VOLUNTEER ACCELERATOR NETWORK

Help Dreams Become Success

Make a difference by sharing your expertise and knowledge as a volunteer business mentor. Help BIPOC Entrepreneurs envision their future and support them in tackling barriers to growth by partnering to provide management consulting, grow leadership skills and maximize their impact on the economy and community.

Are You a Good Fit For Mentoring?

Why Choose V.A.N.?

  • Corporation Benefits

    • Opportunity to help build resiliency in BIPOC business owners

    • Improved corporate reputation & public relations

    • Further development of your employees’ skills & areas of expertise

    • Help make the community in which you work a more equitable place.

  • Mentor Benefits

    • Opportunity to work 1:1 with BIPOC Entrepreneurs & help develop them to work ON their business, not in their business.

    • Better understanding of your market and industry

    • Create network equity

    • Improved problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

    • It’s a fun opportunity to make a difference!

  • Entrepreneurs Benefits

    • Access to subject matter experts to assist you in your business-specific needs.

    • Work ON your business, not for it.

    • Expanding your network.

    • Gain knowledgable insight and skills in your industry and market.

    • Improved business skills and knowledge.

    • A new perspective.

Time Commitment

  • At least 3 months

    Mentors are required to commit to the program for at least 3 months. The duration can be extended longer if both mentor and mentee agree.

  • 1-2 times a month

    Mentor and mentor are recommended to meet 1-2 times a month for 30-60 minutes per meeting.

  • 2-6 hours committed

    Estimated time commitment per month for optimal results development.


V.A.N. broadens our network of support available to BIPOC Entrepreneurs.

Who ARE THE MENTEES?

 

  • BIPOC Entrepreneurs are in the exploration stage, start-up stage, and some in the growth stage.

  • Typically, have been in business for less than 2 years

  • Have 1-2 employees.

  • Mentees are provided with mentee resources to help them understand their needs and will assist in guiding your mentoring efforts.

Get Involved

Do you want to help MEDA advance its mission of combating the racial wealth gap by helping resilient entrepreneurs achieve business growth? We’re actively seeking volunteer mentors. Join our networks and empower more BIPOC Entrepreneurs to succeed with your expertise.