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 (SEL), and creative expression. MAP designs learning experiences that are
safe, engaging, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity .
Instructional design at MAP is not abstract—it directly shapes how young people learn, regulate emotions, build skills, and experience consistency during instability.
Role Overview The
Instructional Designer (Volunteer)
supports the design, development, and refinement of MAP’s educational and SEL-based learning materials. This role translates program goals, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs into structured, accessible learning experiences for children and youth.
The Instructional Designer collaborates with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age‑appropriate, and aligned with MAP’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Design and refine instructional materials for youth programs, SEL curricula, and learning modules
Translate program goals into clear learning objectives and outcomes
Apply trauma‑informed, child‑centered, and culturally responsive instructional strategies
Support development of lesson plans, facilitator guides, and learning activities
Review and improve existing materials for clarity, accessibility, and engagement
Align instructional content with developmental stages (K–12 as applicable)
Collaborate with program, research, and creative teams
Support evaluation and iteration based on feedback and outcomes
Qualifications
Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, education, or learning sciences
Strong understanding of learning objectives, scaffolding, and assessment
Ability to design for diverse learners and learning environments
Comfort collaborating with educators, writers, and program teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma‑informed values
Preferred Skills
Experience with SEL, youth development, or trauma‑informed education
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience designing for informal or nonprofit learning environments
Comfort working with digital or blended learning formats
Background in education, psychology, or instructional technology
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
Hands‑on experience designing mission‑driven educational content
Collaboration with educators, researchers, and program leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to shape learning experiences for youth facing instability
A meaningful role in advancing equity‑centered education
How To Apply Interested candidates must
apply directly through Idealist
and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing instructional design experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Sample work (lesson plan, curriculum, or learning design sample preferred)
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Important Note Help design learning experiences that offer structure, safety, and possibility—when young people need it most.
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.
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safe, engaging, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity .
Instructional design at MAP is not abstract—it directly shapes how young people learn, regulate emotions, build skills, and experience consistency during instability.
Role Overview The
Instructional Designer (Volunteer)
supports the design, development, and refinement of MAP’s educational and SEL-based learning materials. This role translates program goals, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs into structured, accessible learning experiences for children and youth.
The Instructional Designer collaborates with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age‑appropriate, and aligned with MAP’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Design and refine instructional materials for youth programs, SEL curricula, and learning modules
Translate program goals into clear learning objectives and outcomes
Apply trauma‑informed, child‑centered, and culturally responsive instructional strategies
Support development of lesson plans, facilitator guides, and learning activities
Review and improve existing materials for clarity, accessibility, and engagement
Align instructional content with developmental stages (K–12 as applicable)
Collaborate with program, research, and creative teams
Support evaluation and iteration based on feedback and outcomes
Qualifications
Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, education, or learning sciences
Strong understanding of learning objectives, scaffolding, and assessment
Ability to design for diverse learners and learning environments
Comfort collaborating with educators, writers, and program teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma‑informed values
Preferred Skills
Experience with SEL, youth development, or trauma‑informed education
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience designing for informal or nonprofit learning environments
Comfort working with digital or blended learning formats
Background in education, psychology, or instructional technology
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
Hands‑on experience designing mission‑driven educational content
Collaboration with educators, researchers, and program leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to shape learning experiences for youth facing instability
A meaningful role in advancing equity‑centered education
How To Apply Interested candidates must
apply directly through Idealist
and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing instructional design experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Sample work (lesson plan, curriculum, or learning design sample preferred)
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at
hr@mentorapromise.org .
Important Note Help design learning experiences that offer structure, safety, and possibility—when young people need it most.
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.
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