Adult to Adult Mentoring

Vermont Women's Mentoring Program

Sponsored by: Mercy Connections
Coordinator: Pam Greene

The Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program is a partnership between Mercy Connections and Vermont Works for Women (formerly Northern New England Tradeswomen). This mentoring program supports women making the transition from Vermont's correctional facilities to Chittenden County. These women face significant barriers in finding appropriate & affordable housing and employment, which are key elements of successful reintegration. Mentors can have a profound influence by supporting individual women as they work to rebuild their lives. Mentors and mentees are provided with training, ongoing support and group activities. Volunteers are asked for a one year commitment and the recommended contact time is daily phone calls and a face to face meeting once a week. This contact time lessens as time goes on and is very flexible, based on the wishes of the pairs. We invite you to contact us to find out more about serving as a volunteer mentor.

First Year of operation: 2003
Minimum age for mentor: 21
Minimum time commitment: 1 hour/week
Minimum length of commitment: one calendar year