Glasgow East Notice Board
A summary of current vacant positions at Glasgow Northwest Intergroup, for which we need trusted servants to step forward to help us carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic;
Please note:
The role of a liaison officer is pivotal to the effective functioning of our Intergroup. Each liaison officer is entrusted with the crucial task of providing a concise report to the secretary when unable to attend the bi-monthly Intergroup meeting. This report is vital as it ensures continuity and the flow of information, which is the backbone of our collaborative efforts.
Moreover, the presence of liaison officers at bi-monthly Intergroup meetings is not just a formality but a significant aspect of their role (dates of meetings can be found here). Their attendance is essential for representing the group’s conscience and contributing to the collective decision-making process. We hold the principle that if a trusted servant is unable to fulfill this duty for more than three months, it is in the best interest of the group’s conscience that they step down. This underscores the importance we place on active participation and engagement in our Intergroup’s proceedings.
The election of an intergroup liaison officer is a process that takes place within the intergroup assembly, reflecting the democratic and inclusive nature of our fellowship. To ensure that the officers are well-equipped for their responsibilities, it is recommended that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety at the time of election. Additionally, to promote fresh perspectives and vitality within our service structure, the tenure of some liaison officer should ideally not exceed three years (there are exceptions to this guiding principle).
This role is not only a service to the Intergroup but also a commitment to the principles and progress of our collective mission. It is through the dedication and active involvement of our liaison officers that we can maintain a strong and responsive Intergroup, capable of supporting our members and carrying the message effectively.
Glasgow East Intergroup currently has no Regional Representatives serving at Glasgow Region. As a result, our Intergroup is missing an important opportunity to contribute to regional discussions and decision-making. Regional Representatives help ensure that the experience, views, and conscience of our local groups are heard and considered. If you are looking to deepen your service and give back to AA, this is a rewarding and influential role.
Primary Purpose
To serve as a communication link between Glasgow East Intergroup and Glasgow Region, ensuring the collective voice and conscience of local AA groups are represented at the regional level and that information is shared effectively between Region and Intergroup.
Key Responsibilities
- Representation: Attend Regional Assembly meetings and represent the views, concerns, and conscience of Glasgow North West Intergroup.
- Communication: Report back to Intergroup on regional discussions, decisions, service opportunities, and developments affecting AA service in Scotland.
- Liaison Role: Act as a conduit for information between Intergroup and Region, including updates from the General Service Office (GSO) and the General Service Conference.
- Support Service: Encourage participation in service and help identify members who may be interested in regional service opportunities.
- Attendance: Attend the six annual Regional Assembly meetings, held in person on alternate months commencing in January each year.
Suggested Qualifications
- Suggested minimum of two years continuous sobriety.
- A sound understanding of AA’s Traditions, Concepts, and service structure.
- Previous Intergroup service experience is desirable.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel and actively participate in Regional Assembly meetings.
About Glasgow Region
Each Intergroup, including Glasgow North West Intergroup (GNWI), can appoint up to three Regional Representatives (RRs) as voting members of the Glasgow Regional Assembly. GNWI currently has three RR vacancies available.
Glasgow Region is comprised of five Intergroups:
- Glasgow North West
- Cumbernauld & District
- Glasgow South
- Glasgow East
- Monklands
Guidance Documents
Purpose
The Young Persons Liaison Officer helps ensure that younger alcoholics know Alcoholics Anonymous is available and that they are welcome in the Fellowship.
The role encourages awareness that alcoholism affects people of all ages and supports initiatives that help younger people find recovery through AA.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings.
- Develop opportunities to reach younger alcoholics.
- Work with Public Information, Health and Employment Liaison Officers.
- Provide Conference-approved literature where appropriate.
- Encourage younger AA members to become involved in service.
- Liaise with Regional Young Persons Liaison Officers.
Recommended Requirements
- At least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Good understanding of AA’s message and Traditions.
- Enthusiasm for outreach and service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other service disciplines.
- Normally serve for up to three years.
Skills and Qualities
- Enthusiastic and approachable.
- Good communicator.
- Positive role model in service.
- Organised and reliable.
Useful Resources
Young People Discipline:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/service/disciplines/young-people/
AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/
These descriptions are based on the current AA Great Britain Service Handbook and the guidance published for each service discipline. They provide a solid foundation for an Intergroup service manual or role guide, while remaining concise and practical.
Guidance Documents
Purpose
The Armed Services Liaison Officer helps ensure serving personnel, veterans and military families are aware of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The role develops relationships with organisations connected to the Armed Forces.
Typical contacts include:
- British Army
- Royal Navy
- Royal Air Force
- SSAFA
- Veterans’ organisations
- Military welfare services
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings.
- Develop relationships with Armed Forces organisations.
- Arrange presentations.
- Provide AA literature.
- Promote awareness of AA within the Armed Forces community.
