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SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES Volunteer with SCORE
As a SCORE Volunteer:
- Support local entrepreneurs
- Network and build new relationships
- Help grow your local small business community
- Expand your skillset and professional reputation
- And more!
Why Volunteer with SCORE?
BUILDING A FUTURE
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 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. SCORE Pittsburgh is currently looking for business mentors!

What you'll do:
- Advise small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Guide clients in developing business plans and business growth
- Share business knowledge, experience, and practical “know how”
- Inspire business owners to achieve their ownership dreams
Qualifications:
- Broad and deep experience as a business owner or as an upper-level business manager
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/month
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Volunteer with SCORE?
BUILDING A FUTURE
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 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Small Business Mentoring Leader
SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide business mentoring and education in more than 230 chapters across 1,500 communities nationwide.

Support for Everyone
SCORE is a uniquely American organization that synthesizes two historic national ideals: entrepreneurial spirit and volunteerism. SCORE helps a diverse range of American Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs.

Big Impact on Small Businesses
In 2021, SCORE mentors helped start 25,084 businesses and create 71,475 non-owner new jobs and 96,559 total new jobs.
LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT
As a SCORE volunteer, you will leave a lasting impact in your local business community. You will have the chance to work alongside other community-minded, business volunteers to build your local small business community.
Among the many reasons why SCORE volunteers love their roles:
- Give back to your business community
- Expand your business reputation locally
- Network with local and national business experts
- Develop new skills and SCORE training
- Build deeper connections to your local community
- Receive local and national recognition for your efforts
- Invest your time and efforts positively help others