Volunteer: VolunteersVolunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries. Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise. Some options include: Advocate for Change: Work to strengthen existing laws and pass new ones. Get started by emailing your legislators. Advise a Board: Consider a community leadership role by serving on a local advisory board. Take Steps to Raise Funds: Sign up for Walk like MADD in your community or as a virtual walker online to help raise mission funds to end drunk driving. Speak Out: Join the Speakers Bureau program and speak at schools, civic groups, clubs and other organizations. Spread the Word: Distribute MADD mission statement flyers in your community to encourage people not to drink and drive. Monitor the Courts: Ensure that justice is being served by monitoring DUI cases. Help Victims Be Heard: Coordinate a Victim Impact Panel where victims share their story to drunk and drugged driving offenders. Flex Some Power: Inspire youth, train parents or mobilize community activities to prevent underage drinking and reduces alcohol access to youth. Roll up Your Sleeves: Help set up events, run an information booth or attend community fairs. Give a Hand: Answer phones, make copies or perform other office support duties. Volunteer Opportunities are throughout Michigan For more information contact Meg Callow, Volunteer Coordinator248-528-1745 x2653 meg.callow@madd.org
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries. Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise. Some options include: Advocate for Change: Work to strengthen existing laws and pass new ones. Get started by emailing your legislators. Advise a Board: Consider a community leadership role by serving on a local advisory board. Take Steps to Raise Funds: Sign up for Walk like MADD in your community or as a virtual walker online to help raise mission funds to end drunk driving. Speak Out: Join the Speakers Bureau program and speak at schools, civic groups, clubs and other organizations. Spread the Word: Distribute MADD mission statement flyers in your community to encourage people not to drink and drive. Monitor the Courts: Ensure that justice is being served by monitoring DUI cases. Help Victims Be Heard: Coordinate a Victim Impact Panel where victims share their story to drunk and drugged driving offenders. Flex Some Power: Inspire youth, train parents or mobilize community activities to prevent underage drinking and reduces alcohol access to youth. Roll up Your Sleeves: Help set up events, run an information booth or attend community fairs. Give a Hand: Answer phones, make copies or perform other office support duties. Volunteer Opportunities are throughout Michigan For more information contact Meg Callow, Volunteer Coordinator248-528-1745 x2653 meg.callow@madd.org
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48084 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Walk Like MADD Planning CommitteeHelp Us Plan an Amazing Walk Like MADD Michigan 2021! Join the Walk Like MADD Committee to put your skills, input, ideas, and connections into helping us plan a great Community Event. Walk Like MADD is a fundraiser for MADD Michigan, as well as a substance-impaired driving awareness event, supporter get together, and pay tributes to those who have had their lives impacted by this 100% preventable crime. The Committee is open to everyone! Our goal is to create an event experience that will help people Remember, Inspire, and Commit. Join our dynamic group to create an unforgettable community event. There are many opportunities for people to get involved in planning and producing Walk Like MADD, from big roles to smaller roles depending on time and skill set. The committee is a 4 – 5 hour monthly commitment, with a monthly 1 hour committee meeting on zoom. The committee runs from April to August. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Help Us Plan an Amazing Walk Like MADD Michigan 2021! Join the Walk Like MADD Committee to put your skills, input, ideas, and connections into helping us plan a great Community Event. Walk Like MADD is a fundraiser for MADD Michigan, as well as a substance-impaired driving awareness event, supporter get together, and pay tributes to those who have had their lives impacted by this 100% preventable crime. The Committee is open to everyone! Our goal is to create an event experience that will help people Remember, Inspire, and Commit. Join our dynamic group to create an unforgettable community event. There are many opportunities for people to get involved in planning and producing Walk Like MADD, from big roles to smaller roles depending on time and skill set. The committee is a 4 – 5 hour monthly commitment, with a monthly 1 hour committee meeting on zoom. The committee runs from April to August. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48084 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Underage Drinking Prevention VolunteersWe are looking for more Power of Youth Volunteers to help us with our Underage Drinking Prevention presentations and programming. Typically volunteers assist staff with outreach to local high and middle schools, and youth-based groups in their area, and then help facilitate Underage Drinking Prevention programs through presentations and educational materials. There are both In Person, and Virtual Presentations available.
