There is no cost to join a learning group. Cooperative Learning Groups provide a way for staff to informally share expertise, obtain information from one another, and prepare for advancement by gaining knowledge in areas not necessarily within their job descriptions.
New employees join learning groups to gain skills and resources needed for their present jobs.
Group leaders aren't expected to function as teachers. Being a part of a Cooperative Learning Group is a commitment. Group members are equally responsible for the group's success in meeting the members' needs. Both leaders and members are responsible for committing time and energy to the relationship. You'll come out ahead as group members serve as sounding boards for one another, share information and experiences, solve problems, create a network for crossing departmental boundaries, and establish paths to the sources of knowledge needed for improving job performance.