About SYP Membership

Membership to the SYP is aimed for young Vermonters (aged 21-40) working across Southwestern Vermont and Bennington County. However, we have an open access policy which allows members of all ages participate at will.

Pre-membership: Attendance to your first program or event is on us!

Membership Tiers

Get access to all SYP events & mixers with our most affordable yearly subscription. As the most popular membership tier, this option helps you join our amazing group at an incredible price.

Join other emerging leaders in the region with our Young Leader Membership! With direct access to SWVT Chamber events, this tier allows SYP members to grow their professional network without breaking the bank.

Help drive our mission of connecting young workers in the Shires of Vermont through a $25/yr donation to our cause! Perfect for philanthropists and former members.

Become an SYP champion with a corporate sponsorship. Subscription gives you access to memberships for all of your staff under 40yo, speaking opportunities, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • SYP events can be put into four (4) categories:

    • Social: Including informal mixers, pub crawls, dinners, and more, our socials are built to help members unwind and connect with other young Vermonters in the region

    • Volunteer: These events focus on helping our community in any little way we can, whether it is a period packing night or a build day with Habitat for Humanity

    • Professional: Created to aide members in their career development, our professional events are best for those looking to connect and learn from inspiring speakers

    • Civic: These important events cover timely and relevant topics for young people in our region, including homebuying, political agency, and more

  • Typically, events are discussed and planning at monthly board meetings. However, often enough, events are suggested and facilitated with help from members like you! So if you have an activity in mind, please do not hesitate to reach out.

  • Our membership model and programming is built specifically for people in this age range. However, we know age is just a number. So if you are a young professional at heart, we would love to have you!

  • Our subscription software will re-subscribe you once a year on the same date you paid for membership. You can always unsubscribe when you want to!

  • Nope! Members are free to attend any or every event, with no obligation to. However, we would love to see you at every turn!

  • Absolutely! Our membership is incredibly diverse and represents all manners of backgrounds and perspectives. All members are expected to act according to our values of diversity and inclusion, with respect for everyone in our group.

  • Yes! We are always working to develop programming and events that fit people's diverse lifestyles, and our goal is to provide even more opportunities for members with children to attend and enjoy!