Service Opportunities
Service is fun, interesting, and a chance for fellowship with new members. Take advantage of your opportunity to participate in how FA works in these opportunities below. There is plenty of support and all you must do is show up. FA needs YOU!
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WSI 12th Step Committee
Secretary
Description: The 12th Step Committee needs a secretary. We need someone who is eager to work on creative ways to serve the FA fellowship at the WSI level. Our committee space fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion, and we welcome and support new committee members.
Monthly Meeting: First Sunday of each month, 10am-11am EST.
Requirements: We would like someone who is familiar with Google docs and has five years of abstinence. Must be able to write up committee notes in a timely manner and distribute to the committee members. We meet once a month on Sunday for one hour.
Apply: Email 12thStep@foodaddicts.org
Meeting Effectiveness Support and Assistance Committee (MESA)
MESA Tech Team Member
Description: The MESA Committee Tech Team needs a Zoom-handy person to assist in tech-hosting the monthly Resource Calls for MESA Reps. The person should be familiar with Zoom techniques such as screen and video sharing and be willing to participate in planning and organizing relevant and vibrant meetings. The Tech Team seeks candidates who represent the broad diversity of the FA Fellowship.
Monthly Meeting: First Sunday of each month, 2:30pm-3:30pm EST.
Requirements: The person must have at least three years of abstinence, be willing to learn how to host large meetings via zoom or other video platforms, and be interested in making meetings more effective. Training and plenty of support available. MESA seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of the fellowship.
Apply: Email MESA@foodaddicts.org.
Newcomer Support and Assistance Committee
Secretary
Description: Take meeting notes and distribute to committee members. Assist on commitee projects if desired.
Requirements: 5 years of Abstinence
Apply: Email newcomersupport@foodaddicts.org
Core Member
Description: Help with projects aimed at helping newcomers when they first come into FA and at helping existing members think about things they can do to help newcomers.
Requirements: 5 years of Abstinence
Apply: Email newcomersupport@foodaddicts.org
Literature Committee
Audio Recording Committee (ARC)
Description of Positions and How to Apply
Operations Assistant
Description: Support committee efforts around literature production, distribution, archiving and preservation. Support upcoming projects such as registering the copyrights of FA literature with the Library of Congress and establishing and implementing archival preservation procedures for FA literature.
Competencies:
- Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive
- Is very organized and detail oriented
- Collaborates with others easily
Preferred but not required:
- Professional librarian or archivist experience
- Experience with copyright registration
Requirements: 3 years of uninterrupted abstinence with completion of one twelve step study and continual participation in the study of the twelve steps.
Apply: Email mailto:lcoperations@foodaddicts.org
EAI Public Information(PI) Committee
EAI PI Core Member
Description: EAI PI needs New Essential Members who are prepared to search the internet 1-2 hours weekly for Healthcare Events and Post Bariatric Surgery Support Groups. The position requires being assigned some states within the 26 states of Eastern Area Intergroup and posting the results in the Google Drive on the EAI PI Sub-Groups Google Slide Sheet. The Google Slide Sheet findings are shared with the Service Group Support Committee giving the LSGs an opportunity to get the word out about FA.
Requirements: The EAI PI New Core Member must have completed 1 year of abstinence with experience searching the internet and holding a service position at FA meetings. In addition, attend EAI PI monthly committee meeting and when necessary a subcommittee meeting.
Apply: Email wkathryn876@gmail.com
Maine Chapter Public Information(PI) Committee
Events Coordinator
Description: Work with the PI Committee Chair to coordinate Health Fairs, and especially, to identify public events where the Chapter PI committee can raise awareness about FA.
Requirements: Two years of abstinence and working with an FA sponsor and have completed at least one in-depth study of the Twelve Steps in sequence, using a method focused on food addiction and requiring abstinence throughout each Step, within the current term of abstinence, uninterrupted by a break in abstinence.
Apply: Email mepi@foodaddicts.org
Bylaws Committee
Bylaws Committee Member
Description: The Bilaws Committee (BC) is seeking an additional member. We meet on the 1st Friday from 4-5pm ET. Occasionally, special meetings may be needed. BC is responsible for the accuracy of Governing Documents and the development and processing of motions for the Business Convention. Committee members are expected to attend committee meetings to discuss these issues, as well as inquiries from the fellowship or other topics as decided by the chair. Some issues can be discussed by email. Committee members volunteer to take meeting minutes.
Monthly Meeting: First Friday of each month, 4pm-5pm EST.
Requirements: The person must have at least seven years of continuous abstinence, prior service experience at the chapter, intergroup, or WSI level, and completion of one in-depth study of the Twelve Steps in sequence as described in the bylaws. A logical thought process and an interest in bylaws are essential. Having editing skills, legal background, and knowledge of google docs is helpful.
Apply: Email bylaws@foodaddicts.org to request an application.