Victim Survivor Speaker | MADD (Grand Rapids, MN)

Your story has the power to create change.

As a Victim Survivor Speaker with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), you'll help educate court-ordered offenders by sharing how impaired driving has affected your life. By giving a voice to the real people behind the statistics, you'll help others understand the lasting impact of impaired driving, encourage accountability, and inspire safer choices.

MADD's Victim Impact Panels are educational presentations for court-ordered offenders that combine prevention education with personal stories from those whose lives have been forever changed by impaired driving. Your willingness to share your experience can help participants better understand the consequences of their actions and may help prevent future tragedies.

What You'll Do

Working alongside MADD staff and fellow volunteers, you will:

• Share your personal experience in a respectful, educational setting.
• Help participants understand the emotional, physical, and financial impacts of impaired driving.
• Participate in Victim Impact Panels as part of a supportive volunteer team.
• Help create a safe, respectful environment that encourages learning, accountability, and positive change.

Volunteer Details & Benefits

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about victim advocacy, community education, public speaking, traffic safety, and making a meaningful difference.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Receive training, resources, and ongoing support from MADD staff.
• Join a compassionate community dedicated to supporting victims and preventing impaired driving.
• Use your story to educate others and help create lasting change.
• Have flexible opportunities based on the panel schedule.
• Receive travel reimbursement.

In addition to supporting volunteers, MADD provides free victim services to anyone impacted by impaired driving, regardless of whether they choose to volunteer. Our victim services team offers compassionate support, information, and resources throughout the healing journey.

Volunteer Requirements

• Ages 12+. Volunteers ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Have been personally impacted by impaired driving and meet MADD's volunteer guidelines.
• Be comfortable sharing your story with groups in an educational setting.

If you're ready to turn your experience into an opportunity to educate others and help prevent impaired driving, we'd be honored to welcome you to our volunteer team.

Ready to get started? Complete a short volunteer application to begin the onboarding process. Training and support are provided every step of the way. https://madd.org/volunteer/