HR Generalist (Volunteer)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5--18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, MAP provides safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive. Volunteers are the heart of our mission, and we are building strong systems to ensure they feel supported and equipped to make a lasting impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer HR Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of MAP's Human Resources team. This role will focus on volunteer onboarding, recordkeeping, and coordination of HR processes to ensure a smooth and supportive experience for all volunteers. It is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit HR, people operations, or organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the onboarding process, including communication, documentation, and orientation scheduling
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and HR databases
• Support compliance with HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate communication between HR leadership and volunteers
• Help organize HR initiatives such as training, engagement activities, and feedback collection
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and Director of HR

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
• Interest in HR, nonprofit management, or people operations
• Prior HR or administrative experience (preferred but not required)

Commitment

• Volunteer role, approximately 5--10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with virtual meetings

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit HR operations
• Opportunities to learn about people management and compliance in a mission-driven setting
• Collaboration with a supportive and passionate team
• Professional references and letters of recommendation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist, please include a resume.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at [email protected]. Join us in building supportive HR systems that empower volunteers to serve youth and families across New York City.

Note: At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements.