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You Too Can Become a SCORE Counselor
An Opportunity to Give Back To the Community
And Help Strengthen the Local Economy
Businesses just starting or struggling can use your help! Your years of experience are invaluable to guide fledgling
businesses to success.
If you would like to provide an important community service
by volunteering your business expertise please consider joining
our dynamic organization.
Not only will you
achieve a sense of personal satisfaction, but also you'll enjoy the
camaraderie of people who are, like yourself, willing to give of their
time and knowledge to help others succeed.
Women and men SCORE Counselors encompass every facet of the business
world: accounting, purchasing, research, engineering, personnel,
marketing, importing, and more, with experience as business leaders,
executives, and
owners. Further, you don't have to be an executive or
retired to be a SCORE Counselor.
Currently active, seasoned,
business men and women who wish to take time from their busy
lives to
contribute to the success of the next wave of entrepreneurs can be
Counselors too.
Click here
to see what Howard Tolley
has to say about his experience as an Akron SCORE Counselor.
Nationwide, 11,500 men and women donate their time and talent to assist 300,000 American entrepreneurs each year.
The Akron SCORE team of men and women (currently 38) have counseled 16,000 businesses over its 40 year history.
Here are some of the opportunities
for your participation:
- Face to face counseling
- Email counseling
- Telephone counseling
- Guest speaker
- Workshop presenter
- Special events coordinator
- Marketing expert
- Membership development pro
- Fundraising chair
- Add value to the community
- Be a Small Business Mentor
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SCORE volunteers donate from 100 to over 500 hours per year. It's up to you.
What's in it for you?
Join a highly skilled team
Help Americans achieve the American Dream through small business ownership
Share your experience
Continue lifelong learning
Exercise leadership and counseling
Gain fulfillment by sharing your experience and knowledge with today's entrepreneurs
Build relationships with professionals, community leaders and small businessmen and women
Be a leader in the growth of small business success
The Akron SCORE team will help orient you to counseling resources and techniques. It starts with orientation, self-study and co-counseling. You are paired with an experienced counselor and work as a team during the training period.
Make SCORE Your First Choice in Volunteerism!
Call 330 379-3163 or send an
Email
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About Joining SCORE
What is SCORE's Vision?
SCORE's vision statement says that SCORE will be recognized as the preeminent association of experienced business counselors providing professional guidance and information through a national network of chapters, strategic alliances and a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. This will strengthen the local and national economy through the creation of successful small businesses.
Who are SCORE members?
SCORE members are successful, business professionals just like you. The men and women of SCORE have owned, operated and/or managed businesses. The skills of business counselors represent different talents, generations, ethnic groups and strengths. The variety of people and skills adds value to the quality of SCORE's business advice.
Do I Have To Be Retired To Join SCORE?
No. A number of SCORE members own businesses, manage corporations or own consulting firms. These working professionals contribute to SCORE as counselors and workshop presenters, just as our retired professionals volunteer. Both retired and working professionals are welcome in SCORE.
How Can I Join SCORE?
To join SCORE, contact the Akron SCORE chapter. Call us at 330-379-3163 or send us an Email. Ask for a SCORE membership application and/or information about SCORE.
Why Does SCORE Interview Candidates Before Accepting Members?
There are many business people with exceptional business management skills. However, transferring business skills into a counseling and mentoring situation requires additional and different skills than a business owner or manager may have used in his or her career. The interview process allow both the SCORE chapter and the potential SCORE member to see if this volunteer opportunity is a good fit for the organization and potential counselor.
Why Do New SCORE Members Participate in a Training Program?
All new SCORE members participate in an orientation and training program, so they understand SCORE's mission, services and the opportunities for volunteer participation. The Counselor Professional Development Program also provides guidance on how to be a business counselor and apply new listening, interviewing and problem-solving skills to business counseling and mentoring.
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