MADD seeking victim impact speakers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Mothers Against Drunk Driving—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. MADD East Texas is looking for volunteer speakers in the following areas: Lamar, Delta, Hopkins, Red River, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Cass, and Bowie counties. Speakers educate the community about the impaired driving, underage drinking and victim services and represent MADD at local churches, school and civic organizations and at Victim Impact Panels. Training is provided at no cost to the volunteer. The purpose of a Victim Impact Panel is not to judge, but give DWI offenders a personal experience through hearing from victims whose lives have been changed forever by an impaired driver, to change attitudes and behaviors, and to deter substance impaired driving recidivism. Panels also give victims a healing opportunity to share their stories in a meaningful way. 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. For more information on becoming a speaker or other volunteer opportunities, please contact the MADD East Texas Affiliate at 903.534.6000 or e m a i l Tammi.branch@madd.org. About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is celebrating its 35th anniversary by creating a future of NO MORE VICTIMSTM. MADD is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every ten minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. Learn more at madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.