- By joining this WhatsApp group, you acknowledge and agree that other members of the group will have visibility of your phone number and display name.
- The group will only be monitored by CALM staff during working hours, Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30pm.
- You are free to leave the group at any time with no reason needed.
- If you are no longer taking part in the trek, CALM staff are able to remove you from the group.
- If you add members who are not trek participants to the group, CALM staff will remove them.
- Only CALM staff are admins of the group, and only they have permission to accept new members.
- We aim to reply to any questions in the group within 2 working days, but if the WhatsApp chat is particularly busy and we miss something, please ask again or email challenge@thecalmzone.net.
Trek for CALM WhatsApp Group Information
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Group Rules
- Be sensitive to other member's experiences. When posting or sharing always bear this in mind. Because of the subject matters CALM deals with, often members will be affected by mental health problems or the impact of suicide. Posts about method of suicide are not permitted and will be removed.
- Foster an encouraging and accessible environment. Our Trek is for walkers of any age, shape or ability. It’s less about the fastest times, longest distances, or new gear, and more about a shared passion and mission, using exercise to look after yourself and each other. We're 100% inclusive!
- No hate speech or bullying. Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading or inappropriate comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
- What's shared in the group, stays in the group. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group, much like what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
- Don't hustle for donations here. Fundraising keeps CALM saving lives but we want this group to be about asking for advice on fundraising and training only. There are more appropriate places to share your fundraising pages (try giving it a share on your socials!).
- Keep it Trek and CALM relevant. The purpose of this group is to facilitate a space for peer-to-peer conversation about the Trek and CALM. Keep to the mission!