Visions is a self-help, job-seeking group. Members are expected to maintain regular attendance for self-help and group support. Skill-related topics of interest to the group are scheduled each week, to enhance knowledge and develop job-seeking skills.

Accountability

Attendance, preparation, active participation in the weekly group meeting, and volunteering to facilitate a meeting and topic.

Confidentiality

"What is said in the group stays in the group!" This also applies to job leads provided through the network.

Partnering

Each group member supports one or more other members through a pledge of partnership. A weekly contact is one way of providing job-search support.

Rotating Leadership

Each week a member volunteers to facilitate the next weekly meeting and/or present the selected topic.

Weekly Job-Search Report

Each member reviews telephone calls, letters, and interviews completed the previous week.

• Calls: Job-related phone contacts and messages
• Letters: Number of letters mailed (all types)
• Interviews: In-person meetings and job interviews

Cost

A $1 donation is requested at each meeting.

Graduates

Upon accepting a job offer, the members traditionally celebrates by bringing a "treat!"