The Mentor Connector

08/21/2026

Welcome to The Mentor Connector, Devyn and William! 💛💙

We are so excited to officially welcome this awesome new match into our mentoring family! We can’t wait to see all the fun, laughter, and memories they create together. Here’s to new connections, new adventures, and having fun while making a difference!

08/17/2026

What a perfect way to wrap up the summer! ☀️

Our annual End of Summer BBQ was filled with sunshine, amazing food, so many laughs, and plenty of fun!

From the three-legged race to good food, great conversations, and time spent together, it was such a special day.

We are incredibly grateful to all of our mentors, mentees, and families who joined us and helped make the day so memorable. ❤️

We’re so lucky to have such an amazing Mentor Connector community.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

08/13/2026

💙 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team and Make a Difference. 💚

👉 Apply today through Indeed:
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08/07/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at National Night Out!

We had an amazing time connecting with our community, meeting local police officers, firefighters, first responders, community partners, and so many wonderful families.

A huge thank you to the National Night Out organizers for hosting such a great event and inviting The Mentor Connector to be a part of it. We also want to thank all of our mentors, mentees, and families who stopped by our table to say hello, lend a hand, and make the evening even more special. We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to everyone who made the night so much fun. We can't wait for next year!

08/03/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest mentor match, Alex & Gabby!

We're so excited to see this new friendship begin. Mentoring is about showing up, sharing experiences, having fun, and making a lasting difference, one connection at a time.

Thank you, Alex, for stepping up to be a mentor, and welcome to Gabby! We can't wait to watch your journey together unfold.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Just one hour a week can change a young person's life, and yours, too.

07/23/2026

Great opportunity for mentor matches or anyone who would like to volunteer! ☀️

🎉🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ VOLUNTEER TOMORROW & GET FREE SWAG + DINNER!

We still need volunteers to help make Friday Night Live another incredible community event! We're especially looking for volunteers to assist with event setup. Even an hour of your time makes a big difference and helps ensure everything is ready for hundreds of attendees.

As a thank-you for volunteering, you'll receive:

👕 FREE T-shirt
🧢 FREE hat
🛍️ FREE reusable tote bag
🍕 FREE Hop'n Moose pizza during the evening shift!

👉 Sign up for the shift(s) that work best for you:
🗓 Friday, July 24
🔗 https://volunteersignup.org/WMFD8

Whether you're a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Every volunteer helps create a fun, welcoming experience for our community and visitors.

We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for supporting Downtown Rutland!

07/14/2026

What a day! Our mentor matches took on Pine Hill Park for an epic scavenger hunt, and the forest did not disappoint. From hunting for mushrooms and acorns to finding the perfect walking sticks, it was a day filled with laughter, exploration, and connection.

Feeling so grateful for this amazing community we get to build together every single day.

06/29/2026

What a beautiful day at the Rutland Farmer's Market! ☀️

We had so much fun spending Saturday out in the community, meeting new people, catching up with familiar faces, and sharing what The Mentor Connector is all about. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello, ask questions, or simply chat with us. We feel so lucky to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community.

We can't wait to see you at the next event!

06/26/2026

Congratulations Brooke! Excited to see what some of our mentor matches create! 🎨 ☀️