- Liaise with Regional Armed Services Liaison Officers.
Recommended Requirements
- At least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Good understanding of AA service.
- Ability to communicate with military organisations.
- Normally serve for up to three years.
Skills and Qualities
- Professional.
- Good communicator.
- Reliable.
- Able to develop long-term relationships.
Useful Resources
Armed Services:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/service/disciplines/armed-services/
AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/
Purpose
The Criminal Justice Services Liaison Officer develops relationships with organisations involved in the criminal justice system to ensure professionals understand what AA offers.
Typical contacts include:
- Probation Services
- Courts
- Police
- Community Justice Partnerships
- Approved Premises
- Rehabilitation organisations
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings.
- Build relationships with criminal justice agencies.
- Arrange presentations explaining AA.
- Provide literature.
- Encourage appropriate referrals to AA.
- Liaise with Regional Criminal Justice Services Liaison Officers.
Recommended Requirements
- At least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Good knowledge of AA service.
- Comfortable presenting to professional audiences.
- Good organisational skills.
- Normally serve for up to three years.
Skills and Qualities
- Professional manner.
- Strong communication skills.
- Organised.
- Able to build trust with partner organisations.
Useful Resources
Criminal Justice Services:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/service/disciplines/probation-criminal-justice-services/
AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/
Share Liaison Officer (SLO)
Purpose
The Share Liaison Officer promotes Rounabout, the monthly magazine of AA Great Britain. The role encourages members and groups to read, contribute to and subscribe to the magazine as a means of strengthening recovery and Fellowship communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings.
- Promote Roundabout magazine within the Intergroup.
- Encourage article submissions from members.
- Support subscriptions.
- Keep groups informed about current issues and themes.
- Liaise with the Regional Share Liaison Officer.
Recommended Requirements
- At least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Interest in AA communication and literature.
- Good organisational skills.
- Normally serve for up to three years.
Skills and Qualities
- Good communicator.
- Organised.
- Enthusiastic.
- Encouraging and supportive.
Useful Resources
AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/
Purpose
The Archivist preserves the history of AA within the Intergroup by collecting, organising and safeguarding historical records, documents, photographs and memorabilia. The role helps ensure that future members understand the development of AA in their local area.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings.
- Collect and preserve historical documents.
- Organise archive material.
- Record significant Intergroup events.
- Make archive material available for displays and anniversaries where appropriate.
- Liaise with the Regional Archivist.
Recommended Requirements
- At least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Interest in AA history.
- Good organisational skills.
- Respect for confidentiality.
- Normally serve for up to three years.
Skills and Qualities
- Organised.
- Patient.
- Good record keeper.
- Attention to detail.
Useful Resources
AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/
Purpose
The Public Information Liaison Officer (PILO) is responsible for carrying the AA message to the wider community by ensuring accurate information about Alcoholics Anonymous is available to the public. The role focuses on raising awareness of what AA is, what it does, and how people can access help, while always protecting members’ anonymity and adhering to AA’s Traditions.
The PILO develops and maintains relationships with organisations such as:
- Local newspapers, radio and television
- Local authorities
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Community groups and charities
- Healthcare providers
- Police and emergency services
- Employers and professional organisations
The objective is not to recruit members, but to ensure that anyone seeking help with a drinking problem, or professionals working with alcohol-dependent people, know that AA is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend Intergroup meetings and report on Public Information activities.
- Develop and maintain contacts with local media and community organisations.
- Arrange presentations about AA for professional and community groups.
- Distribute Conference-approved AA literature.
- Support local awareness campaigns where appropriate.
- Encourage AA members to participate in Public Information work.
- Work closely with other Liaison Officers, particularly Health, Employment and Young Persons Liaison Officers.
- Liaise with the Regional Public Information Liaison Officer and General Service Office (GSO).
- Ensure all Public Information work complies with AA’s Twelve Traditions, especially those relating to anonymity and public relations.
Recommended Requirements
AA Great Britain recommends that an Intergroup Public Information Liaison Officer should:
- Have at least two years’ continuous sobriety.
- Have a good understanding of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions and AA Service structure.
- Be familiar with the AA Service Handbook.
- Be able to communicate confidently with professionals and members of the public.
- Be organised and able to coordinate local Public Information activities.
- Work well as part of an Intergroup committee.
- Normally serve for no more than three years, in keeping with AA’s principle of rotation.
Skills and Qualities
A good Public Information Liaison Officer should be:
- A good communicator.
- Reliable and organised.
- Comfortable speaking to groups and professionals.
- Able to build positive working relationships.
- Respectful of confidentiality and anonymity.
- Enthusiastic about carrying the AA message through service.
Useful Resources
- Public Information Liaison Officers:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/service/disciplines/public-information/public-information-liaison-officers/ - AA Service Handbook:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/document/aa-service-handbook/