How To: Request A Mentor (Client/Mentor Matching)

Audience: Clients

Introduction

The quickest way to get reliable answers to your small business questions is through a SCORE mentor. To request for a mentor, you can start at https://www.score.org/find-mentor or from a local SCORE chapter website.

Clients are able to submit a request to the closest chapter and have their Client Intake coordinate with a matching mentor for your request. Please use the steps found here: Request Assistance Finding the Appropriate Mentor

Another way to find a mentor is by browser through a large network of mentors in our system by entering a keyword or a string of keywords to find the appropriate expert for your business needs. Follow the steps found here: Select a Mentor Directly

Table of Contents:

• Request Assistance Finding the Appropriate Mentor
• Select a Mentor Directly

Request Assistance Finding the Appropriate Mentor

1) Visit the SCORE.org website and select FIND A MENTOR.

2) Enter your Zip Code in the field provided and click Get Free Advice.

3) Complete the Mentor Request form and click Submit.

Note: Your request will be sent to your local chapter where it will be matched with an appropriate mentor. You will receive a confirmation email that the request was received and another notification when the mentor accepts the assignment request.

Select a Mentor Directly

1. Visit the SCORE.org website and scroll down to the Search for a Mentor block on the webpage. Enter keywords for what you are looking for in a mentor and click Search My Mentors.
       
   
   
2. You are then able to browse mentor profiles to find a good match. You can apply additional filters to your search on the left side of the page.

3. Once you have found the mentor you would like to request select the Request button on their profile.
   
   
   
   
4. Complete the Mentor Request form and click Submit. A confirmation email should be sent to you regarding your submission. Also, the mentor you've requested will receive an email regarding your mentoring request.