“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”

Service one of the Three Legacies of AA and is an important part of recovery. If you are interested in service but not sure what is right for you, please take this survey to find out!

Whether you’re new or active in AA service at any level, you’ll find information and resources through these links:


Understanding AA’s service structure

Whether you’re new to AA service or have been active for years, these documents will help you understand and navigate AA’s service structure.

AA is more than a set of principles; it is a society of recovered alcoholics in action….Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have no bother, no politics, no expense, and no responsibility! But this is only a dream about simplicity; it would not be simplicity in fact. Without its essential services, AA would soon become a formless, confused, and irresponsible anarchy.

Co-founder Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age (pp. 139-40)