There is a phrase commonly heard at AA meetings, “You have to give it away to keep it.” A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of an A.A. meeting in Manitoba and the people making these things happen are A.A. members volunteering to be of service.
This service offers many rewards: it helps us stay sober; and re-learn things like gratitude, humility, trust, and love; we receive the sense of accomplishment that comes from giving back what was so freely given to us.
We need your help to carry the message to the still-suffering alcoholic, support our members, and contribute to our fellowship. Below is a list of service opportunities available in Manitoba (Area 80) to enhance your sobriety.
Join the Service Committees of Area 80/Manitoba:
CENTRAL OFFICE
Current Service Opportunities:
Members are needed to train in running the day-to-day work of Central Office for Friends of Central Office. Regular members are needed for coverage of the Office Manager when she is away on holiday or ill.
Contact Information:
A.A. Manitoba Central Office is open from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Contact the office by calling (204)-942-0126 or 1-877-942-0126 or by email at aambco@aamanitoba.org for more details on how to be of service.
2024 KEYSTONE CONFERENCE
Current Service Opportunities:
Help with one of the most exciting conferences of 2024—our Area 80 annual conference, the Keystone Conference! Committee positions are available for the work leading up to the conference, and there are also positions available for the day of the event only.
Contact Information:
For more details and to be of service contact either Jainna at (204)-296-2033, Dave at (204)-333-5491, or email at keystoneconferencecommittee@gmail.com.
CORRECTIONS
Current Service Opportunities:
The MYC (Manitoba Youth Centre) needs volunteers for meetings. Contributions of AA literature are also needed, including copies of Grapevine. Used literature can be dropped at Central Office at 1856 Portage Avenue during business hours and information on purchasing new literature can be found by clicking here.
Contact Information:
Members and groups interested in carrying A.A.’s message of recovery to those in correctional facilities located within Area 80 can contact the Area 80 Corrections Committee Chairperson at correctionschair@aamanitoba.org for more information and guidelines.
TREATMENT
Current Service Opportunities:
Groups are needed for the following monthly meeting commitments: HSC Addictions Unit on Mondays at 8:00 pm; Women’s AFM on the first Wednesday at 6:00 pm (please note that only female volunteers may chair Women’s AFM meetings).
Contributions of A.A. literature including Big Books, the 12 and 12, and Grapevines—new or used—are also needed. Used items can be dropped off at Central Office at 1856 Portage Avenue. If you cannot drop off your literature, please email the chairperson below to arrange pick-up. Information on purchasing new literature can be found by clicking here.
Contact Information:
Members and groups interested in carrying A.A.’s message of recovery to those in treatment facilities and outpatient settings of Area 80 can contact the Area 80 Treatment Committee Chairperson at treatmentchair@aamanitoba.org for more information and guidelines.
WEB TEAM
Current Service Opportunities:
Members are needed for regular website review and maintenance. No web experience is necessary and training will be provided. If you can send an email or type a letter in Word you can help with website updates.
Contact Information:
Members interested in carrying the message of recovery on the web can contact the Area 80 Web Team Chair at webchair@aamanitoba.org for more information and guidelines.
ARCHIVES
Current Service Opportunities:
Members are needed to collect, preserve, and share the important historical documents and memorabilia of our fellowship’s rich and meaningful heritage.
Contact Information:
Groups and members interested in carrying the message through the preservation of our fellowship’s rich history, can contact the Area 80 Archives Committee chair at archiveschair@aamanitoba.com for more information and guidelines.
REMOTES
Current Service Opportunities:
Members (both new and old) are needed to support our Area 80 districts with communities isolated by culture, language, and geographical location. We use the Tele-Health to host virtual meetings, make 12-step road trips, and provide email and telephone support.
Contact Information:
A.A. members interested in serving our remote communities can contact the Area 80 Remotes Committee chair for more information and guidelines at remoteschair@aamanitoba.org.
BRIDGING THE GAP
Learn more about Bridging the Gap service opportunities by clicking here.
P.I./C.P.C.
Learn more about P.I. (Public Information) and C.P.C (Cooperation with the Professional Community) service opportunities by clicking here.
Thank you!