Volunteers are the backbone of Al-Anon, and MAIS recognizes the enormous value that everyone who volunteers brings. Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or can dedicate more time, your service contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of those Al-Anon serves.

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Why Volunteer?

1. MAIS service volunteers directly contribute to our mission. 

2. Volunteering is an opportunity to connect with other Al-Anon members who share a passion for helping others who have been affected by someone else's drinking.

3. Engaging in volunteer activities may enhance personal growth in Al-Anon.

4. “Participation is the key to harmony.”-Concept 4:  Building relationships with other Al-Anon members can create a sense of fellowship.

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We currently have several open positions:

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MAIS Chair: Service term begins 1/1/2026

 

• Having no more authority than any other committee member, unless otherwise specified

elsewhere, the MAIS Chairperson shall provide a focus for the MAIS service structure.

• Encourages and facilitates all MAIS activities.

• Plans all MAIS ISR meetings with the Executive Committee (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer. and Board Chairperson).

• Further develops the MAIS ISR meeting agenda in conjunction with the Secretary.

• Presides over all MAIS ISR meetings.

• Calls any required special meetings.

• Shall be informed in writing by the responsible Outreach Chair, MAIS Communications Chair, Technology Chair, Office Chair, Anniversary Chair, MAIS Liaison, and any special activity committee chairs of ongoing projects prior to the scheduled MAIS ISR meeting.

• Provides guidance and feedback to the Outreach Chair, MAIS Communications Chair,

Technology Chair, Office Chair, Anniversary Chair, MAIS Liaison, and any special activity

committee chairs.
• Appoints Chairperson for annual anniversary activities, workshops and any special fundraising projects.
• Recruits qualified members to fill vacant MAIS officer positions and chairperson positions.
• Ensures that decisions made at MAIS ISR meetings are on-track and implemented.
• Receives email and channels it to proper committee personnel.
• Acts as a spokesperson for MAIS.
• Shall be informed by the MAIS Board of all board activities.
• Serves on the Executive Committee and Board of MAIS.
• Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint.

 

 

MAIS Communications Chair: Service term begins 1/1/2026

 

• Maintains distribution directory of all MAIS representatives and alternate

district representatives.

• Sends out invitations for Board meetings and MAIS ISR meetings.

• Receives GR and/or DR changes from Georgia Area Group Records Coordinator.

• Communicates with member Districts of MAIS to encourage active participation in MAIS, and coordinates representation.

• Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint.

 

 

Technology Chair: Service term begins 1/1/2026

 

• Responsible for maintenance and updating of information on MAIS website according

to WSO guidelines and as approved by MAIS.

• Publishes a link to current Metro Atlanta meeting schedule or links to Georgia Area

11 www.ga-al-anon.org and/or WSO www.al-anon.org for current meeting schedule.

• Sets up and maintains ecommerce on MAIS website.

• Publishes a link to Metro Atlanta Al-Anon/Alateen events.

• Sets up and oversees technical aspects of MAIS Zoom meetings.

• Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint.

• Serves on the Board of MAIS.

• Coordinates efforts with Georgia Area Webmaster and MAIS Communications Chair.
 

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​Secretary:

• Takes minutes of all meetings and maintains a permanent file.

• Maintains an ongoing list by date of all motions voted on and passed for ready reference.

• Serves on the Executive Committee and Board of MAIS.!!

• Compiles historical records of MAIS and collects artifacts and records for scrapbook and/or other receptacles.

• Coordinates efforts with Area Archivist.

• Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint. 

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MAIS Area Liaison:

• Represents MAIS at Area Assemblies and at the Area World Service Committee (AWSC) meetings as a liaison to the Area. (MAIS Liaison has voice and vote in the committee).

• Reports on MAIS at Area Assembly and AWSC, and on Area Assembly and AWSC at all MAIS meetings.

• The position is not open to dual members of AA and Al-Anon.

• The MAIS Liaison’s expenses to attend Georgia Area Assembly and AWSC will be paid for by MAIS

• Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint​​​

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Anniversary Chair:

   ● Is the head of the MAIS anniversary celebration committee.

   ● This position is appointed by the MAIS Chair.

   ● Submits reports at all MAIS meetings and in the CenterPoint

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If you are interested in these volunteer positions, or another one when one becomes available, please email office@atl-al-anon.org.

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Thank you for considering an Al-Anon service opportunity.