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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 3d

🌟 Mentor Spotlight: Josephine 🌟

Josephine inspires high school students to dream big and find their direction. Her guidance helps them move forward with confidence and purpose.

💡 Be that spark: iCouldBe.org

#iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 4d

⚖️ The verdict is in: mentorship matters! ⚖️

Legal professionals — your experience in justice & advocacy can inspire the next generation. Volunteer 1-2hrs a week as a virtual mentor with iCouldBe!

Know someone who would make a great mentor? Tag them!

#MentorshipMatters #LawCareers #iCouldBe

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 10d

One connection can change a student’s future. ✨

Some dream out loud, some quietly figure out who they want to be, and some just need guidance.

At iCouldBe, mentors help them take real steps — one message at a time. 💫

Your DAF gift makes it possible.

#DAFDay #iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters

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iCouldBe provides high school students with an online community of professional mentors, empowering teens to stay in school, plan for future careers, and achieve in life.

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 11d

💛 We love hearing how mentors connect with their mentees through tools like the Connections Map. From exploring career paths to sharing life lessons, these moments help students see what’s possible and build confidence for the future.

Learn more at iCouldBe.org.

#iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 12d

Mentorship doesn’t just shape careers — it builds life skills. 💪 Share this with someone who could inspire the next generation! #iCouldBe #MentorshipForLife

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 16d

💼 Finance pros — invest in the future! 💼

1–2 hrs/week as a virtual mentor can compound into lasting impact. Help students bank on their potential!

#MentorshipMatters #FinanceCareers #iCouldBe #VirtualMentoring

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 17d

Exciting news! 🎉 iCouldBe’s volunteer mentor opportunity will be featured in Idealist’s social media roundup on Friday, 10/3.

Help spread the word: comment on their post about your experience mentoring with iCouldBe — your story can inspire future mentors! ✨

#iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #Volunteer

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 18d

🌟 Mentor Spotlight 🌟

Rose mentors to invest in the future and give students the support they need to flourish. Inspired by her own mentors, she’s paying it forward with care and encouragement.

#MentorSpotlight #iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment #BeTheDifference

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 24d

🚨 Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics & law enforcement — your experience can guide the next generation! Just 1–2 hrs/week as a mentor makes a big impact.

Tag someone in emergency services who’d be a great mentor or share this post!

#MentorshipMatters #EmergencyServices #iCouldBe

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 25d

Mentoring isn’t just about giving back—it’s about growing alongside mentees as they work toward their goals.

💙 Every connection is a chance to learn, inspire, and create impact together.

#iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #MentorImpact #FutureReady #GiveBack #PayItForward #InspireTogether

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · 26d

Mentorship opens doors that once felt out of reach. With every conversation, our mentees are building bridges to new opportunities. 💡

👉 Know someone who would make a great mentor? Tag them below or share this post with them!

#MentorshipMatters #ICouldBe #YouthVoices

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 19

🗣️ Journalists, PR pros, marketers & more — your voice can shape the next generation! Just 1–2 hrs/week as a mentor makes a big impact.

Tag a comms pro who’d be a great mentor or share this post!

#MentorshipMatters #Communications #iCouldBe

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 18

iCouldBe is delighted to welcome Isabel Rugerio to our team! Isabel is the Program Manager for our AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund program. Please join us in welcoming Isabel aboard and you can learn more about her here:
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Welcome to iCouldBe’s new Program Manager Isabel Rugerio

We are delighted to welcome Isabel as the newest member of the iCouldBe team! Here is a small snapshot of Isabel’s amazing background. When Isabel was in high school studying art she aspired …

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 17

One of the most common reasons mentors join iCouldBe? To give teens the support they wish they’d had themselves. 💛

#iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #FutureFocused #MentorVoices

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 16

Sometimes the greatest gift a mentor gives is being an outside voice of support and guidance. 💙

✨ Be that voice for a student—become a mentor at iCouldBe.org.

#TestimonialTuesday #BeAMentor #MentorshipMatters

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 11

🏅 Coaches, trainers, athletes & more — your experience can inspire the next generation! Just 1–2 hrs a week can make a huge impact.

Know someone in athletics who’d be a great mentor? Tag them!

#MentorshipMatters #Athletics #iCouldBe

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 10

Mentors tell us year after year how impactful and rewarding iCouldBe is—for students and for them.

💛 Ready to make a difference this school year? Become a mentor at iCouldBe.org.

#MentorshipMatters #iCouldBe #GiveBack

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 5

Know someone in health sciences who would make an amazing mentor? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Tag them in the comments and encourage them to join the iCouldBe waitlist for the 2025–2026 school year!

#HealthCareHeroes #MentorshipMatters #iCouldBe #VirtualMentoring

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 5

💙 Calling all health science professionals! 💙

Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, and more — your expertise can inspire the next generation of students. With just 1–2 hours a week, you can make a lasting impact through virtual mentoring.

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Sep 3

Hearing reflections like this reminds us how much impact the right tools (and the right mentor!) can make in a student’s journey. 💛

Want to help students access support, guidance, and resources that last a lifetime? Become a mentor today at iCouldBe.org.

#MentorshipMatters #iCouldBe #GiveBack

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Aug 27

🌟 A new chapter at iCouldBe 🌟

M. Michelle Derosier, our Associate Executive Director, is stepping into the role of Executive Director!

Read her welcome message and vision for the future here: icouldbe.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/a...

#Leadership #Mentoring #iCouldBe

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Aug 21

📣 Use your experience to make a lasting impact! 📣

Your experience can help high school students explore their future. iCouldBe is seeking mentors age 55+ to provide virtual mentoring during the 2025–2026 school year.

📌 Join today: iCouldBe.org

#MentorshipMatters #MakeADifference #iCouldBe

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Aug 20

🌟 Mentor Spotlight 🌟

Mainul mentors to help young people rise above distractions and find their path. With positivity and guidance, he’s making a difference every step of the way.

#MentorSpotlight #iCouldBe #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment #BeTheDifference

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iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Aug 19

Moments like this warm our hearts! 💙

Mentors inspire, guide, and leave a lasting impact.

Ready to make a difference? ✨
Become an iCouldBe mentor at iCouldBe.org.

#iCouldBe #TestimonialTuesday #MentorshipMatters #BeAMentor #PositiveImpact #Inspiration

iCouldBe.org @icouldbe.org · Aug 18

We’re so grateful to our board member, Jamie Kohen, for taking the time to connect with our summer interns & share her wisdom. Her article offers valuable tips for college — insights our interns found both helpful & inspiring! ✨ www.linkedin.com/pulse/coachi...

#CollegeReadiness #Coaching #iCouldBe

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