Volunteer Opportunities

Are you retired or ready to retire but want to contribute to the new business economy and give something back to your community? Are you a working business professional who would like to volunteer your expertise to help small businesses succeed? Do you want to keep your business acumen at peak performance? SCORE may be just the opportunity you are looking for to share your business knowledge and experience, help emerging businesses succeed, and stay active in the local and national small business marketplace.

Putnam SCORE has approximately 20 members who volunteer their time and energy to counsel and mentor those starting or operating small businesses. Our experienced counselors help clients gain the knowledge they need to succeed in their business ventures.

In addition to counseling activities, some of our members conduct workshops, serve as speakers telling others about SCORE and help out in various SCORE support activities. To learn more about our program, call SCORE at (845) 225-6030 or email us at www.putnamscore.org.

Benefits of SCORE Volunteerism
Most 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:

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

You can benefit by contributing to the growth of your community and gain personal satisfaction from sharing your knowledge with business start-ups, growing businesses and struggling businesses. SCORE business counselors often say, “We want to give something back to the community”. SCORE is a great way to contribute to the strength of your community.

At the same time, membership in SCORE will help you grow personally and professionally.

How do I know I am right for SCORE and SCORE is right for me?
It’s easy. Give us a call at (845) 225-6030 and chat with us on the phone. Better still, come in and visit us. Talk to our counselors. Observe how we conduct counseling sessions. If it seems right to you and us then give it a try and we’ll see how it works.