The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley

The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley Join our community-based youth mentoring program & make a difference for youth! We inspire! What do we do?

The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley (TMPUV) is a community-based mentoring program matching adult volunteers with young people who live in the Vermont towns of Bradford, Newbury, Corinth, Fairlee, Groton, Ryegate, Wells River, Thetford, West Fairlee & Vershire. TMPUV began in 2005 to address a need identified by an Oxbow High School committee of parents, students, educators, and business lea

ders. We have since expanded to serve all Vermont towns in the Orange East Supervisory Union and Rivendell Interstate School District. Mentors build positive relationships with youth and in doing so, help promote and improve mentees:
Resiliency
Prosocial skills
Connectedness to community
Attitude towards school

How does it work? Each volunteer is matched with a young person based on mutual interests, schedule, personalities, and location. Prospective mentors, mentees, and their families complete application materials to initiate the matching process. All adult volunteers undergo a thorough background check and receive pre-match training. Once matched, a mentee and mentor spend a trial month together to see if they would like to extend their commitment to the full year—and perhaps beyond! You can also help us with our vision to increase the number of mentoring teams. Please send your charitable contributions payable to:

The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley
PO Box 237, Bradford, VT 05033

For More Information Contact:
Anne Hatch, Program Director
(802) 866-0904
PO Box 237, Bradford, VT 05033
www.mentoringprojectuv.org

The Mentoring Project Board:
Catherine Beaton - President
Leah Gawel - Vice President
Ted Mortimer - Treasurer
Caitlin Toleno - Secretary
Parrish Eiskamp - Director
Kaitlin Sampson Murphy - Director

(Part II) We had an awesome trip to Tania & Carl’s sugar house in Corinth! It was a perfect afternoon for fresh air, goo...
04/11/2026

(Part II) We had an awesome trip to Tania & Carl’s sugar house in Corinth! It was a perfect afternoon for fresh air, good conversation, card games, and homemade pancakes ❤️

We had an awesome trip to Tania & Carl’s sugar house in Corinth! It was a perfect afternoon for fresh air, good conversa...
04/02/2026

We had an awesome trip to Tania & Carl’s sugar house in Corinth! It was a perfect afternoon for fresh air, good conversation, card games, and homemade pancakes ❤️

🌟 We Need Your Input! 🌟Help shape the future of mentoring in the Upper Valley by completing our quick Needs Assessment.Y...
04/01/2026

🌟 We Need Your Input! 🌟

Help shape the future of mentoring in the Upper Valley by completing our quick Needs Assessment.

Your feedback will guide how we better support local youth and families.

📝 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/Uq8riCdsi6JHXGWN6

Thank you for supporting our community’s young people! 💙

The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley is begining the process of strategic planning. Your input will help us identify program goals that meet the needs of our community. This survey should take less than 5 minutes. THANK YOU!

Our was all about supporting the community, but a prize never hurt anyone! Which one would you pick?
03/26/2026

Our was all about supporting the community, but a prize never hurt anyone! Which one would you pick?

🌱 We Want to Hear From You – Annual Needs Assessment 🌱At The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley, we are always workin...
03/24/2026

🌱 We Want to Hear From You – Annual Needs Assessment 🌱

At The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley, we are always working to better understand and support the youth and families in our community. One of the most important ways we do that is by listening.

We’re launching our Annual Needs Assessment, and your voice truly matters.

Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, mentor, or community member, your feedback helps us:
✨ Identify the most pressing needs facing our youth
✨ Strengthen and grow our mentoring programs
✨ Build meaningful, responsive partnerships across our region

This is about making sure we are showing up in the ways that matter most.

📝 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/Uq8riCdsi6JHXGWN6

Your input will directly shape our goals, programming, and outreach for the coming year.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for young people. 💙

The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley is begining the process of strategic planning. Your input will help us identify program goals that meet the needs of our community. This survey should take less than 5 minutes. THANK YOU!

