The 12th step advises addicts to “carry the message to alcoholics, and practice these principles in all our affairs.” This involves taking on serviceAA and other 12-step fellowships do not normally have employees. Instead, members volunteer and take roles necessary for the operation of the different groups and the larger infrastructure of the fellowship. Common roles of service include secretary, treasurer, and chairing meetings. work, helping newcomers, being sponsors, and living a full and soberIn 12-step programs, an individual is sober when they are no longer partaking in the behavior or substance to which they are addicted and living a better life following the program. Both are necessary to achieve sobriety. life.