Grantees: Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont
BBBSVT serves children and youth between the ages of 6-18+ in community, and site based settings. The BBBS 1:1 mentoring service delivery model is an evidence-based preventative practice that fosters social/emotional learning and positive mental health.
Youth who are at risk due to factors such as parental incarceration, poverty, homelessness, parent’s suffering from an addiction or mental health concern are matched with a reliable mentor “Big”. Matches meet for 4-6 hours per month for at least one year. BBBSVT also provides supportive services for volunteers, youth and families including ongoing training, facilitated group activities, monthly support contact, resource referrals, and mental health and prevention education.
Mad River Mentoring
Mad River Mentoring (MRM) is the only community-based mentoring program serving the four communities in the Mad River Valley. MRM provides 1:1 mentoring for youth aged 8-18 who reside or attend school in the valley. Mad River Mentoring partners with parent/guardians and schools to provide quality 1:1 mentoring opportunities for children and youth who have been identified as at risk or otherwise in need of a mentoring relationship. Our goal is to develop quality adult-to-youth relationships that increase access to the support and resources that youth need to improve their
wellbeing, sense of belonging and quality of life. Mad River Mentoring is in its infancy and will be making their first matches in the coming months.
New England Youth Theatre
New England Youth Theatre is rebooting our Peer Mentorship Program, which was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic as programming was scaled down to focus on smaller group sizes. This program is designed for youth ages 13-18 who are interested in deepening relationships with other students and staff at NEYT as they work together on projects. Peer Mentors will focus on developing leadership, communication, team work, and confidence. Each participant will take on responsibilities in support of NEYT programs through a role that aligns with their interests. Throughout the program, a cohort of 12 Peer Mentors will be supported through the process of planning and implementing three events at NEYT with aspects of performance, community engagement, and education.