Accommodation Manager (Volunteer)

Accommodation Manager (Volunteer)

Disability Justice & Accessibility Team

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

Works Closely With: Disability Justice Team Lead, Legal Team, HR & Operations

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression. Accessibility is not an afterthought at MAP—it is a core commitment to dignity, inclusion, and equity.

MAP’s programs, educational materials, and work environments are designed to ensure volunteers and the young people we serve can fully participate and thrive.

About the Disability Justice & Accessibility Team

The Disability Justice & Accessibility Team works across the organization to embed Universal Design, accessibility, and disability justice into MAP’s programs, policies, and workplace practices.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accommodation Manager to serve as a central resource for volunteer accommodation requests. This role supports volunteers by helping assess accommodation needs, guiding implementation, and ensuring MAP’s practices reflect disability rights law and ethical accessibility standards.

The Accommodation Manager will familiarize themselves with the ADA, Section 504, the Fair Housing Act, IEPs, and workplace accommodations, and will work collaboratively with team leads to ensure volunteers receive the support they need to contribute meaningfully and comfortably.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accommodations grounded in disability rights and ethical accessibility practices
• Support volunteers requesting workplace or participation accommodations
• Review formal accommodation requests and help assess feasible solutions
• Collaborate with team leads to plan and implement accommodations
• Conduct quarterly check-ins with volunteers receiving accommodations
• Provide resources and guidance on Universal Design and accessibility standards
• Serve as an accessibility resource for volunteers across the organization
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Disability Justice & Accessibility Team
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to accessibility and disability justice
• Ability to synthesize accessibility policy and guidance in an approachable manner
• Comfort collaborating across teams in a mission-driven environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Experience advocating for disabled individuals, or lived experience as a disabled person
• Familiarity with ADA, Section 504, IEPs, and workplace accommodations
• Familiarity with Universal Design principles
• Experience in HR, social work, education, or nonprofit environments
• Experience liaising with individuals and team leadership
• Trauma-informed care skills

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Weekly meeting with the Disability Justice & Accessibility Team
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful role advancing disability justice in a nonprofit setting
• Collaboration with accessibility advocates and cross-functional teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to help create inclusive, supportive environments
• Real-world experience in accessibility and accommodations management

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in accessibility, accommodations, HR, or related fields and interest in MAP’s mission

Build with purpose—help MAP create accessible, dignified, justice-centered environments where every volunteer can thrive.

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.