MADD helps youth explore the real, short- and long-term impacts of drinking underage, including how it damages their brains and the long-lasting social consequences through interactive presentations delivered by certified facilitators. MADD also offers tools directly to teens to encourage them to use the power they have to keep themselves and their friends safe. Through this valuable program youth not only learn why it is important to stay away from alcohol and other drugs, but they also learn real-life strategies.
Time Commitment: 2-5 Hours Per Month
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan We are looking for more Power of Youth Volunteers to help us with our Underage Drinking Prevention presentations and programming. Typically volunteers assist staff with outreach to local high and middle schools, and youth-based groups in their area, and then help facilitate Underage Drinking Prevention programs through presentations and educational materials. There are both In Person, and Virtual Presentations available.
MADD helps youth explore the real, short- and long-term impacts of drinking underage, including how it damages their brains and the long-lasting social consequences through interactive presentations delivered by certified facilitators. MADD also offers tools directly to teens to encourage them to use the power they have to keep themselves and their friends safe. Through this valuable program youth not only learn why it is important to stay away from alcohol and other drugs, but they also learn real-life strategies.
Time Commitment: 2-5 Hours Per Month
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Public Policy/Advocate for ChangeMADD Michigan is currently working to get volunteers, victims, and survivors engaged in passing an All Offender Ignition Interlock Law, and ending the Sunset Clause for .08 BAC. An ignition interlock is a device about the size of a cell phone that is wired into the ignition system of a vehicle. A convicted drunk driver must blow into the device in order to start their vehicle. If they have a measurable amount of alcohol in their system, the vehicle will not start. 34 states and Washington DC have passed this law already, and Michigan has not passed the law, it is currently sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Did you know that Michigan is the only state with a Sunset Clause for the .08 Blood Alcohol Content for stopping Impaired Drivers? A sunset law is also known as the sunset provision and it is a legal provision that has an expiration date for a government program, agency, or law on a certain date unless it is renewed. The Michigan Legislature has approved bills that will continue that state’s 0.08 blood-alcohol limit for drunk driving until 2021. The limit of 0.8 was set in 2003, however, a sunset provision has been put on it means that the law has to be revisited and amended when the deadline comes around or the law is no longer in place. Under the latest legislation, the limit is going to go back up from 0.8 to 0.10 in October 2021. Our goal is to end the Sunset Clause and have a new law that would have .08 be a law that never has to be debated again.
It will take volunteers of all commitments and skill levels to help us create stronger laws to end impaired driving in Michigan. From Leadership Roles to Contacting Your Legislator, there will be multiple ways for you to get involved. Public Policy volunteers would assist staff by engaging the public and legislators through educating them on the law. Public Policy volunteers also spread awareness of MADD’s legislative agenda throughout their communities, and communicate MADD’s legislative agenda to their legislators and encourage legislators and community leaders to support MADD’s legislative priorities. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan MADD Michigan is currently working to get volunteers, victims, and survivors engaged in passing an All Offender Ignition Interlock Law, and ending the Sunset Clause for .08 BAC. An ignition interlock is a device about the size of a cell phone that is wired into the ignition system of a vehicle. A convicted drunk driver must blow into the device in order to start their vehicle. If they have a measurable amount of alcohol in their system, the vehicle will not start. 34 states and Washington DC have passed this law already, and Michigan has not passed the law, it is currently sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Did you know that Michigan is the only state with a Sunset Clause for the .08 Blood Alcohol Content for stopping Impaired Drivers? A sunset law is also known as the sunset provision and it is a legal provision that has an expiration date for a government program, agency, or law on a certain date unless it is renewed. The Michigan Legislature has approved bills that will continue that state’s 0.08 blood-alcohol limit for drunk driving until 2021. The limit of 0.8 was set in 2003, however, a sunset provision has been put on it means that the law has to be revisited and amended when the deadline comes around or the law is no longer in place. Under the latest legislation, the limit is going to go back up from 0.8 to 0.10 in October 2021. Our goal is to end the Sunset Clause and have a new law that would have .08 be a law that never has to be debated again.
