Compliance & Safeguarding Coordinator (Volunteer)

Compliance & Safeguarding Coordinator (Volunteer)

PromiseShield | Compliance, Safeguarding & Risk Management

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Chief Legal & Governance Officer

Works Closely With: Program Leadership, HR (PromisePeople), Partnerships (PromiseBridge), Data & Privacy (PromiseShield), School Partners

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Working directly with children and families requires the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and ethical responsibility.

Protecting young people is not a function—it is a foundational obligation.

About PromiseShield | Compliance, Safeguarding & Risk

PromiseShield is MAP’s division responsible for legal compliance, safeguarding practices, data protection, and organizational risk management. The division ensures that all programs, partnerships, and operations meet required standards to protect children, volunteers, and the organization.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Compliance & Safeguarding Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding and compliance systems across MAP programs.

This role ensures that all work involving youth is conducted safely, ethically, and in alignment with legal and organizational standards.

This is a risk-critical role that protects:

• Children and youth
• Volunteers and staff
• School and institutional partnerships
• The organization as a whole

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding Systems & Protocols

• Support development and implementation of child safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ensure clear reporting pathways for incidents, concerns, and escalations
• Promote safe practices across all youth-facing programs

Compliance Oversight

• Support adherence to NYC DOE requirements, background check processes (SCR, fingerprinting), and volunteer clearance systems
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation for compliance and audit readiness

Risk Identification & Management

• Identify potential safeguarding and compliance risks across programs and partnerships
• Support mitigation strategies and corrective actions
• Escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner

Training & Awareness

• Support training for staff and volunteers on safeguarding, boundaries, and compliance expectations
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and ethical responsibility
• Reinforce best practices for working with youth

Incident Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain organized, confidential records of incidents and compliance processes
• Support proper documentation, tracking, and follow-up
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all matters

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Program, HR, and Partnerships teams to ensure safeguarding is integrated into all operations
• Collaborate with Privacy and Data teams on student data protection alignment
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

Required

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, or risk management principles
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ethical judgment
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with care and clarity
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience working with youth, schools, or vulnerable populations
• Familiarity with NYC DOE requirements, background checks, and safeguarding standards
• Experience in compliance, legal, HR, or nonprofit environments
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

Commitment

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

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in compliance, safeguarding, and risk management systems
• Exposure to real-world nonprofit governance and regulatory practices
• Collaboration with leadership across legal, program, and partnerships teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A critical role protecting children and strengthening organizational integrity

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in safeguarding, compliance, or risk management and interest in MAP’s mission

This role protects what matters most.

Help ensure that every program is not only impactful—but safe, ethical, and worthy of the trust placed in us.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.