Become a Mentor to an Incarcerated Woman

Mercy Connections is seeking women across Vermont to join its Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program, a powerful initiative that supports incarcerated women as they transition back into the community. A new five-week training series begins January 14 and runs through February 11, held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Upon completing training, mentors are carefully matched with mentees—women currently incarcerated, under community supervision, or in pre-trial services—through a collaborative process involving the Vermont Department of Corrections and local partners. No prior experience
with the justice system is required.
Mentors come from all walks of life and commit to a minimum of one year. They serve as role models and support systems, helping women navigate challenges such as addiction, mental health struggles, unemployment, and housing insecurity. In addition to initial training, mentors receive ongoing support through group meetings, continuing education on reentry issues, and community-building events.
Join Mercy Connections in creating pathways to hope, healing, and lasting transformation.
Register at https://mercyconnections.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/mercyconnections/event.jsp?event=10072& or for more information, please contact Mercy Connections’ Director of Justice, Mentoring & Reentry Programs, Joanne Nelson, at jnelson@mercyconnections.org or at 802-846-7164.