SCORE’s work would not be possible without our volunteers, who selflessly give their time and talent to help small business owners succeed. SCORE’s volunteers provide business mentoring and education to empower local entrepreneurs, create jobs and grow the American economy.
SCORE Volunteers Have a Wealth of Experience to Share
SCORE volunteers come from a wide array of backgrounds and industries, bringing extensive business experience and a strong commitment to helping small business owners thrive. This collective expertise fuels the success of local entrepreneurs and strengthens our communities.
Meet some of our SCORE volunteer mentors:
SCORE mentors help entrepreneurs by sharing their knowledge and real-world business experience and expertise. Last year alone, SCORE volunteers provided 4 million hours of critical, timely mentoring and education, supporting clients in navigating funding options, finding customers, responding to economic challenges and adapting daily operations.
You don’t have to be retired to volunteer with SCORE. Founded in 1964, SCORE originally stood for Service Corps of Retired Executives, but now we simply go by SCORE – about half of our volunteers currently work as entrepreneurs and executives, and the other half are retired.
Share Your Expertise and Make a Difference
SCORE is actively recruiting volunteers to share their business insights with entrepreneurs. By volunteering, you can make a meaningful impact on small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs through various roles that leverage your skills, knowledge and experience.
SCORE Greater Seattle was named the 2025 Chapter of the Year (COTY) for its outstanding work helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses through free, expert mentoring and educational resources. "In just one year, 160 volunteers helped more than 12,000 small businesses live their dreams and support the local economy. Dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs at any stage of business, these volunteers continue to share their expertise and years of experience with more small business owners each year,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
SCORE named Kat Shepherd of Moreno Valley, Calif., the winner of its 2023 Conductor Field Leadership Award for her outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the nonprofit organization and its mission. An entrepreneur herself with more than 30 years of experience, Shepherd launched her business in 1997 and provides website design, lead generation and digital marketing services to clients including Fortune 500 companies.
Every day, our mentors help small business owners start, grow and achieve new levels of success. Volunteers are our lifeblood and the reason for that success. Join us today. Enter your ZIP code to start your SCORE volunteer application.