Thank YOU for an amazing bingo fundraiser! 🎉💙We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us, played, and supported The Ment...
03/23/2026

Thank YOU for an amazing bingo fundraiser! 🎉💙

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us, played, and supported The Mentoring Project at yesterday’s bingo fundraiser. Your energy, laughter, and generosity made it such a special event!

Because of you, we can continue building meaningful mentoring relationships that empower youth across the Upper Valley.

And a heartfelt thank you to the Bradford Congregational Church - United Church of Christ for hosting us in your beautiful space.

We loved bringing our community together… Who’s in for another TMP bingo event? 🎟✨

Come and chat, now through 9:00pm!
03/17/2026

Come and chat, now through 9:00pm!

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TONIGHT! Hop online to find out more about volunteering OR if your kiddo might be a good fit for our program!
03/17/2026

TONIGHT! Hop online to find out more about volunteering OR if your kiddo might be a good fit for our program!

Interested in learning more about volunteering with The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley, or wondering if it might be a good fit for a kiddo you know? Drop in online to our “Zoom” on Tuesday, March 17, between 7:30-9:00pm with the link below. We offer FREE one-one-one mentoring similar to a traditional Big Brother, Big Sister program.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81454460908pwd=bfnuQrbDJx0ZsEK0ZDmdmfFA313TNM.1
Meeting ID: 814 5446 0908, Passcode: 0Qc7EX

To address our current waitlist we are specifically seeking male volunteer mentors AND youth who would enjoy spending time with female mentors – but we always accept applications from anyone who would like to be involved on a rolling basis. TMPUV is a free program for families who live in towns served by Orange East and Rivendell district schools.

Can’t make this time but would like to learn more? Check out our website at https://www.mentoringprojectuv.org, call/text 802-866-0904, or email [email protected].

Interested in learning more about volunteering with The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley, or wondering if it might ...
03/16/2026

Interested in learning more about volunteering with The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley, or wondering if it might be a good fit for a kiddo you know? Drop in online to our “Zoom” on Tuesday, March 17, between 7:30-9:00pm with the link below. We offer FREE one-one-one mentoring similar to a traditional Big Brother, Big Sister program.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81454460908pwd=bfnuQrbDJx0ZsEK0ZDmdmfFA313TNM.1
Meeting ID: 814 5446 0908, Passcode: 0Qc7EX

To address our current waitlist we are specifically seeking male volunteer mentors AND youth who would enjoy spending time with female mentors – but we always accept applications from anyone who would like to be involved on a rolling basis. TMPUV is a free program for families who live in towns served by Orange East and Rivendell district schools.

Can’t make this time but would like to learn more? Check out our website at https://www.mentoringprojectuv.org, call/text 802-866-0904, or email [email protected].

Did you catch us in the Bridge Weekly Sho-Case? 😊New matches forming for spring! Contact us if you know a kiddo who migh...
03/08/2026

Did you catch us in the Bridge Weekly Sho-Case? 😊
New matches forming for spring!

Contact us if you know a kiddo who might like an awesome female mentor (horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, arts & crafts) OR if you know a great guy who could be a male mentor (tinkering, board games, cooking, small engine repair).

Call/text 802-866-0904, PM here, or email [email protected] :)

✨ Today we officially kick off our Annual Appeal for The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley! ✨For more than a decade,...
11/21/2025

✨ Today we officially kick off our Annual Appeal for The Mentoring Project of the Upper Valley! ✨

For more than a decade, the Mentoring Project has been connecting young people across our Upper Valley towns with caring adult mentors who show up, listen, and help them discover what’s possible. This year, more families than ever are asking for support — and your generosity makes those connections possible.

Every gift helps us recruit, train, and support mentors, provide safe match activities, and expand programs like our Teen Apprentice Program, group mentoring, and community-based match support across Bradford, Newbury, Corinth, Vershire, Groton, Ryegate, Fairlee, and beyond.

💛 When you give, you give hope.
When you give, you change a life.

Please join us in strengthening the next generation of Upper Valley youth. Links to paypal and venmo are in the comments!

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PO Box 237
Bradford, VT
05033

Telephone

+18028660904

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