Victim Impact Panel Coordinator

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Victim Impact Panels (VIPs) are 2-hour classes that allow victims/survivors to share their personal stories of bereavement and loss with an audience. These classes are usually attended by offenders mandated by their court or parole office. These classes are also open to the public at no charge. MADD seeks volunteers to oversee and coordinate the established Victim Impact Panels. Coordinators will be responsible for setting up the classroom, handling registration, and overseeing the organizational details of the class. These volunteers play an important part in helping to reduce future victimizations through presenting effective VIPs, which educate participants to the hazards of impaired driving and motivate participants to make responsible decisions about drinking and driving in the future.

Skills/Training Requirements: Background check, completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, non-judgmental related offenses, reliable transportation, and flexible schedule, as panels are held in the evenings, six times per year. Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per month; six-month - one-year commitment.