What does it mean to be a sponsor in AA?

What does it mean to be a sponsor in AA?

In this booklet, a sponsor is defined as ‘an alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program and shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through AA’.

Can a woman sponsor a man in AA?

A.A. experience does suggest that it is best for men to sponsor men, women to sponsor women. This custom usually helps our members stay focused on the A.A. program. It is the whole A.A. program — not the individ- ual’s sponsor — that maintains the newcomer’s sobriety.

How do I choose a sponsor?

What To Look For In a Sponsor

1. Your sponsor should have experience.
2. Watch how that person treats others.
3. Consider what expectations you have for support, and find someone who can match those.
4. Think about what is important to you in a sponsor.
5. Look for someone who would not interest you romantically.

What is the responsibility of a sponsor?

Responsibilities as a Sponsor If an immigrant you sponsored receives any means-tested public benefits, you are responsible for repaying the cost of those benefits to the agency that provided them. If you do not repay the debt, the agency or the immigrant can sue you in court to get the money owed.

What does being a sponsor mean?

Sponsoring something (or someone) is the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services. The individual or group that provides the support, similar to a benefactor, is known as sponsor.

What does it mean when you sponsor someone for immigration?

A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card–holder) by signing an affidavit of support.

How many immigrants can I sponsor?

While there are no numerical limits for sponsors, U.S. citizens and legal residents can only sponsor limited classes of close relatives. Permanent legal residents can sponsor spouses and unmarried children, including adult unmarried children, those defined as over 21.