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7 people are interested
Victim Impact Panel Registration help
ORGANIZATION: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Description
Support the mission of MADD by registering DUI offenders to attend court-ordered Victim Impact Panels (VIPs). These panels are vital in that they demonstrate to offenders the seriousness of their crimes, bringing a human aspect and real perspectives from the victims of impaired driving.
Duties:
- Set-up and breakdown of registration (e.g. tables, chairs, paperwork)
- Register and direct attendees
- Work with VIP facilitator to resolve issues both during registration and during the Panel.
- Help with end of panel paperwork.
Training:
- VIP registration volunteers are given training before the panel through various methods such as instructional videos, a handbook, and ongoing support from the VIP facilitator.
Qualifications:
- Age 17 or older
- Reliable transportation to/from panels
- Able to help move tables and chairs
- Able to interact with DUI offenders without judgment
- Able to read and speak English (for Spanish-language panels: Able to read and speak Spanish)
- Must be able to pass a background check
Time Commitment:
- VIPs are held on various evenings (6:30-830pm) throughout the workweek all over Southern Arizona. Volunteers can choose which panels they would like to assist with.
- Volunteers must arrive 30 prior to the start of registration and leave after clean-up.
Location:
- VIPs are held all over Arizona. Dates, times, and locations can be viewed at https://www.maddvip.org/.
Benefits:
- Learn about the judicial process for DUI offenders in Arizona.
- Hear victim/survivor stories
- Meet other volunteers who are interested in furthering MADD's Mission
More opportunities with Mothers Against Drunk Driving
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Location:
2020 N Forbes Blvd, Suite 102, Tucson, AZ 85745, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. 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.
Description
Founded in 1980 by a mother who lost her daughter in a crash, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. With the help of those who want a safer future, MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving will end this danger on American roads. MADD’s Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence offers research-proven strategies to help parents keep their children safe from the dangers of underage drinking. One of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., MADD also supports drunk driving victims and survivors - serving one person every 10 minutes - at no charge.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
MADD of Southern Arizona2020 N. Forbes Blvd., Suite 102Tucson, AZ 85745
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Transactions
- Storytelling
- Spanish
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week