Discuss the connection between free and paid mentoring:

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Notes

Define free mentoring:

Mentoring that is done pro-bono
Sometimes driven by budget (not for profit)
A large percentage of the mentoring is done free
There is room for both paid and unpaid mentoring
The approach is the same for both

Define paid mentoring:

Is where an exchange of mentoring services for money takes place
Mentoring industry is moving more to a remuneration versus unremunerated
Typically done on a hourly basis
Can also look at blocks of time at a slightly reduced rate
Can also include remote or virtual mentoring
Where remuneration is taking place there may also be refunds where the service provided was not up to standard.

Discuss the connection between free and paid mentoring:

Professional mentors will provide a combination of services that will include paid and free mentoring.
Free mentoring can sometimes provide a referral to an paid opportunity
Whether paid or free the process needs to be followed in order to maintain credibility and consistency in the service being provided
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External Resources

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-pay-for-mentoring/

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/professional-development/should-you-pay-for-a-mentor-the-mentors-who-charge-millions-2/

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