Many communities are unaware of MADD Victim Services and how MADD helps victims/survivors of impaired driving. Volunteer outreach and communications specialists help to enhance community awareness of MADD Victim Services. By building relationships, educating the community, and connecting community members with needed services, outreach and communications volunteers help to solidify the presence of MADD Victim Services in all communities, thereby ensuring that victims/survivors receive the support they need.
Skills/Training Requirements: completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and comfortable approaching community organizations to establish and strengthen networks.
- Details: Information and Education
–Attend Community Fairs and or Events to spread Awareness of MADD
–Help with Research on Ways to Help Spread Awareness of MADD Victim Services
–Contact or Help Contact Police Stations, Counseling Centers, Schools, Etc. to Share Information, Do Presentations, or have Meetings with about MADDs Victim Services
–Be able to do MADD Victim Services Presentations to Audiences
–Help expand Victim Services to reach more people in need
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
–Completion of MADD Awareness and Victim Services Training
–Comfortable with Public Speaking
–Awareness of MADD’s Mission and Victim Services Work
–Sensitivity to the needs of victims/survivors of impaired driving
–Comfortable working with people of diverse background and abilities
–Computer and Phone access to keep in contact with MADD MI Staff
–Access to own Transportation
- Time Commitment:
–6-20 Hours Per Month
Weekly or Bi-Weekly Check Ins with Staff
