Area Service Opportunities

Facilitates Area World Service Committee (AWSC) meetings and Assemblies, helping the group stay focused, organized, and inclusive. This role supports discussion and shared decision-making, making sure all voices are heard and that decisions reflect the group conscience. The Chair helps guide the overall direction of the area while encouraging participation and growth in service.

Serves as the link between the area and the worldwide Al-Anon fellowship, representing the area at the annual World Service Conference. This role brings the voice of the area to the global level and then shares back important information, decisions, and insights with local groups. The Delegate helps keep the area connected to the larger fellowship and its ongoing work.

Supports the Delegate and steps in when needed, helping ensure continuity in service. Often assists with communication, outreach, and special projects, offering a way to stay engaged and grow in area and world service.

Manages the area’s finances, including tracking contributions, paying expenses, and providing regular financial reports. Helps ensure transparency and responsible stewardship so the area can continue to support its groups and service efforts.

Keeps clear and accurate records of assemblies and committee meetings, including meeting minutes. Helps ensure information is documented, shared, and accessible so members across the area can stay informed and connected.

Represents the district’s groups at Area World Service Committee and Area Assembly meetings, chairs regular district meetings, and conveys information between Area leadership and local Group Representatives.

Preserves the history of the area by collecting and maintaining documents, records, and shared experiences. Helps provide continuity and connection across generations of members.

Supports and strengthens Alateen across the area by helping groups stay connected, informed, and aligned with safety and program guidelines. Works closely with Alateen members and AMIAS to help maintain a safe, supportive environment.

Ensures Alateen groups operate safely by supporting sponsors, maintaining required certifications, and providing guidance on program policies.

Plans and organizes area assemblies and committee meetings, helping ensure events run smoothly and feel welcoming. Focuses on logistics so members can focus on connection and service.

Maintains accurate, up-to-date information about all groups in the area. Helps ensure members and newcomers can find meetings and stay connected.

Helps maintain accurate group information, tracks registrations and contacts, and supports communication within the service structure.

Encourages members to engage with The Forum, Al-Anon’s monthly magazine, as a tool for recovery and connection. Shares information about reading, subscribing, and contributing.

Compiles and shares the area calendar, helping members stay informed about upcoming meetings, events, and service opportunities.

Promotes awareness and use of Al-Anon conference-approved literature. Helps members and groups access materials that support recovery and carry the message.

Creates and distributes the area newsletter, sharing updates, stories, and service information. Helps keep members informed and connected between assemblies.

Helps carry the message of Al-Anon to the public and to professionals who may refer others. Focuses on increasing awareness so people who need Al-Anon can find it.

Supports the technical needs of the area, helping meetings and events run smoothly in both in-person and virtual settings. Ensures technology is accessible and reliable for members.

Manages and updates the area website to keep information accurate, current, and easy to navigate. Helps provide a clear and welcoming online presence.