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Business Mentor: Help NC Small Business Owners Succeed (Remote)
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Raleigh, NC
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
About 10 hours per week on average, including mentoring, role duties, and meetings
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
25+
Description
Give Eastern North Carolina entrepreneurs the guidance of someone who has built, run, or managed a business.
About SCORE Raleigh
SCORE Raleigh is a volunteer-led chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. We provide free mentoring and education to entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Mentors are the heart of the chapter, and every mentor has a voice in how it runs.
What you will do
- Provide free, confidential one-on-one mentoring to aspiring and established business owners
- Help clients clarify goals, evaluate options, and take practical next steps without making decisions for them
- Connect clients with SCORE tools, workshops, and subject matter experts
- Record sessions and outcomes accurately in Engage
- Attend monthly chapter meetings and contribute to chapter workshops
Who fits
- Experience starting, running, managing, or advising a small business in the United States
- Strong listening, coaching, and communication skills
- Reliable follow-through in a remote setting
- Willingness to serve at least 12 months
Location
Volunteer must be in or near Raleigh, NC
Associated Location
Eastern NC
Raleigh, NC, USA
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Instructions:
Time commitment
At least 5 hours per week on average, including client sessions, documentation, and chapter participation.
Location and format
Remote, North Carolina. We meet virtually each month and in person quarterly. Attendance at chapter meetings is required.
Requirements and expectations
- Complete orientation and mentor certification within 30 days] of registration
- Agree to the SCORE Code of Ethics, including client confidentiality and no solicitation of clients or promotion of personal business interests
