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Join the Northwest CT SCORE® Chapter Are you ready to retire from your day job, but still want to contribute to the new business economy? Are you a working business professional who wants to volunteer your expertise to help small businesses succeed? SCORE may be just the opportunity you are looking for to share your business knowledge and experience. If you have business experience and a desire to help others, we invite you to contact us.

Benefits to becoming a SCORE Volunteer

SCORE® members say that staying abreast of current business trends and helping small businesses succeed and grow is the only reward they need for volunteering. You will also:

  • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge that led to your successful career.
  • Enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to the success of others.
  • Provide leadership to your community.
  • Enjoy opportunities for ongoing education.

Frequently Asked Questions: 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 different skills, talents, generations, ethnic groups, and strengths of SCORE counselors add value to the quality of 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 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 from what a business owner or manager may have used in his or her career. The interview process allows 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.

To learn more about SCORE and our programs please contact us.