MicroMentor

Be a Mentor MicroMentor is a nonprofit program that connects emerging entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals in mentoring relationships. MicroMentor's mission is to help traditionally underserved entrepreneurs--women, minorities, recent immigrants, the poor, and the disabled--navigate the opportunities and challenges of growing a business.
How do I Become a Mentor?
Use the "Apply to Be a Mentor " button below to access the sign-up form. Enter information about your experience and expertise. Mentors can actively search for an entrepreneur or review direct match requests received from entrepreneurs. Both entrepreneurs and mentors participate in the matching process to control their connections. Once connected, relationships progress over email and telephone, typically the mentoring relationship lasts about three months with a committment of approximately six hours per month.
Why do Mentors Volunteer?
Erika Hovland has found that her volunteer work with MicroMentor has a tangible benefit: "I feel like I can make more of an impact, and it's more meaningful to me because it's based on a relationship and I can see the long-term results from what I'm doing."
Prepared to be a Mentor? Qualifications . . .
Be at least 21 years of age. Have significant business experience and expertise, such as: three years of business ownership experience - OR - five years of management experience - OR - several years of professional experience in a specialized skill like: marketing, web site development, or accounting and financial planning. Plan to dedicate six hours a month for three months, to working with your entrepreneur toward his/her goals (actual involvement may vary). Agree not to promote goods or services from sources in which you have a financial or personal interest. Treat members of the MicroMentor community with respect and put an honest effort into each mentoring relationship. Please review our Ethical Agreement and Terms of Use.
I Want to Sign-Up
Please allow 15-20 minutes to complete the enrollment form. To prevent complications, please do not use the "Back" arrow in your web browser or page back during the application process. We respect your privacy . Privacy Policy If you have any questions, please contact us at support@micromentor.org.