Nonprofit
Published 9/12/25 9:02AM

Become a virtual mentor: Inspire teens to dream and plan for their future!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour a week, completed at your convenience
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    400
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    One school year commitment (September – June). Must reside in the US. Mentors must complete a background check that includes providing a valid social security number.

    Description

    Become a virtual mentor: Inspire teens to dream and plan for their future!

    Inspire the next generation of students by signing up to be a virtual volunteer mentor! iCouldBe provides high school students with an online community of mentors, empowering teens to thrive in school, plan for future careers, and achieve in life. Just an hour of your time per week can help support high school students in communities across the country!

    Virtual mentors volunteer for at least one school year and spend one hour per week working with students on our private, safe, and secure virtual mentoring platform. iCouldBe provides training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure your volunteer experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. No travel, no scheduling, just meaningful online mentorship.

    Whether you are new to online programs or tech savvy, our user-friendly platform makes it easy to connect and volunteer from anywhere in the US. Make a true difference in a young person’s life with iCouldBe!

    Join us to learn more about iCouldBe at an upcoming webinar.

    Sign up for an upcoming webinar.

    Choose from one of the following upcoming webinars below:

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 2pm - 3pm ET (Copy and paste link in your browser to register.) https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qhFxoXirS3SbBOTvamBA3w

    Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1pm - 2pm ET (Copy and paste link in your browser to register.) https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SYZOjKZHQWGwRTu7jExjAw

    Get Involved (icouldbe.org) Copy and paste into your web browser.

    We look forward to having you as an iCouldBe virtual mentor!

    We welcome people of any race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not tolerate expressions of bigotry, oppression, intimidation, hatred, bullying, harassment or abuse, nor will we tolerate threats of harm to anyone.

    Watch our video to learn more: Introduction to iCouldBe

    Location

    On-site
    New York, New York, US

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