It will take volunteers of all commitments and skill levels to help us create stronger laws to end impaired driving in Michigan. From Leadership Roles to Contacting Your Legislator, there will be multiple ways for you to get involved. Public Policy volunteers would assist staff by engaging the public and legislators through educating them on the law. Public Policy volunteers also spread awareness of MADD’s legislative agenda throughout their communities, and communicate MADD’s legislative agenda to their legislators and encourage legislators and community leaders to support MADD’s legislative priorities. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Outreach VolunteerMany 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 Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan 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 Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Victim Impact Panel Faciliator
VIP Volunteers are one of our longest running volunteer opportunities. MADD Michigan has 15+ panels that occur monthly and are in person volunteer opportunities. Typical volunteers are assigned 1-2 panels in their area for the calendar year. This is a great opportunity for folks looking for evening availability and seek consistency. This is a monthly commitment, and we ask you to please commit to the end of the calendar year.
Life is forever changed after an impaired driving crash. One way MADD focuses efforts on preventing the deaths, injuries, and devastation from occurring is to educate people about the consequences of impaired driving. Victim impact panels (VIPs) allow victims/survivors an opportunity to heal by sharing their personal stories of bereavement, injuries, and loss with an audience of receptive participants. Volunteer victim impact panel coordinators play an important part in helping to reduce future victimizations through presenting effective VIPs that educate participants to the hazards of impaired driving and motivate participants to make responsible decisions about drinking and driving in the future.
This opportunity requires a background check and is not available to those who have received a DUI or OWI.
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan
VIP Volunteers are one of our longest running volunteer opportunities. MADD Michigan has 15+ panels that occur monthly and are in person volunteer opportunities. Typical volunteers are assigned 1-2 panels in their area for the calendar year. This is a great opportunity for folks looking for evening availability and seek consistency. This is a monthly commitment, and we ask you to please commit to the end of the calendar year.
Life is forever changed after an impaired driving crash. One way MADD focuses efforts on preventing the deaths, injuries, and devastation from occurring is to educate people about the consequences of impaired driving. Victim impact panels (VIPs) allow victims/survivors an opportunity to heal by sharing their personal stories of bereavement, injuries, and loss with an audience of receptive participants. Volunteer victim impact panel coordinators play an important part in helping to reduce future victimizations through presenting effective VIPs that educate participants to the hazards of impaired driving and motivate participants to make responsible decisions about drinking and driving in the future.
This opportunity requires a background check and is not available to those who have received a DUI or OWI.
Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49431 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Special Events Volunteer LeaderMADD Victim Services offers many ways for victims/survivors to remember and honor those killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. Special events volunteers assist in planning, organizing, and implementing of special events for victims/survivors. Skills/Training Requirements: completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and comfortable approaching community vendors to procure products and services for event and, working with community partners.
Have questions or are interested? Contact Allison LaPlatt, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources 248-528-1745 Ext. 2653 allison.laplatt@madd.org Details: Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention, Public Support –Help plan, organize, and implement special events such as Tie One on For Safety, Remembrance Vigils, Walk Like MADD, and help create new ideas. –Areas of involvement may include photography, public relations, registration, media, fundraising or logistics. –Create and Build relationships with community partners. Required Skills and Qualifications:–Sensitivity to the needs of victims and survivors of impaired driving –Ability to communicate effectively –Ability to work in a Team Environment –Ethical behavior and respect of confidentiality –Strong Advocate for MADD –Have access to own transportation; have a valid drivers license and auto insurance –Access to Internet and Phone Time Commitment:–2-4 Hours per Week –Attend Special Event Committee Meeting, Typically in evenings and once per month –4 month Commitment prior to Event Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan MADD Victim Services offers many ways for victims/survivors to remember and honor those killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. Special events volunteers assist in planning, organizing, and implementing of special events for victims/survivors. Skills/Training Requirements: completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and comfortable approaching community vendors to procure products and services for event and, working with community partners.
Have questions or are interested? Contact Allison LaPlatt, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources 248-528-1745 Ext. 2653 allison.laplatt@madd.org Details: Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention, Public Support –Help plan, organize, and implement special events such as Tie One on For Safety, Remembrance Vigils, Walk Like MADD, and help create new ideas. –Areas of involvement may include photography, public relations, registration, media, fundraising or logistics. –Create and Build relationships with community partners. Required Skills and Qualifications:–Sensitivity to the needs of victims and survivors of impaired driving –Ability to communicate effectively –Ability to work in a Team Environment –Ethical behavior and respect of confidentiality –Strong Advocate for MADD –Have access to own transportation; have a valid drivers license and auto insurance –Access to Internet and Phone Time Commitment:–2-4 Hours per Week –Attend Special Event Committee Meeting, Typically in evenings and once per month –4 month Commitment prior to Event Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |