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Model (Volunteer – Fashion and Media Division)

Mentor A Promise
York, NY Volunteer
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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Model (Volunteer – Fashion and Media Division)

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Division Thread and Promise / Communications and Creative Media

Location New York City (in-person opportunities)

Type Volunteer (Unpaid)

Model 6-8 (women)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, literacy development, creative expression, and housing initiatives, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive.

Our fashion and storytelling initiative, Thread & Promise, blends design, identity, and social impact. Every garment and creative project tells a story of resilience, artistry, and belonging. The Fashion & Media Division works in collaboration with MAP’s storytelling platforms — including Threads of Voices, The Bells I Hear, and MAP’s YouTube Channel — to bring our mission to life through visual expression, photography, and performance.

About The Role

We are seeking confident, expressive, and mission-driven Volunteer Models to represent Thread & Promise in photo shoots, fashion campaigns, short films, and creative media projects. As a model, you’ll help communicate MAP’s story through fashion, body language, and emotion — connecting style and storytelling in meaningful ways.

This is not just a modeling role — it’s an opportunity to embody purpose, creativity, and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model for fashion photo shoots, video content, and digital campaigns under the Thread & Promise brand.
  • Collaborate with designers, photographers, stylists, and creative directors on visual storytelling concepts.
  • Represent the brand’s values of confidence, equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
  • Participate in promotional content for Threads of Voices, The Bells I Hear, and other MAP media projects.
  • Support behind-the-scenes preparation, including fittings, styling sessions, and rehearsals.
  • Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and teamwork during shoots and creative sessions.
  • Check and respond to emails daily, ensuring all responses are completed within 48 hours.
  • Take responsibility for performance improvement by reviewing feedback and refining presentation and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Passion for modeling, self-expression, and creative storytelling.
  • Comfortable in front of the camera and able to take direction well.
  • All ages, backgrounds, body types, and gender identities are welcome — diversity and authenticity are central to Thread & Promise.
  • Prior modeling, acting, or performance experience is helpful but not required.
  • Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism.
  • Interest in ethical fashion, social justice, or creative arts is a plus.

Commitment

  • Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week (flexible schedule).
  • In-person participation required for NYC-based photo and video shoots.
  • Minimum 6-month commitment preferred.

What You’ll Gain

  • Experience modeling for a mission-driven fashion and media initiative.
  • Professional portfolio content (photos and video footage).
  • Collaboration with photographers, designers, and filmmakers.
  • Mentorship, references, and creative development opportunities.
  • The fulfillment of using your image and artistry to tell stories of resilience, beauty, and promise.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Walk with purpose — model the stories of resilience, artistry, and hope that make every thread a promise.

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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