Stop Motion Animation Artist (Volunteer) at Mentor A Promise
Company: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote (United States Only)
Job Type: Volunteer (Recurring)
Salary: Unpaid Volunteer Role
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability. Through mentorship, literacy programs, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression, MAP empowers young people to see themselves reflected in stories of dignity, imagination, and possibility.
PromiseStories, MAP’s creative media initiative, produces mission-driven storytelling across film, animation, publishing, podcasting, and digital media to amplify youth voices and lived experiences.
Role Overview
MAP is seeking a passionate Stop Motion Animation Artist (Volunteer) to help bring youth-centered stories to life through handcrafted animation. This role supports short films, educational content, children’s storytelling, and campaign pieces that align with MAP’s dignity-centered mission.
This is a recurring volunteer opportunity requiring approximately 5–10 hours per week, with a preferred six-month commitment. Volunteers must be based in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop stop motion animation concepts aligned with MAP’s mission and values
- Create short animated pieces for educational and storytelling initiatives
- Collaborate with writers, illustrators, and content teams
- Assist in storyboard development and visual planning
- Ensure animations are accessible, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions
- Maintain professional communication using Google Workspace tools
Qualifications
- Experience with stop motion techniques (claymation, paper cut-out, object animation, etc.)
- Understanding of animation tools and production workflows
- Strong visual storytelling abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across creative teams
- Alignment with MAP’s youth empowerment mission
Preferred Skills
- Portfolio demonstrating stop motion animation work
- Experience creating children’s or educational content
- Familiarity with basic video editing software
- Interest in social impact and equity-centered storytelling
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience creating mission-driven animation
- Collaboration with writers, educators, and filmmakers
- Professional references and letters of recommendation
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful youth empowerment initiatives
- Training and creative development support
Commitment Details
- 5–10 hours per week
- Recurring volunteer role
- Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
- Fully remote (U.S.-based volunteers only)
How to Apply
Please apply directly through the official listing platform and submit the following:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter describing your stop motion experience and interest in MAP’s mission (required)
- Portfolio or sample work (required)