Everybody Wins! Vermont is a privately funded nonprofit organization (link to http://www.everybodywinsvermont.org) devoted to increasing children’s prospects in school and in life through one-to-one reading experiences. Boys and girls in this program are usually in kindergaraten through 5^th grades.  Mentors meet with their mentees each week on Tuesdays during a students lunch time to read aloud, enjoy conversation and lunch.  Children gain a new friend while experiencing the pleasure of literature and acquiring the reading skills and self-confidence that comes from expressing their ideas to a supportive person.  To explore becoming an Everybody Wins! Vermont mentor, click HERE go to everybody wins information page.

Connecting Youth Mentoring serves 5^th though 8^th grade students who are looking for an additional positive role model in their lives.  The goal of this program is to support a youth in achieving their potential through a trusting relationship with a caring, supportive adult.  Mentoring matches are made only with the support of the student and his or her family and teacher.   

This program is sponsored by Connecting Youth in Chittenden South Supervisory Union – a collaborative organization created in 1990 dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy environment for young people. (link to http://www.seewhy.info)  The Mentors in the CY program meet one-on-one with their mentee once a week when school is in session.  They may play games, do crafts, sports or other activities available in school or on the grounds.  Mentors and mentees may use a special room devoted to mentoring activities or they may use other parts of the school and/or school grounds.  

To learn more about becoming a Connecting Youth Mentor, click HERE to go to Becoming a Connecting Youth Mentor page.

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