Various Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD-full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens whove become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries.

Whether youre interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, theres 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.
• Lend a Shoulder:Become a trained volunteer Victim Advocate or a Help Line volunteer and provide emotional support to victims and survivors.
• 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 MADDsTie One On For Safetyred ribbons to encourage people not to drink and drive. Tie a ribbon on your vehicle to show your commitment.
• 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.
• Honor Heroes:Recognize law enforcement and first responders at shift briefings or sobriety checkpoints to say thanks for keeping our roads safe.
• Roll Up Your Sleeves:Help set up events, run an information booth or attend community fairs.
• Mail Some Help:Research local drunk and drugged driving crashes, then mail "We Care" cards to the victims of these tragic events.
• Give a Hand:Answer phones, make copies or perform other office support duties.