Most of us find that service work - helping out in a group, serving at the District, Intergroup, or Area levels - is key to long term sobriety. Here are some suggestions for Service Opportunities, whether you’re just getting started or have been around for a while.
Service Opportunities start in the home group:
Attend your home group business meeting and get connected.
Become a greeter, a coffee maker, secretary, treasurer.
Bookmark this page to stay aware of open district positions, listed below.
Come to a District 15 Business Meeting, held monthly on the first Wednesday at 6:45 PM currently held in person at Atkinson Memorial Church, 6th & John Adams, Oregon City. The meeting is also made available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
Take a meeting into jail
Learn about and support cooperation with treatment programs in the state.
Help support inmates and they prepare for release.
The Access Committee Chair serves as a resource for gathering and sharing information and experience from Districts, Groups, GSO, other AA resources on access issues and needs within the district.
The Grapevine Committee Chair participates in the activities of their area’s Grapevine committee, encourages members to submit articles, and explains how members can order their own subscriptions.
The Alternate Treasurer supports the Treasurer in their role as the guardian of district funds, assisting with record-keeping, maintaining accurate accounts, and helping ensure that district funds are managed responsibly.
The Picnic Committee Chair coordinates the planning and execution of the district’s picnic event. This includes organizing a committee, securing a location, coordinating food and supplies, overseeing a budget, and ensuring the event is welcoming, inclusive, and aligned with AA principles.
The Alternate Web Master assists the Web Master in maintaining and updating the district’s website and serves as a backup when needed.
Contact our District 15 DCM for more information on District service positions and for questions about how to volunteer: DCM15@aa-oregon.org
Most all of our Committees need volunteers to fulfill their service. Take a look at the Committee pages for how to get involved. To volunteer, contact the Committee Chair listed.
AA events offer a good way to provide service without much long term commitment. Check out our events page for what's going on and learn more about how you can get involved.