Alumni Mentorship Initiative – Dial a Friend
“Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes — to change a life, to find direction, to feel seen.”
Today’s IIT students are navigating a world that’s more complex, competitive, and isolating than ever.
They don’t need lectures.
They need listeners.
They don’t need more pressure.
They need perspective.
This is your chance — to be the mentor you once needed.
Why Join as a Mentor-Coach?
- Reconnect with the IIT legacy that shaped you
- Share the lessons no textbook ever taught.
- Build honest, two-way conversations that help both sides grow.
- Leave behind more than success — leave behind significance.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re calling on IIT alumni who are:
- Thoughtful, empathetic, and driven to give back
- Curious learners as much as they are mentors
- Ready to guide — not with answers, but with questions
- Willing to invest at least 1–2 hours per month to change someone’s journey
The Impact You’ll Create
- Help students gain clarity when everything feels confusing
- Encourage resilience in the face of failure
- Offer wisdom that turns doubt into confidence
- Build lifelong bonds that start with a single message
Disclaimer:
This initiative is led by WHEELS Global Foundation as a volunteer-driven effort. While we ensure a safe and meaningful environment, WHEELS holds no legal responsibility for individual conversations. (Final language subject to legal review.)
Sign Up and Show Up
No pressure. No prep.
Just real people, real stories, and real impact.
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”
— Steven Spielberg
“A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.”
— Zig Ziglar
