Audio Storytelling Writer & Narrator (YouTube Read-Alouds & Audio Stories) (Volunteer)
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division: Storytelling & Media / PromisePress / The Bells I Hear
Location: Remote via Google Meet and/or New York City (as needed)
Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability. Through mentorship, literacy development, social‑emotional learning, creative expression, and storytelling, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people are seen, respected, and valued.
MAP’s audio‑visual storytelling work—including The Bells I Hear—centers stories rooted in empathy, resilience, identity, and imagination, designed for shared listening and viewing experiences.
Purpose of the Role
The Audio Storytelling Writer & Narrator creates and performs stories specifically for YouTube‑based read‑alouds and audio‑forward video content. This role develops narration‑driven scripts and dialogue‑forward stories crafted for listening while accounting for visual pacing and on‑screen rhythm.
With careful attention to voice, timing, pauses, and emotional flow, this role supports audio adaptations of MAP’s children’s stories and original storytelling content for YouTube—preserving narrative integrity, warmth, and meaning.
Key Responsibilities
Write original audio‑first scripts for YouTube read‑alouds and audio‑forward videos
Narrate and perform stories with emotional clarity, warmth, and authenticity
Develop narration and dialogue optimized for listening and screen‑based pacing
Write and perform with intentional rhythm, pauses, and emotional timing
Collaborate with video editors, animators, and creative leads
Adapt existing children’s stories into compelling narrated video formats
Ensure language and delivery remain trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and age‑appropriate
Participate in script reviews, read‑throughs, and recording sessions as needed
Maintain clear documentation and version control of scripts
Check and respond to emails daily, with responses within 48 hours
Take responsibility for continuous improvement by incorporating feedback
Qualifications
Experience in audio storytelling, narration, scriptwriting, or performance
Strong command of spoken language, rhythm, and vocal pacing
Ability to convey emotion and meaning through voice for video platforms
Sensitivity to trauma‑informed and culturally responsive storytelling
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and mission‑driven creative work
Bonus (Not Required)
Experience creating or narrating YouTube content
Familiarity with children’s or youth‑focused video storytelling
Background in theater, music, spoken word, or voice acting
Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred)
Commitment
Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
Remote collaboration via Google Meet, with optional NYC‑based participation
MAP prioritizes consistency, care, and respect for creative labor
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience writing and narrating YouTube‑based storytelling content
Portfolio‑ready narrated videos and scripts
Collaboration with video editors, animators, and creative teams
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to help stories live through voice, sound, and shared viewing
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.
For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org. Write for the ear. Perform for the screen. Let stories breathe, pause, and connect. 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.
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In Summary: The Audio Storytelling Writer & Narrator creates and performs stories specifically for YouTube‑based read‑alouds and audio‑forward video content . This role develops narration‑driven scripts and dialogue‑forward stories crafted for listening . With careful attention to voice, timing, pauses, and emotional flow, this role supports audio adaptations of MAP's children’s stories .
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Audio Storytelling Writer & Narrator (YouTube Read-Alouds & Audio Stories) (Voluntario) Organización: Mentor A Promise (MAP) División: Storyteling & Media / PromisePress / The Bells I Hear Ubicación: Remote a través de Google Meet y/o Nueva York City (según sea necesario) Tipo: Volunteer (No Pagado) Sobre Mentor Una promesa Mentor Un Promise es una organización sin ánimo de lucro con sede en la ciudad de Nueva York dedicada a apoyar a niños y jóvenes de 518 años que experimentan inestabilidad de vivienda. Mediante tutoría, desarrollo de alfabetización, aprendizaje emocional social, expresión creativa y narración, MAP crea espacios seguros, consistentes y empoderadores donde los jóvenes son vistos, respetados y valorados. Este papel desarrolla guiones basados en la narración y historias de diálogo creadas para escuchar mientras se contabiliza el ritmo visual y los vídeos audiovisuales. Con una atención cuidadosa a la voz, al tiempo, las pausas y el flujo emocional, este rol apoya las adaptaciones de audio de las historias infantiles de MAP y del contenido original de la narrativa para YouTube preservando su integridad narrativa, calidez y significado. Escriba para el oído. Realice para la pantalla. Deja que las historias respiren, se detengan y conectan. Gracias por tu interés en ser voluntario con nuestra organización. En este momento, nuestras oportunidades de voluntariado están limitadas a individuos basados en los Estados Unidos. Esta limitación se debe a requisitos legales, de protección, privacidad de datos y programáticos asociados con nuestro trabajo. Apreciamos su interés en nuestra misión y su comprensión de estas restricciones. #J-18808-Ljbffr