> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction/joining-a-visitor-group.md). # Joining a visitor group Each visitor group has a different recruitment process, which may involve an informal interview and the submission of character references. Before you start visiting, your visitors group will usually provide an induction and some initial training. This might include: * The role of a visitor * What to expect when you visit * Issues that people might raise with you and how you might respond * How to take care of your own well being as a visitor * Group processes and policies including what you can/can't do as a visitor, and what to do if you are concerned someone is at risk of immediate harm Often groups will invite volunteers to accompany a more experienced volunteer before they do any visiting on their own. Volunteer visitors should not ordinarily start visiting alone until they have had some basic training. AVID can deliver core training on visiting for new volunteers - contact your co-ordinator or AVID for more information. :computer: **Read more about joining a local visitors groups below:** {% embed url="" fullWidth="false" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction/joining-a-visitor-group.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.