Volunteer: Adopt-A-DepartmentVolunteers needed to adopt a local police department on behalf of MADD. Groups can provide a meal, snacks, monthly birthday party, etc. to law enforcement departments within MADD's service area as a way to recognize officers' efforts and promote the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving and Victim Services. Recognition is especially needed in outlying counties. MADD will provide staff business cards, victim services brochures, and other MADD services materials. This can be done for police, sheriff, highway patrol, TABC, etc. Special interest for this in Travis county, but all Central Texas areas are welcome! Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Volunteers needed to adopt a local police department on behalf of MADD. Groups can provide a meal, snacks, monthly birthday party, etc. to law enforcement departments within MADD's service area as a way to recognize officers' efforts and promote the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving and Victim Services. Recognition is especially needed in outlying counties. MADD will provide staff business cards, victim services brochures, and other MADD services materials. This can be done for police, sheriff, highway patrol, TABC, etc. Special interest for this in Travis county, but all Central Texas areas are welcome! Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 78704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Speakers Bureau Volunteer OpportunityMADD's Speakers Bureau is a voluntary opportunity to work at the grass-roots level to speak to community groups, law enforcement agencies, interested parties, etc. about the dangers of impaired and drunk driving. This program is grant-funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and is a combined effort to reduce impaired driving crashes, injuries and fatalities in Travis County by pro-actively engaging people in segments of the community and educating and informing all to the dangers of impaired and drunk driving by supporting law enforcement in these efforts. -Attending or conducting Roll Call Briefings for Law Enforcement -Supporting Law Enforcement in their efforts to end drunk driving -Assisting with the Travis County Law Enforcement Recognition Awards luncheon -Engaging and encouraging ALL segments of the community to join in these efforts -Attending community coalition meetings -Attending health and volunteer fairs -Speaking at community presentations about MADD, drunk driving, and using MADD's Power of Parents Program Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD's Speakers Bureau is a voluntary opportunity to work at the grass-roots level to speak to community groups, law enforcement agencies, interested parties, etc. about the dangers of impaired and drunk driving. This program is grant-funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and is a combined effort to reduce impaired driving crashes, injuries and fatalities in Travis County by pro-actively engaging people in segments of the community and educating and informing all to the dangers of impaired and drunk driving by supporting law enforcement in these efforts. -Attending or conducting Roll Call Briefings for Law Enforcement -Supporting Law Enforcement in their efforts to end drunk driving -Assisting with the Travis County Law Enforcement Recognition Awards luncheon -Engaging and encouraging ALL segments of the community to join in these efforts -Attending community coalition meetings -Attending health and volunteer fairs -Speaking at community presentations about MADD, drunk driving, and using MADD's Power of Parents Program Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 78704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Administrative Volunteer Opportunity¨ Work closely with Volunteer Liaison and local MADD entities to receive assignments, support and direction. ¨ Provide effective and timely assistance to victims/survivors who contact MADD by answering telephone calls, making follow-up phone calls and providing victim advocates with victims/survivors’ intake information. ¨ Identify victims/survivors of impaired driving crashes by way of newspaper articles, police reports or other means. Send a MADD We Care Card to these victims/survivors as a primary contact and provide victim advocates with victims/survivors’ intake information for follow-up. ¨ Create, maintain and update community resource information in paper and/or electronic format for distribution to victims/survivors and victim advocates. ¨ Distribute MADD Victim Services materials to victims/survivors and community partners as requested by mail, e-mail or in-person. ¨ Assist in the maintenance of accurate paperwork according to MADD and grant guidelines by filing documents in case files or providing forms to the appropriate personnel. ¨ Provide administrative support in the development, facilitation and implementation of victim/survivor programs as needed. ¨ Other administrative duties as requested. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving ¨ Work closely with Volunteer Liaison and local MADD entities to receive assignments, support and direction. ¨ Provide effective and timely assistance to victims/survivors who contact MADD by answering telephone calls, making follow-up phone calls and providing victim advocates with victims/survivors’ intake information. ¨ Identify victims/survivors of impaired driving crashes by way of newspaper articles, police reports or other means. Send a MADD We Care Card to these victims/survivors as a primary contact and provide victim advocates with victims/survivors’ intake information for follow-up. ¨ Create, maintain and update community resource information in paper and/or electronic format for distribution to victims/survivors and victim advocates. ¨ Distribute MADD Victim Services materials to victims/survivors and community partners as requested by mail, e-mail or in-person. ¨ Assist in the maintenance of accurate paperwork according to MADD and grant guidelines by filing documents in case files or providing forms to the appropriate personnel. ¨ Provide administrative support in the development, facilitation and implementation of victim/survivor programs as needed. ¨ Other administrative duties as requested. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 78704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Various Volunteering OpportunitiesVolunteers 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. 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 MADD’s Tie One On For Safety red 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.Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving 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. 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 MADD’s Tie One On For Safety red 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.Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Needed to Attend Health FairsVolunteer will be based out of Texas State Office in Austin. Volunteer will be asked to attend various health fairs in the area. This will often involve handing out information to attendees, identifying victims, and assisting in volunteer recruiting. There may be times when volunteer is asked to present at said health fairs. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Volunteer will be based out of Texas State Office in Austin. Volunteer will be asked to attend various health fairs in the area. This will often involve handing out information to attendees, identifying victims, and assisting in volunteer recruiting. There may be times when volunteer is asked to present at said health fairs. Agency: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 78704 Allow Groups: No |