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Join MB Mentors 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!
MB Mentors 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 MB Mentor team member!
Empower Minnesota’s Small Businesses: Become a Volunteer Mentor!
Are you passionate about helping entrepreneurs turn their dreams into thriving realities? Join Minnesota Business Mentors (MB Mentors), the state’s premier all volunteer business non-profit dedicated to fostering local business growth.
We provide high-impact, 1:1 business coaching to entrepreneurs and small business owners across Minnesota—at absolutely no cost to them. To continue this mission, we’re looking for seasoned professionals and industry experts ready to pay their success forward.
Why Join MB Mentors?
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Make a Tangible Difference: You will directly influence the trajectory of local startups and established small businesses, guiding CEOs through hurdles and celebrating their wins.
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A Network of Peers: Join a prestigious community of more than 40 experienced professionals. We value collective knowledge and provide ongoing training and resources to help you excel in your mentoring role.
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Impactful Flexibility: With a commitment of just 8 –12 hours per month, you can change the course of a business.
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Remote-Friendly: While we are a Minnesota-based organization, the majority of our mentoring is conducted via Zoom or phone, allowing you to volunteer from wherever you are.
Ready to Share Your Expertise?
If you have the experience and the heart to help Minnesota’s business community thrive, we want to meet you. Help us build a stronger, more vibrant economy—one entrepreneur at a time.
We are looking for mentors in the Twin Cities and Rochester areas
Time Commitment: 8 - 12 hours a month
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We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join MB Mentors, a dedicated 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organization.
Our mission is to advise, support, and empower entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minnesota business community by providing our skills, experiences, and knowledge—mostly at no cost.
This is a volunteer position vital to maintaining the high quality and commitment of our team. The primary focus of this role is to manage the initial stages of the volunteer recruitment and onboarding process.
Key Responsibilities-
Volunteer Interviewing: Conduct initial interviews with prospective volunteers to assess their skills, experience, alignment with MB Mentors' mission, and commitment level.
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Application Review: Review volunteer applications, resumes, and relevant materials to identify suitable candidates for mentoring and administrative roles.
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Coordination: Schedule and manage interview times with candidates and relevant internal stakeholders (when necessary).
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Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for new volunteer applicants, providing timely updates on their application status and answering initial questions.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of all volunteer applications, interview notes, and onboarding progress.
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Process Improvement: Offer recommendations to refine the volunteer recruitment and interview process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Qualifications and Skills
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Experience: Previous experience in Human Resources, recruiting, interviewing, or a similar role is preferred.
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Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly and conduct professional, engaging interviews.
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Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple applications and communication threads simultaneously.
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Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for the mission of MB Mentors—supporting and empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Professionalism: High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
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Technology Proficiency: Comfort with standard digital communication tools (email, video conferencing) and basic database/spreadsheet management.
Why Volunteer with Us?
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Impact: Directly contribute to the growth and success of the Minnesota small business community.
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Networking: Join a diverse, experienced team of professionals driven by a desire to give back.
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Flexibility: This volunteer role offers flexible hours that can be managed remotely, accommodating other professional and personal commitments.
If you are passionate about HR, supporting community initiatives, and helping build a strong team of dedicated volunteers, we encourage you to apply!
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CEO Roundtable Facilitator
MB Mentors is an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start, run and grow their businesses. We actively helping small businesses through our free service offerings. Our volunteers are passionate and committed, driving impactful change throughout Minnesota.
Join us in leading engaging discussions that inspire business leaders to connect, learn, and grow! We are looking for dynamic Roundtable Facilitators to guide small groups of small business owners through insightful conversations. As a facilitator, you’ll be instrumental in fostering meaningful networking, problem-solving, and skill-building among peers.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead and guide roundtable discussions, ensuring a positive, inclusive atmosphere
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Encourage open dialogue, exchange of ideas, and collaborative problem-solving
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Keep conversations productive and respectful
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Summarize key insights and action items after each session
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Help create an environment where business leaders can thrive and learn from each other
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in facilitating group discussions or meetings
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to manage group dynamics and maintain focus
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Comfortable with documenting meeting outcomes and follow-ups
Time Commitment:
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1/2 day per month for roundtable meetings (same day each month) for 10 months. Off in August and December
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Additional 1/4 day per month for administrative work
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of small business in Minnesota!
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Support Our Mission of Helping Small Businesses Succeed
Founded in 2020, MB Mentors is a 501(c)3 non-profit. We are staffed by volunteers who give their time, talents, skills and knowledge to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get started and grow.
We are available to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Minnesota - at no charge. Our mentoring/advising, webinars/workshops, business plans guidance, women's collective lab and online resources are all free. We are self-funded and don't ask for donations.
To the Economic Development Departments in Minnesota cities and counties we welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we might collaborate to further support startups and business owners in your community.
Contact MBM today to learn more!
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