Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

If you're interested in getting involved with MBM, please fill out this short form and we'll get in contact with you.

General Info

MicroBusiness Mentors is a non-profit micro-credit organization that promotes self-reliance through training, mentors, and loans. As the only business training and micro-loan program targeting the Hispanic community in Utah Valley, we are helping to cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship and self-reliance within our clients as they supplement their incomes through micro-enterprise ventures. MicroBusiness Mentors provides three services to clients: a Free 10 week entrepreneurship course, business loans to qualified graduates of the course, and mentoring and networking with the busines community.

How to Get Involved

Train

Trainers:

MBM Trainers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients as they team-teach business classes in Spanish or English. Trainers will also work on enhancing and customizing the existing curriculum. We are looking for creative and dedicated trainers with applicable business experience and solid understanding of business and economic principles. Trainers volunteer for an average of six hours per week and will receive up to 2 hours of internship credit for their participation in the program.

Alumni Trainers:

MBM Alumni Trainers will have the opportunity to teach classes to graduates of the MBM program in Spanish or English. Trainers will be responsible for teaching a small group of clients, addressing individual business questions, and documenting clients' progress. We are looking for creative and dedicated trainers with applicable business experience and solid understanding of business and economic principles. Alumni Trainers volunteer for an average of six hours per week and will receive up to 2 hours of internship credit for their participation in the program.

Volunteer

Accounting Clerk:

The accounting clerk will have the opportunity to work closely with the microcredit segment of the organization by maintaining accurate records and improving accounting procedures. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and have applicable accounting experience. Accounting volunteers spend around 6 hours per week and will receive up to 2 hours of internship credit for their participation in the program.

Director of Communications:

The Director of Communications will coordinate public relations initiatives for MBM, such as community advertising and volunteer recruiting. Responsibilities include designing and distributing flyers, implementing community outreach efforts, researching growth strategies, coordinating fundraising initiatives and networking with local organizations. We are looking for driven and outgoing individuals with the ability to work independently and think creatively. The Director of Communications will spend between five and ten hours per week and will receive up to 3 hours of internship credit for participation in the program.

Class Coordinator:

The Class Coordinator will coordinate all class-related activities and publicity events. Responsibilities include compiling / publishing all class materials, creating meeting calendars and agendas, preparing for class each week, and planning graduation. We are looking for organized and self-directed individuals with the ability to work in stressful situations and think creatively. The class coordinator will volunteer for 5-8 hours per week and will receive up to 2 hours of internship credit for participation in the program.

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations:

The Assistant Director of Alumni will work with the Alumni Director to manage the administrative affairs of the alumni and oversee the Alumni Trainers. Responsibilities include attending alumni classes, overseeing alumni trainers (including providing training and assistance as needed), and helping to find business mentors in the community. We are looking for self-directed, responsible individuals who are fluent in Spanish and have applicable business and teaching experience. The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will volunteer around 6 hours per week and will receive up to 2 hours of internship credit for participation in the program.

Mentor

Mentors provide regular support and guidance to MBM graduates as they implement their business plans and grow their businesses. A mentor can be any member of the business community who has demonstrated the skills necessary to provide advice, feedback, and networking opportunities to graduates as they embark on their path towards self-employment. Mentors and MBM graduates should meet on a monthly basis for at least six months after graduation.

Get more info

To find out more information about volunteering with MBM, please fill out the short form above.