Get involved

Volunteer & service

Hosting a Regional Forum takes many hands. Whether you can chair a committee for two years or give two hours on Saturday, there is a place for you.

1
Raise your hand

Fill out the volunteer form below.
2
Area confirms chairs

Chair positions are confirmed at the January 2027 Area Assembly.
3
Plan together

Committee meetings start January 2027.
4
Get trained

On-site training Friday, Dec 1 at 1:00 p.m.
5
Serve & enjoy

Welcome the Pacific Region to our home!

Host (Welcome) committee

Open commitments

10 chair positions. The Area confirms the chairs at the January 2027 Area Assembly.

/ 10

Open

Registration Chair
- Chair + 2–4 at the desk
- Fri–Sun
Leads the registration desk and relief teams all weekend.
Responsibilities
- Staff the desk Fri 2–10 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 8:30–10 a.m.
- Arrive by noon Friday for name badge preparation; attend 1 p.m. training.
- Coordinate relief teams; GSO provides office supplies.
I'm interested: Registration Chair
Open

Carry the Message Chair
- 4 set-up · 3 tear-down · table hosts
- Fri 10:30 a.m. · Sun noon
Sets up and staffs the literature displays that support Twelfth Step committees.
Responsibilities
- Four people to set up Friday at 10:30 a.m.
- Three people Sunday at noon to pack boxes returning to GSO.
- Invite district & area chairs (Grapevine, Corrections, Treatment, Accessibilities, PI, CPC, Archives, Literature) to staff tables.
I'm interested: Carry the Message Chair
Open

Volunteers / Greeters Chair
- Chair + volunteer team
- Fri 2–7 p.m. · all weekend
Organizes the friendly faces who welcome, guide and assist attendees.
Responsibilities
- Greeters near registration Friday 2–7 p.m.
- Greet attendees at the doors before General Sessions.
- Distribute handouts; guide attendees to workshops Saturday.
I'm interested: Volunteers / Greeters Chair
Open

Translation Equipment Chair
- Chair + rotating volunteers
- All weekend
Checks interpretation headsets in and out so everyone can participate. Bilingual volunteers especially welcome!
Responsibilities
- Check equipment out before the Friday opening session (busy!).
- Collect equipment Sunday after the close of the Forum.
- Keep a simple check-out log throughout the weekend.
I'm interested: Translation Equipment Chair
Open

Workshops Chair
- Chair + 2 helpers
- Sat 6:30 & 8:15 p.m.
Makes sure workshop rooms are signed and ready.
Responsibilities
- Place signs at workshop rooms at 6:30 p.m. and remove them at 8:15 p.m.
- Provide one large container marked “Ask-It-Basket” (GSO provides pencils and paper).
I'm interested: Workshops Chair
Open

A.A. Meetings Chair
- Chair + meeting secretaries
- Fri 4 p.m. · Sat/Sun 7:30 a.m.
Arranges A.A. meetings outside of Forum sessions.
Responsibilities
- Arrange meeting rooms directly with the hotel (A.A.W.S. does not contract or pay for meeting or hospitality rooms).
- Schedule Friday 4:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 7:30 a.m. — never during Forum sessions.
- Recruit chairpersons and speakers for each meeting.
I'm interested: A.A. Meetings Chair
Open

Coffee Chair
- Chair
- Planning + weekend
Makes coffee arrangements with the hotel.
Responsibilities
- Work with the hotel on coffee service (A.A.W.S. does not pay for coffee).
- Plan a self-supporting approach within the host budget.
I'm interested: Coffee Chair
Open

Friday/Saturday Night Activities Chair
- Chair + committee
- After sessions
Coordinates optional, self-supporting fellowship like an ice cream social.
Responsibilities
- Work with the hotel on an ice cream social Friday and/or Saturday night.
- Explore banquet, dance or young people’s events (e.g., with LACYPAA).
I'm interested: Friday/Saturday Night Activities Chair
Open

Hospitality Suite Chair
- Chair + hosts
- All weekend
Creates a welcoming space to relax and connect between sessions.
Responsibilities
- Gather shared experience from past host areas via GSO’s Forums assignment.
- Coordinate area-sponsored games or snacks.
I'm interested: Hospitality Suite Chair
Open

Attraction / Outreach Committee
- Chair + committee
- 2026–2028
Encourages attendance across the host city and the whole region.
Responsibilities
- Deliver flyers to groups, districts, intergroups and central offices.
- Help members pre-register at A.A. gatherings once registration opens.
- Organize ride sharing and room sharing.
I'm interested: Attraction / Outreach Committee

Forum-weekend volunteer needs

No experience needed: training is Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Day	Time	Task	People
Friday	10:30 a.m.	Literature display set-up	4
	12:00 p.m.	Name badge preparation	2–4
	1:00 p.m.	Volunteer training (all volunteers)	—
	2:00–7:00 p.m.	Greeters near registration	4–6
	2:00–10:00 p.m.	Registration desk (relief shifts)	2–4
	5:30–7:00 p.m.	Translation equipment check-out	3–4
	6:00–6:45 p.m.	Door greeters — opening session	4
Saturday	8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.	Registration desk (relief shifts)	2–4
	8:30–9:15 a.m.	Door greeters & handouts	4
	6:15–6:45 p.m.	Workshop signs & guides	3–5
	8:15 p.m.	Remove workshop signs	2
Sunday	8:30–10:00 a.m.	Late-arrival registration	2
	12:00 p.m.	Translation equipment return	3–4
	12:00 p.m.	Literature pack-up & tear-down	3

Volunteer & service

How it works

Open commitments

Registration Chair

Carry the Message Chair

Volunteers / Greeters Chair

Translation Equipment Chair

Workshops Chair

A.A. Meetings Chair

Coffee Chair

Friday/Saturday Night Activities Chair

Hospitality Suite Chair

Attraction / Outreach Committee

Forum-weekend volunteer needs

Volunteer sign-up