Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Cause Area
Location
1355 South Colorado Boulevard Suite 602 Denver, CO 80222
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
PURPOSE OF JOB: To support the mission of MADD by registering DUI/DUID offenders to attend court-ordered VIP’s. 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 break down registration area (e.g. tables, chairs, paperwork) Register attendees Work with VIP facilitator to resolve issues both during registration and during the Panel Reconcile VIP funds Respond to VIP Program Manager requests for VIP registration volunteers Reach out to VIP Program Manager if/when you are able to volunteer at a particular Panel TRAINING: VIP registration volunteers are trained before the start of the Panel. First-time volunteers will be required to arrive 10 minutes early to receive training 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/DUID offenders without judgment Able to read and speak English (For Spanish-language panels: Able to read and speak Spanish) Background check required TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED: VIP are typically held Mon, Tues and Wed evenings. They are held all over the state. Volunteers do not have to live in the Denver Metro Area to participate in this volunteer opportunity. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of registration. Remain through the duration of the VIP (typically 3.5 hrs total) unless otherwise discussed with the facilitator. LOCATION: VIP’s are held all over Colorado. Dates, times and locations can be viewed at: http://www.madd.org/local-offices/co/victim-impact-panels/. BENEFITS: Learn about the judicial process for DUI/DUID offenders in Colorado Hear victim/survivor stories Meet volunteers who are interested in furthering MADD’s mission
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80222
Do you have a passion to work with youth? Would you like to lead art based prevention activities? Have you been impacted somehow by drinking and driving? Mothers Against Drunk Driving youth programs wants your help to facilitate our Art for Influence program! MADD's mission is to eliminate drunk driving, fight drugged driving, serve victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. We have many opportunities available to work with students and/or with parents, educating them about underage drinking and the dangers of drinking and driving. We also have statewide leadership opportunities available for students, who want to join the Student Leadership Advisory Council of Colorado. Please contact Karen Teel, Program Specialist, if interested at (303) 425-5902 or karen.teel@madd.org Thanks!
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80222
MISSION: 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. TITLE OF POSITION: Victim Impact Panel (VIP) Registration PURPOSE OF JOB: To support the mission of MADD by registering DUI/DUID offenders to attend court-ordered VIP’s. 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 break down registration area (e.g. tables, chairs, paperwork) Register attendees Work with VIP facilitator to resolve issues both during registration and during the Panel Reconcile VIP funds Respond to VIP Program Manager requests for VIP registration volunteers Reach out to VIP Program Manager if/when you are able to volunteer at a particular Panel TRAINING: VIP registration volunteers are trained before the start of the Panel. First-time volunteers will be required to arrive 10 minutes early to receive training 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/DUID offenders without judgment Able to read and speak English (For Spanish-language panels: Able to read and speak Spanish) Background check required TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED: VIP are typically held Mon, Tues and Wed evenings. They are held all over the state. Volunteers do not have to live in the Denver Metro Area to participate in this volunteer opportunity. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of registration. Remain through the duration of the VIP (typically 3.5 hrs total) unless otherwise discussed with the facilitator. LOCATION: VIP’s are held all over Colorado. Dates, times and locations can be viewed at: http://www.madd.org/local-offices/co/victim-impact-panels/. BENEFITS: Learn about the judicial process for DUI/DUID offenders in Colorado Hear victim/survivor stories Meet volunteers who are interested in furthering MADD’s mission Contact: Rebecca Green, Programs Specialist, 303.425.5902 or Rebecca.green@madd.org
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2023
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Mothers Against Drunk Driving's mission is to stop drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.
Description
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every 8.6 minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP.
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