Volunteer with AA Victoria
Strengthen your recovery while helping others find theirs. Join our dedicated team serving the AA community across Victoria.
Service Strengthens Recovery
Volunteering with AA Victoria is more than giving back—it's an essential part of maintaining your sobriety while helping ensure AA remains available for those who need it.
Strengthen Your Recovery
Service work reinforces your own sobriety and connects you deeper to the AA program.
Build Meaningful Connections
Meet dedicated AA members from across Victoria and build lasting friendships.
Develop New Skills
Gain experience in customer service, public speaking, and organizational operations.
Give Back to AA
Help ensure AA remains available for future generations who need our help.
"Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs."
— Step 12, Alcoholics Anonymous
Volunteer Opportunities
Choose the volunteer role that matches your skills, interests, and recovery journey.
24-Hour Helpline Support
4-hour shifts, flexible scheduling
Answer calls from people seeking help with alcohol problems and provide immediate support and information.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year sobriety
- A telephone that receives calls
Your Impact
Provide immediate support to those reaching out for help - often their first contact with AA
Central Service Office Support
Regular shifts during business hours
Assist with daily operations at the Richmond office including answering phones, processing orders, and helping visitors.
Requirements
- Reliable attendance
Your Impact
Keep the hub of AA Victoria running smoothly and serve the recovery community
12th Step Calls
On-call basis, usually evenings/weekends
Respond to requests from people wanting to speak with an AA member about their drinking problem.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months sobriety
Your Impact
Be there for newcomers taking their first steps toward recovery
Speaking at Treatment Centers
Scheduled presentations, usually 1-2 hours
Share your experience, strength, and hope at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year sobriety
Your Impact
Reach people in treatment who may not know about AA meetings
Central Service Office Volunteer Tasks
Our Richmond office is the hub of AA Victoria. Help keep operations running smoothly while serving the recovery community.
Reception Duties
Answer incoming calls, provide meeting information, and direct callers to appropriate resources.
Literature Orders
Process book and pamphlet orders, manage inventory, and assist with mail-out services.
Visitor Assistance
Welcome visitors to the office, provide meeting lists, and help newcomers find meetings.
Administrative Support
Data entry, filing, updating meeting information, and supporting office operations.
Meeting Support
Help set up for delegate meetings, workshops, and special events at the office.
Correspondence
Process mail, send meeting updates to groups, and maintain communication with members.
Office Hours
💡 Volunteer shifts available during all office hours. Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
Location
Central Service Office Victoria
1/36 Church Street
Richmond VIC 3121
Public Transport: Tram 12 or 109 from Collins St, or northbound tram 78 along Chapel St/Church St
Parking: Available at rear off Harding Lane (via Elizabeth Street)
How to Become a Volunteer
Getting started as an AA Victoria volunteer is straightforward. We'll guide you through each step.
Contact Central Service Office
Call or visit to discuss volunteer opportunities and your interests.
Complete Application
Fill out volunteer application form and provide required references.
Start Your Service
Begin your volunteer commitment with ongoing support and supervision.
Ready to Start Your Service Journey?
Contact Central Service Office to discuss volunteer opportunities and find the role that's right for you.
