Content Writer (Volunteer)

Content Writer (Volunteer – Website & App)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division: PromiseLink / PromisePath

Location: Remote (with potential NYC-based collaboration)

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, literacy development, creative expression, and housing initiatives, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive.

Our technology and creative platforms — PromisePath (a student learning app) and PromiseLink (a mentor engagement platform) — connect mentors, educators, and students through meaningful digital experiences. We believe in the power of storytelling and technology to inspire, educate, and build community.

We are seeking a Content Writer to help us communicate MAP’s mission and strengthen our digital storytelling across our website, mobile app, and social platforms.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative Content Writer to craft engaging and meaningful content for our website and mobile app. Your words will help communicate our mission, engage our community, and improve the user experience across all digital platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who loves writing with purpose — blending creativity, clarity, and compassion to inform and inspire.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread content for web pages, blogs, and app features
• Ensure brand consistency in tone, style, and messaging across digital touchpoints
• Research relevant topics and collaborate with design and development teams to align storytelling with user experience
• Incorporate SEO best practices to drive visibility, traffic, and engagement
• Update and optimize existing content based on analytics and user feedback
• Support content for newsletters, digital campaigns, and educational materials as needed
• Check and respond to emails daily, ensuring all responses are completed within 48 hours
• Take responsibility for performance improvement by analyzing engagement metrics and refining content strategies

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience creating content for websites, apps, or digital campaigns
• Familiarity with SEO, keyword optimization, and analytics-driven writing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Collaborative approach with attention to brand voice and audience needs
• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred

Commitment

• Volunteer position requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Remote-first, with opportunities for collaboration in New York City

What You’ll Gain

• Experience writing for a mission-driven organization at the intersection of education, mentorship, and technology
• Collaboration with designers, developers, and nonprofit leaders
• Mentorship, professional references, and portfolio-building opportunities
• The fulfillment of using words to inspire change and amplify community impact

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Write with purpose — help us tell stories that connect mentorship, learning, and hope across every digital platform.

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