Browse programs is a page in your Mentorloop dashboard where you can see all mentoring programs available to you in your organisation, including ones you can join, ones you can apply to, and the programs you're already participating in.

Where do I find Browse programs?

Select Browse programs from the left-hand navigation of your Mentorloop dashboard, just below Dashboard. This opens a page showing all programs in your organisation that are available to you.

The page is split into two sections:

• Programs you're not yet part of — shown at the top, with options to join or apply.
• Your programs — programs you're already participating in, shown below with a Participating badge.

What information is on each program card?

Each program card shows the program name, the number of participants, and the Programme Coordinator's name and photo. If the coordinator has added a program description, it will appear on the card too, useful for understanding what the program is about before you decide to join.

A label on the card tells you where you stand with that program:

• Open to join — you can join straight away.
• Apply to join — the program is taking applications, and the coordinator approves each one.
• Signups closed — the program isn't accepting new participants right now.
• Rejoin or Reapply — you were part of this program before and can come back. See How do I come back to a program I was in before?
• In progress — you started signing up but haven't finished. Open the card to complete your profile.
• Pending — you've applied and your coordinator hasn't reviewed your application yet.
• Participating — you're already in this program.

How do I join a program?

Open to join

Programs with an Open to join badge are available to anyone in the organisation. Select Join now on the program card to go straight to the sign-up form. No approval is needed, once you complete the form and confirm your email, you're in.

Apply to join

Programs with an Apply to join badge are taking applications, but your Programme Coordinator will review your request before you're accepted. Select Apply now on the program card to complete and submit your sign-up form. Your Programme Coordinator will be notified and will review your application.

Hidden programs

Some programs don't appear in Browse programs at all. You can only join them with their signup link, which you'll usually receive from your Programme Coordinator, for example in an invitation email. Depending on the program, you'll either join straight away or apply for your coordinator to approve. If you're looking for a program that isn't listed, see What if I can't find the program I'm looking for?

What happens after I apply to join a program?

Your Programme Coordinator will review your application and you'll be notified by email once a decision has been made. If you open the program's signup link again in the meantime, you'll see that your application is waiting for approval. From there you can select Edit application to change your answers, or Browse other programs. Some programs show their own message or a link to more information on this screen.

• If you're approved, you'll be added to the program and can get started.
• If your application is unsuccessful, you may receive a message from the coordinator. Depending on the outcome, you might be placed on the Mentoring Bench, which means you could be considered for future programs or intakes.

How do I come back to a program I was in before?

If you were benched from a program, or your application was declined, you don't need a new invitation to come back. Open the program from Browse programs, or use its signup link:

• If the program doesn't approve each signup, you'll see Welcome back! Select Confirm and rejoin to rejoin straight away.
• If the program approves each signup, select Reapply. Your coordinator will review your application.

Your profile, answers, and past loops are kept, so you won't need to start from scratch.

What if a program isn't accepting new participants?

Coordinators can pause signups, for example between intakes. While signups are paused, the program shows Signups closed in Browse programs and you can't join, rejoin, or apply. If you were part of the program before, you'll see that it isn't accepting new participants right now. Your profile and history stay on file, and you can come back from the same page once your coordinator reopens the program. If you'd already started signing up before signups were paused, you can still finish.

How might I be invited to join a program?

Your Programme Coordinator can invite you to join a program directly. This is how people usually find hidden programs. If you're invited, you'll receive an email with a sign-up link. Follow the link to complete your application. Note that even with an invitation, you may still need your coordinator's approval before you're fully enrolled.

What if I can't find the program I'm looking for?

If a program isn't visible in Browse programs, it's most likely hidden, so it only appears for people who have its signup link. Reach out to your Programme Coordinator and ask them to invite you or let you know how to join.