Mentors for Product or Service Innovation and Development

We are seeking volunteer Mentors to support Innovators as they create, start-up or expand businesses. If your experience included new product or service development, manufacturing, testing, production, marketing or legal services, regulatory compliance or other related activities, we would love to talk to you about being a Small Business Mentor.

SCORE is a national organization, celebrating more than 60 years as a national provider of Mentoring and Education, sponsored by both the US Small Business Administration, and we are funded in part by the US Congress. Our Rhode Island team of 50 volunteers have been awarded multiple times by the SBA, the Secretary of State, and the National SCORE organization.

Our mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Our Mentors are the driving force in achieving this mission and are the backbone of our organization.

Prospective and current small business owners require a wide range of knowledge and skills to be successful. SCORE Mentors assist them in achieving their goals, by providing free business counseling. Please consider bringing your unique business knowledge, skills and experiences to strengthen our award-winning team in RI.

Our data shows that clients who receive mentoring are more likely to see positive outcomes such as businesses started, jobs created and increased revenues.

As a mentor you will:

• Assist with developing long-term business plans
• Connect clients with information and resources
• Help clients evaluate and resolve problems
• Provide guidance to improve operational effectiveness
• Coach clients to be leaders and managers
• And more

The ideal mentor has experience in the business world, whether in small businesses or large. Mentors are expected to be empathetic, professional, and effective at connecting with people. You set your own schedule. Work may be performed virtually or in-person with clients.

If you are ready to make a difference in your community, or just interested in learning more, Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Every year, our volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting small businesses and achieving new levels of success. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local economy.

For more information about the Mentor role, and to apply: https://www.score.org/volunteer/become-mentor