graves street group
sharing experience, strength, and hope
graves street group
sharing experience, strength, and hope


Service Opportunities at Graves Street!

We have several service opportunities available from Group Trusted Servant positions as well as carrying the message to treatment centers and rehabilitation facilities weekly.

If you are interested in any of the open service positions please feel free to email here for more information:

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Service work in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a crucial aspect of the program, built on the principle of giving back and supporting the fellowship. It’s not about professional skills but about using personal experience to help others struggling with alcoholism. Service is considered a vital component of recovery, fostering a sense of community and responsibility.


Here’s a breakdown of the types of service work in AA.

At the Group Level:
  • Meeting Service: This involves the day-to-day running of individual AA meetings.
  • Chairing meetings: Leading the meeting, ensuring smooth proceedings and adherence to the AA traditions.
  • Secretarial duties: Maintaining meeting records, managing literature, handling group finances (if applicable).
  • Preparing the meeting space: Setting up chairs, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment.
  • Making coffee/tea: Providing refreshments after meetings (where appropriate, following local customs).
  • Room reservation and maintenance: In some cases, ensuring a suitable venue is available and in good condition.
At the Intergroup Level (multiple groups in a geographic area):
  • Intergroup committees: These committees manage multiple AA groups in a region. Roles may include:
  • Organizing events: Public information meetings, fundraisers, and other community outreach.
  • Public service announcements/outreach: Liaising with hospitals, treatment centers, and community organizations to increase awareness.
At the Central Office Level (larger, more established areas):
  • Administrative tasks: Some larger AA organizations have central offices that manage various administrative functions for multiple groups or regions. Responsibilities can range from record-keeping to more complex organizational tasks.
Beyond the Organizational Structure:
  • Sponsorship: This is arguably the most impactful service and a cornerstone of the AA program. A more experienced member guides a newer member (sponsee) through the twelve steps, providing support and guidance in their journey to recovery.
  • Carrying the message: Sharing one’s personal story and recovery journey with others is a fundamental aspect of the AA program. This might involve speaking at meetings, talking to people in treatment centers, or simply offering help and support.


IMPORTANT NOTE:

Service work in AA is done voluntarily, anonymously (where possible), and without expectation of reward or recognition. The focus is on helping others and maintaining the integrity of the fellowship. The emphasis is on humility and following the AA twelve traditions, ensuring the focus is on the program and not the individual service worker.