What is the Role of Sponsorship?
(from the Alcoholics Anonymous, pamphlet; “Questions & Answers on Sponsorship”) While the following article was written by Alcoholic Anonymous for alcoholics, it is applicable and useful for any person involved in a 12-Step program. In addition to answering many of the questions of a person in recovery, it also answers many of the questions a sponsor, family member or employer may have. What is Sponsorship? Most present members of Alcoholics Anonymous owe their sobriety to the fact that someone else took a special interest in them and was willing to share a great gift with them. Sponsorship is merely another way of describing the continuing special interest of a seasoned member that can mean so much to a newcomer turning to A.A. for help. Individuals and groups cannot afford to lose sight of the importance of sponsorship, the importance of talking a special interest in a confused alcoholic who wants to stop drinking. Experience shows clearly that the members getting the most out of the
Related Questions
- How is this to be planned, taken forward and funded? Does private sector, official sponsorship or other public sector grant funding need to be secured?
- I would like to support the ss Great Britain Trust’s work through a donation, sponsorship, or gift in my Will. What should I do?
- Are their sponsorship opportunities for the Norton 360 Sandown Challenge?
