Mentor Resources Corner
Whether you are looking for ideas for things to do with your mentee, or wanting strategies for improving your mentoring practice, this resource corner is here to support you.
If you don’t find what you are looking for, please call Sally for further support.
Deepen Your Mentoring Practice
Like the practice of teaching, mentoring benefits from ongoing reflection and occasional injections of inspiration. Below are some curated resources that may be a good jumping off point for your deepening mentoring practice. If at any time you have questions, need support, or just want to bounce ideas around, call the program director who is always available to support you.
Becoming a Better Mentor Series
Tips for Establishing a Strong Mentoring Relationship
Adopting a Mentoring Mindset Podcast
Mentoring for a Growth Mindset Video
Screenagers Podcast
Nine Non-obvious Ways to Have Deeper Conversations
The Ages and Stages of Youth Development
Mentoring Factsheet
Organizations Supporting Youth
Youth First Mentoring is one of many organizations in Vermont that focus on youth development. From mental health support to educational opportunities you can find support. Below is a partial list of organizations that serve Vermont Youth.
Mentor Vermont
The Basement Teen Center (Montpelier)
Elevate Youth Services
Governor’s Institutes of Vermont
Outright Vermont
Rhythm of the Rein
Washington County Family Center
Vermont Agency of Human Services
Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Vermont Summer Transportation Institute
Vermont Youth Project
UVM 4H Extension
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory
Vermont State University Youth Camps
YouthBuild
Green Mountain Conservation Camp
Vermont Tech Youth Camps
Transgender Youth Program
Rosie’s Girls Camp
Montpelier Recreation
Activities
Summer
- Wrightsville Beach
- Barre City Pool
- Montpelier City Pool
- Cabot Arts
- Capital City Band Concerts
- Parkapalooza
- Shelburne Museum (call Sally to see if she has free passes available before you go)
- Hunger Mountain Co-op Brown Bag Summer Concert Series
- Barre Heritage Festival
- July 3rd Independence Day Celebration in Montpelier
Fall and Winter
- The Enchanted Forest
- Swimming: Burlington YMCA Day Pass
- Ice on Fire
- Nighttime Snowshoe Romp
- Ice Skating: Montpelier Statehouse rink
- Ice Skating: Montpelier Civic Center
- Ice Skating: Barre Civic Center
Spring
- Sugaring Season Visit a local sugaring house, perhaps Morse or Bragg Farm
- Hubbard Park Easter Egg Hunt
- Green Up Day in Montpelier
Anytime
- Twin City Family Center: Bowling
- Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop
- Kellogg Hubbard Library
- Studio Place Arts exhibits and events
- Kitty Korner Cafe (Barre)
- North Branch Nature Center
- Montpelier Alive! Community Events Calendar
- Cabot Arts Community Events Calendar
- Nature Walks – Hubbard Park
- Art Walk
“I like getting to meet someone at such a different place in their life than I am. I like to be able to give them skills and information to help them navigate the world and hoping that those skills will pay them dividends later in life.”
