Outreach Coordinator

Below is the description of the Outreach Coordinator role as described in the AIS “STANDING RULES AND PROCEDURES’ MANUAL” (SRPM, pg. 12)…

Purpose

Handles communication between the general public and Al-Anon in the AIS area. This includes acting as the liaison between Al-Anon and local media and the professional community.

Responsibilities

  1. Works with District Representatives from Districts 14 – 22 and their Groups providing information, giving support, and coordinating activities to aid in the dissemination of information about Al-Anon and Alateen to the general public and professionals, when appropriate.

  2. Reports activities to the Board and Council.

  3. Cooperates and coordinates with other Coordinators in doing educational workshops, work parties, and public outreach.

  4. Serve as the communication link with Area Alateen Coordinators to insure AIS resources to assist the Area with their outreach efforts.

  5. Public outreach as outlined in the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual.

  6. Must attend AIS Council and Board meetings.

Skills Required

  • Intermediate level ability with common software.

  • Strong attention to detail and ownership for project timelines.

  • Good oral and written communications skills.

  • Familiarity with Al-Anon Legacies and principles and an understanding of the links of service.

  • Teamwork

From a January 2025 Bits Newsletter Article

Time for a New Volunteer
AIS Outreach Coordinator
Position Open for 2025

As your Seattle AIS Outreach Coordinator for almost two years, I have experienced so much intellectual, social and emotional growth as a direct result of my service. I have been busy and I have gotten better! I have learned about the Al-Anon program and service structure. I have accelerated and enhanced my own personal Al-Anon program, even though I have not had an active alcoholic in my life for many years.

I had the opportunity to meet and deepen my relationships with many wonderful people,

• I worked with an outside agency to continue campaigns using digital ads, bus and train posters (see the new one for 2025 below) and social media.

• I worked with District Reps, Group Reps and members

o while organizing tabling groups for events such as Recovery Day at the Mariners

o by creating an Outreach-In-A-Box program for groups and districts.

• I supported newcomers by sending packets of information by mail and electronically.

• I supported AIS Council members by attending monthly meetings on Zoom and by writing articles for this Newsletter to publicize Outreach opportunities and tools.

How much time did I spend? Probably 3 hours or less a week, on average. The late summer / early fall is the busiest time of year, as the Holiday Al-Anon Outreach ad campaigns run November through February. These campaigns are set up to run again on autopilot now! So, the next Outreach Coordinator can coast for at least a year (maybe more) by just repeating what has been done in the past.

I am writing this month to ask that you (yes, you), seriously consider nominating yourself as the new Outreach Coordinator for Seattle AIS so you, too, can experience all of these benefits for yourself. Check out the job description by clicking here and finding p. 12 Line 34 in the Standing Rules and Procedures’ Manual You can create, discuss and implement your own Outreach ideas with other Coordinators and the Council! I hope you consider it, and if you do, I will be available to support you! If interested, simply email Chair@seattle-al-anon.org.

-Solveig W.