Temporary Contact Volunteers - Bridging the Gap

Alcoholics Anonymous has a single purpose of helping individuals who identify as alcoholics to find sobriety through attendance at A.A. meetings and participation with the Fellowship of A.A. Many members of A.A. volunteer as Prerelease and Bridging the Gap temporary contacts as part of their own A.A. recovery, with the intention of helping soon-to-be released or newly-released alcoholics. One of the ways A.A. members can assist individuals who are under community supervision is to introduce them to A.A. by accompanying them to local A.A. meetings during the first days of release. Prior to release, local volunteers may also be able to offer temporary sponsorship or literature.