Groups Are Usually More Focused Than Communities
Communities help people gather around shared interests.
Groups help people work together around something specific.
That may be an event team, a volunteer project, a planning group, or a focused Community initiative.
Because Groups are more focused, they may not always be discovered the same way as Communities.
Before Looking For A Group
Know Why You Want To Join
Groups work best when there is a clear reason to participate.
Examples include:
- helping plan an event
- joining a volunteer team
- participating in a Community project
- working with a small group of members
Check Related Communities
Many Groups are connected to Communities.
Start there if the Group is related to a shared interest.
Check Related Events
Event planning Groups may be connected to specific events.
Ways To Find Groups
Through Communities
A Community may contain or reference Groups connected to member projects, activities, or initiatives.
Through Events
Some Groups may support event planning or event participation.
Through Hosts Or Leaders
Hosts and Community leaders may invite members into Groups.
Through Invitations
Some Groups may be invite-only or approval-based.
Through Search If Available
If Group search exists in the product, use it to find Groups by name or topic.
Before Joining A Group
Review:
- Group name
- description
- purpose
- related Community or event
- participation expectations
If the Group does not match your role or interest, it may not be the right fit.
Common Situations
I Was Invited To A Group
Review the Group purpose before accepting.
I Cannot Find A Group
It may be private, invite-only, or connected to a specific Community.
I Joined The Wrong Group
Leave if it is not relevant to you.
I Need A Group For Event Planning
Ask the host or organizer whether a planning Group exists.
Helpful Tips
Start With Communities
Groups are often connected to broader Communities.
Follow Relevant Hosts
Hosts may create Groups around events and projects.
Read The Description
The description should explain why the Group exists.
Join Only Relevant Groups
Focused membership keeps Groups useful.
Use Groups For Action
If you only want broad discussion, a Community may be better.
