MADD Victim Impact Panel (VIP) Program Volunteer Opportunities: Novi

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Volunteer Opportunities with MADD’s Victim Impact Panel (VIP) Program

*Priority Locations: Novi, Westland, Howell

The MADD Victim Impact Panel (VIP) Program is a meaningful way to prevent impaired driving crashes by connecting offenders, victims, and community advocates in a restorative justice setting. Volunteers are vital to organizing, facilitating, and sharing impactful stories that inspire change.

Why Join the VIP Program?

Purpose of the VIP Program:
Victim Impact Panels help offenders understand the devastating effects of impaired driving, reducing future offenses through the power of personal stories and education.

Your Impact:

• Make a Difference: Prevent future tragedies by educating participants about the consequences of impaired driving.
• Support Healing: Sharing a story or facilitating a panel can foster healing and turn pain into purpose.
• Strengthen Communities: Funds raised through VIP programs support local prevention efforts and victim services throughout Michigan.

Volunteer Roles Available:

Speakers

• Share your personal story of how impaired driving has affected your life to educate and inspire change.
• Help offenders understand the consequences of their actions and prevent future tragedies.
• Time Commitment: Minimum 5 hours per month with a one-year commitment.

Facilitators

• Support the VIP program without sharing a personal story.
• Assist in managing logistics, ensuring smooth event execution, and creating a safe space for speakers and participants.
• Passion for MADD’s mission is essential.
• Time Commitment: Minimum 5 hours per month with a one-year commitment.

Victim Impact Panel Coordinator

• Take on a leadership role in organizing and implementing VIP events.
• Work closely with MADD staff to plan schedules, recruit speakers, secure venues, and oversee logistics.
• Provide ongoing emotional support and referrals to speakers and victims, ensuring their needs are met.
• Build connections with community partners to enhance VIP effectiveness.
• Time Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per month with a one-year commitment.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Background check and completion of MADD’s virtual training.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Non-judgmental attitude and sensitivity to victims/survivors.
• Reliable transportation and flexible availability (evening hours often required).
• Must be 18+ for coordinator or facilitator roles.

Priority Locations: Novi, Westland, Howell
Volunteer orientation and training will be conducted virtually, with events held in your local community.

Ready to make an impact in your community?

Email: mi.state@madd.org
Call: 248.528.1745

Together, we can help create a future where Impaired Driving Ends Here.