Prior to starting Pathways, Toastmasters are keen to know about the program and what’s in it for them. They will usually ask questions like:

1. What are the Paths available in the program
2. Where can I find information about the projects in each Path
3. Who will help me get started
4. How can see an overview of all Paths and Projects
5. How do I choose a Path
6. How do I get into Base Camp 

Those who are Pathways Base Camp Managers will often ask:

1. Where do I find a Starter Pack
2. Where do I find a Pathways Infographic or interactive website for sharing with others
3. How can I integrate Pathways into our club meetings

Most of the Toastmasters I know, need to feel confident in Base Camp and require some help and resources along the way. When they begin their Path they need to know these things whilst working in Level 1:

1. How do I access my projects
2. How do I access the project evaluation forms
3. How do I work with my projects in Base Camp
4. How do I complete the projects in Base Camp

Note: Those Toastmasters who are not yet in Pathways can access all the Evaluation forms and still evaluate those delivering speeches from their Path Projects. By the time they reach Level 2 their understanding of Base Camp has improved and they are more confident in navigating their online lessons for each project, downloading the project resources and how to complete a level. At this stage their needs change and they will seek assistance with:

1. How do I upload Evaluations to my Eportfolio
2. How do I download and store my Level 1 Completion Certificate
3. How do I view my progress in Toastmasters International profile page
4. How do I access and complete my Toastmasters Mentoring program
5. How do I notify my VPE of Level Two completion

At Level 3 the Toastmaster is comfortable with the resources available at Base Camp and is seeking knowledge about the Elective projects available. At this stage their needs change again and they will often seek help with:

1. How do I access Electives in my Path
2. How do I plan ahead for the completion of Electives
3. How do I schedule speech requests for Elective projects (especially important when the Elective involves more than 1 speech eg. Deliver Social Speeches)
4. Where can I find all project descriptions
5. How can I remove the obstacles to Pathways

At Level 4 the Toastmaster has gained valuable experience in their speeches and in leadership projects where relevant to their Path. The projects are often more complex and require greater depth of understanding. Their needs are now at a higher level and they often seek confirmation of their goals and ability to achieve. Questions from those at level 4 will change to those that seek more collaborative learning opportunities:

1. How do I gain more information, resources and collaborate with others
2. How do I choose the next elective strategically to fit my chosen goal

At Level 5 the Toastmaster is able to demonstrate expertise in speaking and leadership projects and is ready to take on the Distinguished Toastmaster Project. They are more independent and need less mentoring and help in their journey. These are the people who often seek to mentor others in Pathways. Their questions are often about:

1. How do I select a protege to mentor for six months
2. How do I select a relevant six month project for my DTM project

Once the Toastmaster has reached DTM status in Pathways they have achieved the highest award that the program provides. What do they need? What are the next steps for them? Their questions are more likely to be:

1. How can I give back to the Toastmaster community eg in a District role
2. How can I leverage my achievements as a DTM for my life journey

So many Toastmasters have already successfully given back to the Toastmaster community through social media and shared documentation that it has become necessary to collate these in the one space. Try accessing this Google Document, shared by Heather Turner, for further links to shared resources. Some District websites provide neatly collated resources and tutorials for you. See D69 website as an example. Finally if you are seeking a personal mentor to help with your Path, please plan to join the Mentorship program at the Pathways Discussion Forum where over 7000 Toastmasters are collaborating right now. This is the most comprehensive collaborative Pathways specific forum you can choose for self-help. Remember to add specific answers to the questions for the administrators to approve your membership.