Musician (Volunteer - MAP Roots & Storytelling & Media Division)

Musician (Volunteer – MAP Roots & Storytelling & Media Division)

Organization : Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division : Storytelling & Media + MAP Roots Enrichment

Location : New York City and / or Remote via Google Meet

Type : Volunteer (Unpaid)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, literacy development, academic enrichment, creative arts, social-emotional learning, and community-centered programs, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive.

Music is central to MAP’s mission. Through MAP Roots enrichment, Threads of Voices, The Bells I Hear, and youth storytelling initiatives, we use music to cultivate healing, identity, confidence, community, and artistic expression.

About the Role

We are seeking Musician Volunteers to support youth programming and contribute to the launch of MAP’s new YouTube music channel and studio content platform .

Musicians will help create original music, mentor youth, and collaborate on video-based music projects aligned with MAP’s mission. This role blends music instruction, creative production, and digital content development.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate music workshops for youth (instrumental, vocal, songwriting, beat-making, rhythm, music appreciation).
• Develop and create original music for MAP’s YouTube channel , music videos, and studio recordings.
• Collaborate with the Storytelling & Media Division to develop soundtracks, score videos, and shape MAP’s musical identity.
• Support MAP’s production team in filming, recording, and developing music-centered content.
• Introduce students to your musical background and support their creative growth.
• Design culturally responsive, emotionally supportive music activities for youth.
• Support youth-led songwriting, performances, and creative storytelling projects.
• Maintain a trauma-informed, positive learning environment.
• Check and respond to email daily, with responses within 48 hours.
• Commit to ongoing performance improvement through reflection and feedback integration.

Qualifications

Bonus Skills (not required)

Commitment

What You’ll Gain

Application Process

Please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, music samples / portfolio, and a brief statement of interest to hr@mentorapromise.org with the subject line : Musician Volunteer – MAP .

You may also apply directly here :

Create with purpose — help youth discover the power of music, storytelling, and creative expression while shaping MAP’s musical and digital presence.