Magazine Writer (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve.

About PromiseReport | Magazine & Journalism

PromiseReport is MAP’s magazine and journalism platform dedicated to thoughtful reporting, storytelling, and commentary on issues affecting youth and families. The publication explores topics such as housing instability, education, mentorship, youth culture, civic engagement, and community resilience. Through essays, feature stories, interviews, and commentary, PromiseReport seeks to inform, inspire, and elevate perspectives that are often overlooked.

About the role

We are seeking a Magazine Writer to contribute thoughtful, well-researched articles and essays for the Mentor A Promise magazine. Writers will help produce engaging and responsible journalism that highlights community experiences, youth voices, and social issues connected to MAP’s mission. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, empathy, and strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into accessible and compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Write feature articles, essays, interviews, and commentary for the MAP magazine
• Research topics related to youth development, housing, education, and community life
• Collaborate with editors on story development and editorial revisions
• Conduct interviews with community members, mentors, educators, and partners when appropriate
• Maintain high editorial and journalistic standards
• Contribute ideas for future stories and thematic issues
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Requirements

• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to research and develop thoughtful articles
• Interest in journalism, storytelling, or editorial writing
• Ability to meet agreed-upon writing deadlines
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Qualifications

• Background in journalism, writing, communications, or media (preferred)
• Experience writing feature articles or essays (preferred)
• Interest in youth development, housing policy, or social impact storytelling (preferred)
• Experience conducting interviews or narrative reporting (preferred)

Schedule

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

Benefits

• Experience writing for a mission-driven publication
• Collaboration with editors, journalists, and storytellers
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• Opportunity to publish meaningful stories that elevate community voices
• A meaningful role contributing to public understanding of youth and housing issues

At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements.