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Westside Central Office Service Opportunities

Posted on November 5, 2013August 9, 2025 by Admin

Revised August 9, 2025

Below are the current Service Position openings at the Westside Central Office (WCO):

  • Chair – Facilitates WCO business meeting; presents a quarterly report on WCO at each Area 58 Quarterly Assembly; emails business meeting minutes to Area 58 Archivist (4 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Co-Chair – If Chair resigns or is unable to serve for any reason, the Co-Chair steps in and assumes Chair duties and responsibilities; records WCO business meeting minutes in absence of recording secretary. 2 or more years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Recording Secretary – Records WCO business meeting minutes; distributes meeting minutes via email and at the start of each business meeting. 1 year continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Treasurer – Prepares and submits to each business meeting WCO’s financial statement which includes a summary of income, expenses, and budget balances. Some business/accounting experience is recommended. 4 or more years of continuous sobriety is suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Public Information Committee Chair – Informs the public on “what A.A. is” and “what A.A. is not” through literature, presentations, and public service announcements. 2 or more years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee Chair – Hosts A.A. presentations to professionals, such as health care workers, counselors, law enforcement, etc. who come into contact with active alcoholics. 2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Office Volunteer – Job duties include opening and closing the office, selling literature, and answering questions about A.A. to anyone who stops by the office. 2 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Note: This is an appointed position. Please email your availability to info@westsidecentraloffice.com or call us at 503-684-0415 (menu option 0).
  • Corrections Committee Chair – Carries the A.A. message to alcoholics behind the walls of correctional institutions (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Office Volunteer Chair – Assists the Office Manager (or Board of Directors) with finding A.A.s to volunteer at the WCO facility. 2 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.
  • Treatment Facilities Committee Chair – Contacts Treatment Centers and offers assistance in coordinating A.A. meetings and presentations at their facility (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • 12 Step Call Committee Chair – Maintains a list of 12th Step Volunteers for participating groups; receives calls from Hotline volunteers; and refers 12th Step volunteers to incoming calls (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Activities Chair – Brings suggestions for WCO-sponsored events to Co Reps for approval; Organizes volunteers to host activities; Finds the facilities to host activities; Prepares flyers for distribution to A.A. community for events (2 years continuous sobriety, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Newsletter Committee Chair – Publishes the Westside Central Office’s monthly newsletter Into Action! (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Outreach Chair – Informs A.A. groups and members of the available services and opportunities for service at the WCO; Maintains the Westside Central Office Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) form (2 years continuous sobriety suggested, serves through September 30, 2026).
  • Office Manager – Manages the Westside Central Office and its volunteers. 5 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.Note: Office Manager is appointed by the Board of Directors. Please email your service resume to info@westsidecentraloffice.com.
  • Assistant Office Manager –Assists the Office Manager in their duties. 3 or more years continuous sobriety is suggested. Serves through September 30, 2026.Note: Assistant Office Manager is appointed by the Board of Directors. Please email your service resume to info@westsidecentraloffice.com.

Detailed job descriptions for each service position are available here.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their service resume at a business meeting or by email at info@westsidecentraloffice.com. You may also contact us for more information.


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