Question 1

WHAT DOES THE COST INCLUDE?

Accepted Answer

Your walk includes being matched and connected to the most senior women to mentor you and up to two other mentees based on your question, our local team who make each walk possible and all things behind the scenes. It costs $230 per mentee spot, we offer this at a heavily subsidised $45.

Question 2

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW TO WALK?

Accepted Answer

Walks start at 7:10 am and end at 8:30 am - The cost is $45 - Wear whatever’s comfortable to walk in, leggings, runners, jeans, etc - We walk rain or shine, heading to a cafe if needed - Ticket transfers & refunds can be done 7 days prior, for more info: mentorwalks.org/frequently-asked-questions

Question 3

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE LEAD UP TO A WALK?

Accepted Answer

You’ll be matched with your mentor and group based on your booking info - You’ll get emails and texts prior to a walk as reminders and for any weather changes - for further questions go to mentorwalks.org/frequently-asked-questions or email melbourne@mentorwalks.org.

Question 4

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE WALK?

Accepted Answer

Your Local Coordinators (LCs) will check you in and let you know your mentor - while waiting, meet the other mentees & mentors - At 7.20 am your Local Leaders will do a welcome and how the walk works, then get the mentors to intro themselves - look out for yours! See your LCs for any queries.

Question 5

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE WALK?

Accepted Answer

Your group walks together for an hour - Mentors facilitate the confidential conversation, making sure each mentee gets time while also guiding a collective group discussion on each other’s questions and challenges - this is where the magic happens!

Question 6

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WALK ENDS?

Accepted Answer

At 8.30am meet back at the meeting spot head off, or stay to connect further, exchange info, talk more, take photos - Make the most of your morning by sharing your experience, talk about us on socials and follow us too, give us feedback and connect with your group - they'll want to hear from you!

Question 7

WHEN CAN I WALK AGAIN?

Accepted Answer

We’re in Melbourne ten times a year, mentorwalks.org/Melbourne, you can walk as many times as you want, walking with a different mentor and group each time for a diverse view. Ask the same question for a different perspective or something completely new, each time meeting more women to support you.

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