Volunteer to become a SCORE Business Counselor

We always need new volunteers to support our business counseling efforts. There are no dues and no costs to join. Our members are retired and semi-retired men and women professionals who have already achieved business successes and are sharing those experiences with others.

If you would enjoy sharing your experience and helping others to achieve success, then you may qualify to become a SCORE counselor. Come to a meeting and explore the possibilities.

We make your introduction easy. Before you are allowed to counsel clients you must complete a number of steps. You must attend two to three monthly Chapter meetings and you will be required to sit-in on a number of counseling sessions to observe our procedures.

After you've had a chance to feel comfortable with the organization and we mutually agree, you can decide to join us. You will be required to attend our "Counselor's Training" course and we will register you with the National organization and add you to a counseling schedule at the location you have chosen.

In addition to counseling, you may be asked to join one of our working committees or represent Score at outside events such as Chamber of Commerce lunches or events. A couple times a year you will also be invited to attend courses or additional member training activities. These activities help us stay current with business activities in our community and with the overall business world.

If you have any questions contact our Membership Chairman. Call Howard on 815-226-9766 or send email to hscscore@aol.com

Benefits of membership

• Opportunity to share your business experience and knowledge
• Chance to contribute to your community by helping local businesses
• Experience the personal rewards of assisting others to succeed
• Participate in enjoyable social opportunities with other success oriented people

Minimum Requirements

• You must have management or business ownership experience.
• You must attend the Counselor training provided by SCORE.
• You must be willing to give at least 10 hours a month to counseling or other activities.
• You must be able to relate and communicate with a diverse client base.
• You are expected to attend at least one of our Small Business Workshops.
• You must support or participate in Score's community relations activities.
• You must be willing to conform to the SCORE Code of Conduct.

Our utmost concern is client welfare and confidentiality.

We consistently deliver "quality" services.

Our ethical conduct is above reproach.

We continuously strive for self improvement to achieve personal and professional growth.

Independently, and as a group, we try to make significant contributions to our community.

See our Code of Conduct