Volunteer

Volunteer Counseling Opportunity for 2012-2013

Interested in volunteering your time to counsel small businesses?   We are looking for volunteer counselors for the 2012-2013 season to assist small business owners in developing their businesses. Areas of expertise can include Marketing, Finance, or Business Planning. Volunteers commit 50 hours per calendar year to assist entrepreneurs. Applications are reviewed based on client demand. To apply, please complete the the online application.

 

Apply here: Mason SBDC Volunteer Network Application

Operations Internships for Summer 2012

We are currently looking for Operations Interns interested in marketing and non-profit management for the Summer 2012.

Visit Internships.com for more information on the program.

 

Testimonials:

 

"I am so glad that I had the opportunity to intern for Mason SBDC! The hours I volunteered were according to my needs and very flexible. Everyone in the office was friendly and always ready to give me a hand so I could learn. I couldn't have asked for a better internship over the summer and I definitely plan to come back and help again!"                         

Zehra Rahman, Operations Intern

 

 

"I volunteered as an Operational Intern at Mason SBDC. It was a great experience and I learned a lot about what it takes to run a good business. I hope to use the knowledge I gained from my experience at Mason SBDC in a future career in business."

Numra Tariq, Operations Intern

 

 

"Mason SBDC has taught me so much during my internship with them. I've gained valuable knowledge in customer service, I've enhanced my administrative skills considerably, and I've learned how to prepare and execute project plans. I'm very grateful for everything Mason SBDC has done for me. "

Samantha Nelson, Operations Intern

 

 

"Interning at Mason SBDC has been a very informative experience. I have learned so much about entrepreneurship and starting a small business. Through my internship I have become proficient at reaching out to various media outlets and the community. It is encouraging to see Mason SBDC help professionals solidify the ground beneath their feet so they can build their business with confidence."

Lorraine Engle, Operations Intern

 

 

"As a projects intern at Mason SBDC for this semester, I have been impressed by the level of impact I have been able to make and the trust that I would be able to work diligently on the organization’s mission. Through research, presentations, and interacting with various actors in Northern Virginia’s small business network, I have been able to develop my business skills and assist my wonderful co-workers. My experience as an intern has exposed me first-hand to how business works and has made a lasting impact on my path to a long-term career."

Evan Novalis, Operations Intern

 

Kirsten Patterson, Operations Intern

Danielle Libi, Operations Intern

Patrick Hoover, Operations Intern