Spectrum Mentoring Programs

Sponsored by: Spectrum Youth & Family Services
Executive Director: Mark Redmond
Contact: Deirdre Johnson

Spectrum Mentoring is a community-based program with a goal of matching the youth served by Spectrum with caring, responsible adult volunteers. It is our agency’s mission to work together with youth and their families to strengthen their abilities to live successfully in their community. Along with Spectrum youth, we also serve youth in the Burlington City middle schools and the high school as well as any Chittenden County school that contract with Spectrum for a Student Assistance Program Counselor. Our youth age ranges from 12 years to 22 years with an average age of 15 years old.

First Year of operation: 2000
Minimum age for mentor: 21
Minimum time commitment: 1 hour/week
Minimum length of commitment: one calendar year

 

Vermont Diabetes Mentoring Project aims to match kids aged 10-17 who have Type 1 Diabetes with adult mentors who also have Type 1 Diabetes. By matching young kids with mentors - we will improve the way the kids' manage their diabetes, while creating a fun and unique opportunity.

This program has an urgent need for mentors! If you know someone with Type 1 Diabetes, please share this informational flyer.

First Year of operation: 2009
Minimum age for mentor: 21
Minimum time commitment: 1 hour/week
Minimum length of commitment: one calendar year