Deciding to participate in corrections Twelfth Step work is an important individual decision.  AA members should carefully read all the documents required by correctional facilities,and fully understand and be willing to comply with all rules and regulations prior to commencing such work.  The corrections screening process often takes several months to complete. Do not be discouraged over the length of time this may take. (From the AA Corrections Workbook)

We represent AA to the folks who we come into contact within this service role.  It is advised  that the  AA volunteer have one year of  continuous sobriety, a sponsor, home group and completed the 12 steps.