Voice Actor (Volunteer)

Job Position(s): Voice Actor (Volunteer)

 

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs – we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

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Voice Actor (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Voice, Performance & Audio Storytelling

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type Volunteer

Reports To Podcast Producer / Creative Director / Chief of Content & Storytelling

Works Closely With Podcast Team, Writers, Audio Editors, Production Team, PromiseBrands

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Through storytelling, media, and creative expression, MAP amplifies voices, restores dignity, and creates space for imagination, identity, and possibility.

About PromiseStudios | Media, Storytelling & Creative Production

PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative division responsible for podcasts, storytelling, publishing, and multimedia production. Through initiatives like PromisePod and Promise Frequencies, the division produces content that is emotionally resonant, culturally grounded, and rooted in lived experience.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Voice Actor to bring scripts, stories, and creative content to life through voice performance.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the emotional power of voice—tone, pacing, rhythm, and presence—and can deliver performances that are authentic, engaging, and aligned with MAP’s storytelling values.

Voice Actors may contribute to podcasts, narrative storytelling, educational content, audio experiences, and creative campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Voice Performance & Recording

• Perform voice recordings for podcasts, storytelling segments, and creative content
• Interpret scripts with emotional depth, clarity, and authenticity
• Adapt tone and delivery based on audience, content type, and creative direction

Script Collaboration

• Collaborate with writers and producers to understand intent, tone, and message
• Provide feedback on scripts when appropriate to enhance delivery and clarity
• Support revisions and re-recordings as needed

Audio Production Support

• Record clean, high-quality audio using appropriate equipment (home setup acceptable)
• Follow technical guidelines for file format, pacing, and delivery
• Coordinate with audio editors for revisions and final production

Creative Collaboration

• Contribute to storytelling across podcasts, campaigns, and multimedia content
• Work closely with PromiseStudios teams and support PromiseBrands initiatives when needed
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

Required

• Strong vocal delivery, clarity, and expressive range
• Ability to interpret scripts and convey emotion effectively
• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in voice acting, theater, podcasting, or audio storytelling
• Access to basic recording equipment (microphone, quiet recording space)
• Experience with audio editing or recording tools
• Multilingual abilities are a plus

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week (project-based flexibility)
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in voice acting and storytelling for mission-driven media
• Collaboration with writers, producers, and creative teams
• Opportunities to build a voice portfolio across diverse content formats
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role helping bring stories, voices, and experiences to life

How To Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience or interest in voice acting, storytelling, or performance and interest in MAP’s mission
• Optional Voice sample or portfolio

Lend your voice to stories that matter—so every word carries dignity, every story carries truth, and every voice is heard.

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.