Volunteer with SCORE Pittsburgh

Support Local Small Businesses

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

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!

Business Mentor

Over 10000 volunteers serving clients in over 1500 communities

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: 5-10 hours/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I volunteer at SCORE?

We offer multiple volunteer roles to fit many levels of experience, skills, and time commitments — from experienced business mentor to local chapter support. Review the roles listed above to find a great match for you. Your local chapter will contact you for an interview to understand your volunteer goals and interests. Then apply!

What are the qualifications to be a SCORE volunteer?

SCORE volunteer roles are varied and the qualifications for each are different. Check out the roles and apply to volunteer. Your local chapter can help you find the best role fit for you.

What should I expect as a SCORE volunteer?

As a SCORE Volunteer, you will be part of a large, highly-respected, national non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of small businesses across the U.S. You will work with many great people, all with a common vision to support small business owners. You will have the support and infrastructure of a local chapter and national headquarters to give you the tools and opportunities to excel as a volunteer.

Why should I volunteer with SCORE?

The reasons to volunteer range from professional development to personal gratification. At SCORE, you get it all. You will grow and expand as a business professional working with small businesses. You can also directly help individual entrepreneurs achieve success. Ultimately, you will know that you have made a positive impact on business owners in your community.

What kinds of training and onboarding should I expect?

The training and onboarding at SCORE varies based on the volunteer role you take. Some roles require more training and onboarding, while other roles require less. For example, a business mentor requires a 90-day provisional training period, with a certification that is awarded after successful completion. Alternatively, a chapter support volunteer typically requires less training to understand chapter processes and policies to support chapter outreach and program implementation.

How do I apply to become a SCORE volunteer?

To become a SCORE volunteer, you will need to complete a volunteer application. Your application will be sent to the SCORE chapter near you for review. SCORE will contact you for an appointment to interview you to understand your experience, background and interest.

Who we are: Over 10,000 Volunteers serving clients in over 1,500 communities

Small Business Mentoring Leader

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

Of SCORE's 2021 Client Base, 59 percent were women, 44 percent were minorities, and 9 percent were veterans.

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.