The Upper Valley Young Professionals (UVYP) is a free-to-join group that helps young people in the Upper Valley region of NH & VT make social and professional connections and get more involved in the UV community, both personally and profressionally.

UVYP offers free and low-cost social events, professional development opportunities, volunteer events, and resources to help local young people explore the area, find jobs, make friends, network, and develop a strong sense of community.

Anyone who is 20-40 years old (near-peers are welcome) and lives and/or works in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont or surrounding areas is eligible to join UVYP. We strive to be an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome.

UVYP is run by a Leadership Team made up of volunteers: the UVYP Chair and Members At-Large with multiple focus areas. Visit our team page to learn more

UVYP is part of the Upper Valley Business Alliance (UVBA) which provides funding and support.

Yes! Feel free to join our discord and get a head start on learning about the area!

P.S. If you’re looking for housing, we have some sites listed in the Resources tab of our Insider’s Guide to the Upper Valley.

Learn more about open positions & apply here

It is free to join UVYP! To be a member, you just have to meet the criteria above and you have to do something to opt in to community (come to an event, join Discord, etc.).

Most of our events are free or low cost. We do not charge you, but sometimes we will go to a community event where there is a ticket price and guests will be expected to purchase their own ticket. At happy hour events, we usually provide light appetizers and leave it to guests to purchase additional food and drink independently if they want.

Our goal is to make our events as inclusive and affordable as possible. We have a financial aid fund for members who are unable to attend our events due to cost.

Connect with us on social media, on discord, or join our email list to be the first to know when new events are announced.

Visit the Events page to see the list of our upcoming events.

We offer a variety of events including social events, professional development events, volunteer events, clubs, workshops, and more. Each type of event is a little different.

Our most common event type is social events. We offer about 2-4 of those per month. They are just for fun! They’re meant as a casual way to get out into the community and meet new people.

See photos of past events on our homepage to get a sense of the vibe.

UVYP does not charge to attend the majority of our events.

Sometimes, if we go to a community event where there is a ticket price or a rental fee (like a ball game, a national park, renting ice skates at a rink, etc.), then guests will have to pay the entrance/rental cost themselves. Similarly, it is free to attend our happy hours and we usually provide some light appetizers. If guests want additional food and drink, they will have to buy it themselves.

We try to plan most events that are free or low-cost. We have a financial aid fund to cover event costs (for UVYP sponsored events only) for guests who need it. Learn more about the fund and apply here.

We do not typically charge for UVYP events, but sometimes we go to a community event where there is a ticket price (theater, sporting events, festivals, etc.) or we organize a happy hour where people buy their own food and drinks.

We understand that money may keep people from attending these events. In 2023, we launched a financial aid fund to cover ticket prices and food/drink at UVYP sponsored events for people who need it.

Learn more about the fund and apply here.

Your privacy is important to us. We will never share the information you submit on the form with anyone. If your request is approved, we will discretely take care of your approved expenses during the event.

Please register on Eventbrite for every event that you would like to attend. That way, you will receive an email if we need to reschedule or cancel the event.

We typically make the decision about weather event changes the morning of the event. We usually post on Discord about rain changes too.

Thank you for taking the time to register and cancel your registration. This helps us get a headcount for event planning purposes.

If you are no longer able to attend an event that you signed up for, follow these quick steps to cancel your Eventbrite registration.