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Join MBMentors and help empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in Minnesota. Volunteer your expertise and passion for 6-12 hours a month to make a lasting impact in our business community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community? We need your skills and expertise!
MBMentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization, and we are looking for volunteers to support our mission of helping entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Minnesota. If you have a passion to assist business people and have 6 - 12 hours a month available, consider becoming an MBMentor team member!
MBMentors is looking for a volunteer to help us with a once a month onsite event.
Do you enjoy planning meetings, ordering food, coordinating on-site meetings? We have a need for a volunteer to help us for a few hours, once a month. Here are the details:
Location: Downtown, Minneapolis (parking paid)
Event Time: Second Thursday of the month, (September 2025 – April 2026) 7:15 – 10:00 am
Responsibilities:
Catering & Setup
1. Order Food and Beverage once a month for approximately 60 people.
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Order breakfast and coffee refresh 3 – 4 days prior to meeting. Vendors vary (e.g., Panera, Bruegger’s, etc.).
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Coordinate delivery with catering vendor (e.g., DoorDash). Delivery is to arrive no later than 7:15 am
2. Catering Coordination (on-site):
Breakfast
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Arrive at meeting site by 7:15 AM to meet driver with breakfast delivery at front door and escort them to the dining room.
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Set-up food and beverages by 7:45
Morning Break
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2 alternatives for refresh:
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1: Preorder coffee refresh through breakfast vendor.
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2: Order and pickup coffee from nearby Starbucks.
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(If delivered) meet delivery of coffee refresh by 9:15 am at front door
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Refresh is to be taken to 16th floor kitchenette for set-up.
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After main meeting breaks at 9:30, cleanup dining room.
Name Tags & Participant Check-in
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Name Tags – Order and provide blank tags and markers at the welcome table.
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Have agendas available for all participants (from MBM team leader
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Welcome participants and speakers as they arrive.
Skills and Qualities:
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Organized and punctual, particularly for catering delivery coordination.
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Friendly and welcoming, able to assist with participant and speaker check-ins.
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Ability to handle logistics for catering or coffee options depending on the event's needs.
Time Commitment:
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Arrive at 7:15 AM for catering delivery coordination.
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Available onsite until 10:00 am
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Are you a seasoned banking professional looking to make a meaningful impact in our community? We're seeking experienced individuals to serve as Volunteer Mentors, providing invaluable guidance and advice to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners. This part-time volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your financial expertise to foster local economic growth and empower the next generation of business leaders.
Role Overview:
As a Volunteer Mentor, you'll work directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners, offering your insights on various financial aspects crucial to their success. As a mentor you'll provide practical, actionable advice, helping mentees navigate the complexities of business finance.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-on-one mentorship to entrepreneurs and small business owners, offering guidance on financial strategies, business planning, and growth.
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Share your expertise in areas such as:
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Access to capital: loan applications, credit lines, alternative funding.
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Financial management: budgeting, cash flow, profit and loss analysis.
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Banking relationships: optimizing services, understanding financial products.
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Risk assessment and mitigation from a financial perspective.
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Strategic financial planning for growth and sustainability.
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Offer constructive feedback and support, helping mentees identify challenges and develop solutions.
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Act as a trusted advisor, encouraging sound financial practices and informed decision-making.
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Commit approximately 8-10 hours per month, with flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability and the needs of mentees.
Qualifications:
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Professional experience in the banking sector, with a strong understanding of commercial banking, small business lending, or financial advising.
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Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical, and empathetic advice.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A passion for supporting local businesses and fostering entrepreneurship.
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Patience, adaptability, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Benefits of Volunteering
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Make a tangible difference: Directly contribute to the success and growth of local businesses.
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Share your wisdom: Apply your years of experience in a new and rewarding way.
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Network: Connect with diverse entrepreneurs and fellow community leaders.
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Personal fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of empowering others to achieve their dreams.
If you're ready to share your banking acumen and help build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem, we encourage you to apply!
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Support Our Mission of Helping Small Businesses Succeed
MBMentors is a 501(c)3 non-profit. We are financially sustained by the funds provide by individuals and organizations who align with our mission and donate to support our organizations’ work. We are all volunteers who give our time, talents, skills and knowledge to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get started and grow. Our advising, webinars, and business plan support are all free for anyone use and attend. By supporting us, you are supporting small businesses create new jobs.
Your donations help us build new programs and resources. Please consider becoming a donor or sponsor.
We welcome your tax deductible donation. Thank you!
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