Translate
Every day, our mentors help small business owners start, grow and achieve new levels of success. These volunteers are our lifeblood and the reason for that success.
Not Quite Ready to Apply?
No worries! Sign up to receive more information about our volunteer mentor program. Explore the rewarding world of giving back to your business community, expanding your network, and making a positive impact. We'll keep you in the loop on how you can leverage your expertise to help entrepreneurs thrive.
Be part of something greater than yourself.
- SCORE is the premier volunteer small business mentoring organization in America. By joining SCORE, you’ll contribute to business success in ways far beyond your current or past jobs.
- Connect with thousands of wonderful peer volunteers across the country in our shared mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
- Make a positive difference by helping entrepreneurs and small businesses by sharing your business expertise with those who are interested in starting or running their own business.
If you have the time and the desire to help the small business community, this is a way to extend the experience of being part of an organization doing worthwhile things.
Why Volunteer with SCORE?
Quite simply, if you want to make a lasting impact in your small business community, SCORE is the place to do that. Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. You can make a meaningful difference in a business owner’s life by giving your time and experience.
SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and training in all 50 U.S. states and territories. In 2022, our volunteers conducted 278,783 mentoring sessions across the nation for 4.65 million hours!
Among the many reasons why SCORE volunteers love their roles:
- Give back to your business community
- Expand your business reputation
- Network with local and national business experts and clients
- Develop new skills through peer learning and SCORE training
- Build deeper connections to your community
- Receive local and national recognition for your efforts
- Leverage your knowledge and experience to positively help others
There are Several Ways to Volunteer
Mentor
Subject Matter Expert
Workshop Presenter
Volunteer
Mentor
Mentors are trained and proficient in guiding our diverse client base on business basics. They are given the training and resources to mentor any client including existing businesses and start-up clients. This role works directly with clients to help assess business needs and to guide clients toward successful solutions. They also help connect clients with subject matter experts, SCORE templates and tools and community resources. Learn more about becoming a mentor.
What are my next steps in becoming a SCORE volunteer?
Learn more about volunteer onboarding and training. When you're ready, begin the mentor application process below.
Enter your zip code in the field below and apply today.
