Portland Area Intergroup

Service Work

Below is a list of committees that serve the AA community through Intergroup. If you would like to be of service, please call us at (503) 223-8569 or stop by the Intergroup Office at 825 NE 20th ave, Suite 200 Portland Oregon 97232.

Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Bridging the Gap This committee "bridges the gap" for alcoholics just getting out of treatment who want to continue in AA. The patient of the facility requests a committee member to meet with him/her at an outside AA meeting. The purpose is to help these newcomers find their way to meetings and feel more connected when they get there. This is also an excellent opportunity to define difference between Alcoholics Anonymous and treatment and/or therapy. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet: p-49_BridgingTheGap.pdf
Cooperation with the Professional Community This committee contacts the professional who through his workplace comes into contact with the alcoholic and informs them that Alcoholics Anonymous exists, how to contact us, as well as what AA is and is not. This may include medical and treatment professionals, clergy, lawyers, law enforcement officials, and school officials. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any causes. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet: AAWS P-29 CoopProfComm.pdf
Cooperation with Treatment Facilities This committee takes meetings into treatment facilities and carries the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers there. They share their experience, strength, and hope. This is an excellent opportunity for the newcomer to get involved with twelfth step work, though it is advised that they attend in the company of someone who has some time and experience. This committee also takes panels into new facilities and through videos, talks, and informational literature informs them that Alcoholics Anonymous exists, how to contact AA, and what AA is and is not. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet: p-27_AAinTF.pdf
Correction Facilities This committee takes meetings into correctional facilities and carries the AA message to the alcoholic who suffers there. They share their experience, strength, and hope. This is an excellent opportunity for the newcomer to get involved with twelfth step work, though it is advised that they attend in the company of someone who has some time and experience. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any other causes. Clearance is required to enter the facilities so forms must be completed in advance. Strict guidelines are given by the institutions and must be followed. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet: f-5_CarryingtheMessagCF.pdf
Hotline This committee answers phone calls from people interested in Alcoholics Anonymous, gives information on meetings as well as what Alcoholics Anonymous is and is not. Daytime shifts are in the Intergroup Office. Evening shift calls are transferred to your home via an answering service. Call Central Office for information on volunteering. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Newsletter Creates and publishes the monthly Intergroup Newsletter "Sobriety In Stumptown". Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Picnic Intergroup's annual picnic will need committee members and volunteers. We have a lot of fun and enjoy the benefit of serving the AA community and of course staying sober. We are currently engaged in preparations for the picnic and are seeking members who are available for service. Open and print our picnic committee flyer for yourself and others to begin the process for service work. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Public Information This committee informs the public that Alcoholics Anonymous exists and how to contact AA. Panels meet with the media, schools, clubs, and the general public and show videos (produced by the General Service Office), provide literature, give contact information as well as answer questions. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any cause. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Rides Provide rides for people visiting from out of town Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Twelve Step Calls Make 12 Step calls to those in need. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:
Website This committee is responsible for building and maintaining the Portland Area Intergroups Websites. Sign up for Service Work on this Committee here(soon). Flyer: Pamphlet:

Bridging the Gap

This committee "bridges the gap" for alcoholics just getting out of treatment who want to continue in AA. The patient of the facility requests a committee member to meet with him/her at an outside AA meeting. The purpose is to help these newcomers find their way to meetings and feel more connected when they get there. This is also an excellent opportunity to define difference between Alcoholics Anonymous and treatment and/or therapy.

Cooperation with the Professional Community

This committee contacts the professional who through his workplace comes into contact with the alcoholic and informs them that Alcoholics Anonymous exists, how to contact us, as well as what AA is and is not. This may include medical and treatment professionals, clergy, lawyers, law enforcement officials, and school officials. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any causes.

Cooperation with Treatment Facilities

This committee takes meetings into treatment facilities and carries the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers there. They share their experience, strength, and hope. This is an excellent opportunity for the newcomer to get involved with twelfth step work, though it is advised that they attend in the company of someone who has some time and experience. This committee also takes panels into new facilities and through videos, talks, and informational literature informs them that Alcoholics Anonymous exists, how to contact AA, and what AA is and is not.

Correction Facilities

This committee takes meetings into correctional facilities and carries the AA message to the alcoholic who suffers there. They share their experience, strength, and hope. This is an excellent opportunity for the newcomer to get involved with twelfth step work, though it is advised that they attend in the company of someone who has some time and experience. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any other causes. Clearance is required to enter the facilities so forms must be completed in advance. Strict guidelines are given by the institutions and must be followed.

Hotline

This committee answers phone calls from people interested in Alcoholics Anonymous, gives information on meetings as well as what Alcoholics Anonymous is and is not. Daytime shifts are in the Intergroup Office. Evening shift calls are transferred to your home via an answering service. Call Central Office for information on volunteering.

Creates and publishes the monthly Intergroup Newsletter "Sobriety In Stumptown".

Picnic

Intergroup's annual picnic will need committee members and volunteers. We have a lot of fun and enjoy the benefit of serving the AA community and of course staying sober. We are currently engaged in preparations for the picnic and are seeking members who are available for service. Open and print our picnic committee flyer for yourself and others to begin the process for service work.

Public Information

This committee informs the public that Alcoholics Anonymous exists and how to contact AA. Panels meet with the media, schools, clubs, and the general public and show videos (produced by the General Service Office), provide literature, give contact information as well as answer questions. This committee stresses singleness of purpose, does not give drunk-a-loges, and does not endorse nor oppose any cause.

Rides

Provide rides for people visiting from out of town

Twelve Step Calls

Make 12 Step calls to those in need.

Website

This committee is responsible for building and maintaining the Portland Area Intergroups Websites.

Feel free to contact intergroup directly at (503) 223-8569 and ask for Garry.