"I am responsible . . .

When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help,

I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.

And for that: I am responsible."

 

One of WAIA goals is to have a live person answer the telephones 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to reach out to the still suffering alcoholic.

This is accomplished in 2 ways.  The phones are answered in the office itself from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily by Desk Volunteers.
From 10:00 PM-10:00 AM the phones are forwarded to the personal phones of Night Watch volunteers.

The 4 day shifts (10:00 AM-1:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–10:00 PM) are coordinated by the Office Assistant.

Desk Volunteer & Night Watch Training will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month at the WAIA Office at 1:30pm.  If your are interested in answer the phones at the WAIA Office, contact volunteers@aa-dc.org or call 202-966-9783!

The Following Shifts Are Open & Volunteers Are Needed:

  Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
10 - 1pm              
1 - 4pm         Open Open  
4 - 7pm    Open          
7 - 10pm              

The Night Watch Shift, from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM is coordinated by the Night Watch Coordinator. nightwatch@aa-dc.org