Oregon Area Alateen Service
“When I first found the courage to say yes to service, it was with the thought that I would be giving. I was not prepared for all that came back to me in abundance.”
~ Al-Anon Family Groups The Joy of Service
Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service “AMIAS”
Al-Anon members who wish to serve Alateen in any capacity are required to participate in an Oregon Area certification process. Once certified, the member becomes an Al-Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS). All AMIAS are supported with training and fellowship.
Oregon Area AMIAS Meeting - open to all Al-Anon members. Second Saturday Monthly, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Join here, Meeting ID: 836 9346 4145, Passcode: 914746 Contact: alateen@oregonal-anon.org
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ALATEEN GROUP SPONSORS
Alateen Group Sponsors are AMIAS who give their time to ensure that the spiritual principles of the Al-Anon program are shared with the Alateen group. Two Alateen Group Sponsors must be present to hold an Alateen meeting. AMIAS do not individually sponsor Alateens.
OTHER AMIAS ROLES
AMIAS may also serve as chaperones or drivers, and may participate in events such as the Oregon Alateen Conference.
DISTRICT ALATEEN COORDINATORS
District Alateen Coordinators are AMIAS that support Alateen at the district level through administrative duties, outreach, coordination, and education. This is a vital link between the Oregon Area and district Alateen activities.
OREGON AREA ALATEEN COORDINATOR
This position assists in coordinating Alateen activities in the Oregon Area and acts as a liaison between the World Service Organization and the Oregon Area on Alateen matters. Position Description pg 7
OREGON AREA ALATEEN PROCESS PERSON (AAPP)
February 2026 - This is an open service position! Please contact the Area Alateen Coordinator at alateen@oregonal-anon.org to inquire.
The AAPP ensures compliance with the Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements and is primarily responsible for the certification and recertification of AMIAS, and registration of Alateen groups. The AAPP is also an Oregon Area Officer and represents Alateen on the Leadership Committee. Position Description pg 6
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Eligibility Requirements to Apply
Al-Anon members who are also members of other 12-Step fellowships are eligible to apply by virtue of their Al-Anon membership.
Alanon members must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply to be an Alateen Sponsor.
Be an Al-Anon member regularly attending Al-Anon meetings.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have at least two years in Al-Anon in addition to any time spent in Alateen.
Not have been convicted of a felony.
Not have been charged with or convicted of endangering a minor, child abuse or any other inappropriate sexual behavior.
Not have demonstrated emotional problems which could result in harm to Alateen members.
Disclose to the AAPP any involvement as the subject of an investigation by a child-welfare or similar government agency.
Pass a criminal background check as a new applicant and once every 3 years thereafter
Application Overview
Alanon members who wish to serve Alateen in any capacity are required to go through a certification process which includes interviews, references, fingerprinting, a background check and a training process. Once certified, the member becomes an AMIAS (Alanon Member Involved in Alateen Service) and may participate in the full capacity of an AMIAS.
Application Steps
Review the following documents
Alateen Sponsorship - Is it for You? (S-27)
Oregon Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements
Candidate Application Packet (2 pages)
Fill out and sign
Agreement to Comply with the Oregon Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements (1 page)
Fill out and sign
Send the completed documents from steps 2 and 3 to your District Rep. If there is no District Rep, send to the AAPP.
Applicants who are planning to sponsor an Alateen Group are to be certified in the same district as the Alateen Group. All other applicants are to be certified in the district of their Alanon home group. District Descriptions
Questions
For more information, reach out to your Group Rep, District Rep, or the Oregon Alateen Area Processing Person (AAPP) at alateen_process_person@oregonal-anon.org
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ALATEEN SAFETY GUIDELINES
Oregon Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements
WSO 2022 - 2025 Alanon/Alateen Service Manual
WSO Alateen Safety Guidelines (G34)
ALATEEN RESOURCES FOR SERVICE
Starting an Alateen Group (G-19)
Alateen Meetings in Schools (G-5)
Area Alateen Coordinators (G-24)
Information for Educators: Alateen in Schools (S-64)
Alateen Public Outreach Toolkit
A Guide for Sponsors of Alateen Groups (P-29)
Alateen Sponsorship - Is it for You? (S-27)
Starting an Alateen Meeting
For information on starting an Alateen meeting, refer to Starting an Alateen Group - Alanon Guidelines G-19.
Donating Money or Supplies
Al-Anon/ Alateen Tradition Seven states “Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions”. Alateen does not accept donations outside of Al-Anon or Alateen fundraising activities.
For questions, contact the Oregon Alateen Coordinator at alateen@oregonal-anon.org