Service Opportunities
Service is fun, interesting, and a chance for fellowship with new members. Take advantage of your opportunity to participate in how FA works in these opportunities below. There is plenty of support and all you must do is show up. FA needs YOU!
Service positions can be posted on the FA website via the personal profile page by members of the world service board, western and eastern intergroup committee chairs and chapter chairs.
CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO POST OR REMOVE A POSITION
WSI Convention Planning Committee Positions
WSI 12th Step Committee Positions
Meeting Effectiveness Support and Assistance Committee (MESA) Positions
Newcomer Support and Assistance Committee (NSA) Positions
Literature Committee Positions
Connection Committee Positions
EAI Public Information(PI) Committee Positions
Maine Chapter Public Information(PI) Committee Positions
WSI Convention Planning Committee
Signs/Printing Subcommittee Chair
Description: Create, print, and distribute signage for the 2024 Business Convention.
Requirements: Manage and Work with WSI Office to get supplies on site.
Work with other committees and hotel to develop signs and other printing materials needed for the weekend.
Order, ship and manage the creation and distribution of materials throughout the weekend.
Apply: Please email the Convention Chair at convention@foodaddicts.org
WSI 12th Step Committee
None available at this time. Please check back later for updates.
Meeting Effectiveness Support and Assistance Committee (MESA)
MESA Team Writer
Description: Write, edit and review MESA Documents.
Requirements: Five years of continuous abstinence, working with an FA Sponsor and have completed one 12-step study. Writing Skills required with proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint, and Google Docs.
Apply: Email MESA@foodaddicts.org
Newcomer Support and Assistance Committee(NSA)
Core Member
Description: We need people on our committee to help out on various projects that are aimed at helping to improve the newcomer experience after members join FA.
Requirements: 5 years of Abstinence
Apply: Email newcomersupport@foodaddicts.org
Literature Committee
Audio Recording Committee (ARC)
Description of Positions and How to Apply
Operations Assistant
Description: Support committee efforts around literature production, distribution, archiving and preservation. Support upcoming projects such as registering the copyrights of FA literature with the Library of Congress and establishing and implementing archival preservation procedures for FA literature.
Competencies:
- Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive
- Is very organized and detail oriented
- Collaborates with others easily
Preferred but not required:
- Professional librarian or archivist experience
- Experience with copyright registration
Requirements: 3 years of uninterrupted abstinence with completion of one twelve step study and continual participation in the study of the twelve steps.
Apply: Email lcoperations@foodaddicts.org
Connection Committee
Admin Subcommittee Chair
Description: Oversees the committee secretary and all administrative tasks including: setting meeting calendar, setting committee call agenda in consultation with the chair, tracking financial expenses and approving invoices, and acting as contact person for members inquiring about doing service on the Connection committee.
Requirements: 5 years of continuous abstinence
Apply: Contact Angie R. at connectionvicechair@foodaddicts.org
Admin Subcommittee Secretary
Description: Takes minutes at all Connection Committee meetings and disseminates minutes to all members for approval.
Requirements: 2 years of continuous abstinence
Apply: Contact Angie R. at connectionvicechair@foodaddicts.org
Articles Sub Committee Router/Archivist
Description: Assigns articles to editors that have been submitted by FA member. Maintains and organizes a catalog of submitted, edited, and used contributor articles in the committee Google drive.
Requirements: 2 years of continuous abstinence
Apply: Contact Angie R. at connectionvicechair@foodaddicts.org
EAI Public Information(PI) Committee
EAI PI Core Member (Manage Monthly PI Challenge Email)
Description: Within a few days after the EAI PI Monthly Committee Meeting send an email to all EAI PI Reps with a suggested PI action for the month.
Requirements: The person must have 3 years of abstinence, completion of one in-depth study of the Twelve Steps in sequence, follow FAs Policy & Procedures and be familiar with the PI Resources Index section of the FA website.
Apply: Email eaipi@foodaddicts.org
EAI PI Core Member (Manage Email List)
Description: Create a mailing list. It requires being updated monthly. Occasionally a notice is sent to the group on a different date than the newsletter schedule.
Requirements: The person must have at least one year of abstinence. The position requires experience with Excel and being acquainted with creating an email contact list.
Apply: Email eaipi@foodaddicts.org
Maine Chapter Public Information(PI) Committee
None available at this time. Please check back later for updates.
WSI Board
Designer
Description: The WSB Design Committee needs members who have experience with publications, website user experience, project management, branding, and visual editing skills to help FA's service groups to create and manage design projects. Projects may include proofing printed and web materials, helping to create signage for events, along with materials for conferences and other gatherings.
Requirements: Must be abstinent for at least one year. Also must have experience in the field of publications or design. Knowledge of design software such as Adobe CC, Canva, or Microsoft Office design tools.
Apply: Email the Design Committee chair at design@foodaddicts.org.
Bylaws Committee
None available at this time. Please check back later for updates.
Instructions on How to Post and Remove a Service Position
To post a position:
- Log in to your profile on foodaddicts.org.
- On the profile page look for the header "Volunteer for Service."
- Select "Post a Service Position."
- Complete the Google form.
To remove a position please email serviceopportunities@foodaddicts.org with the position you want to remove.