FAQs About Joining SCORE
What is SCORE's Vision?
SCORE's vision is to be the most recognized and utilized supplier of counseling and mentoring services to America's small business. SCORE will achieve ongoing client allegiance through: consistently providing relevant and competitive products and services; proactively anticipating and meeting the needs and expectations of a diverse client base; continuously enhancing and promoting the image of SCORE in all that we do; ensuring organizational capability and alignment; funding/enabling continuous progress and growth.
Who are SCORE volunteers?
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.
Why Does SCORE Interview Candidates?
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 Volunteers 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 specifically to business counseling and mentoring
How Can I Join SCORE?
You can call 1-800/634-0245 for a general SCORE information packet or obtain SCORE information with your membership application at the chapter office.
