Service work has been a godsend for me in that it has keep me very active with my recovery program. The thought has crossed my mind that somebody else should be driving 25 miles across town to pick up the supplies for the meeting but I get so much more back. It gives me ownership in the group and the fellowship that I would not have otherwise.
Sponsors generally give good advice and they often see something about us that we cannot.
I have no idea what your personal situation is but for me every bit of service work has paid me back dividends.