunity for a writer passionate about equity, storytelling, and using their craft to inspire change.
Key Responsibilities
- Write original blog posts that showcase MAP’s programs, events, and community impact
- Interview and highlight mentors, volunteers, and (when appropriate) youth and families with sensitivity and confidentiality
- Collaborate with the communications team to identify timely and meaningful content opportunities
- Research and draft posts on topics related to education, mentorship, equity, and housing justice
- Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with MAP’s voice
Qualifications
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skillsAbility to adapt tone for nonprofit, education, and community audiencesExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracyFamiliarity with blogging platforms (WordPress, Medium, or similar) preferredPassion for youth empowerment, education, and social impactCommitment
Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitmentFully remote with flexible schedulingWhat You’ll Gain
A platform to share stories that drive awareness and inspire actionExperience in nonprofit communications and impact storytellingCollaboration with a passionate, mission-driven teamPublished writing for your professional portfolioLetters of recommendation and professional referencesHow to Apply
Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and 1–2 writing samples to hr@mentorapromise.org along with a brief statement of interest.
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