Opportunities From: Volunteer LNK

The Power of Parents Facilitator is trained and certified to assist MADD in reaching parents with the evidence-based Power of Parents program through delivery of 25-minute parent workshops in the community.

Skills/Training Requirements: completion of Power of Parents Facilitator Training and certification requirements, ability to communicate effectively, experience speaking to adult audiences, and reliable transportation.

The Power of Youth Facilitator is trained and certified to assist MADD in reaching students with the research-based Power of Youth program through delivery of 25-minute or 45-minute presentations in the community.

Skills/Training Requirements: Completion of online Power of Youth Facilitator Training and certification requirements, ability to communicate effectively, experience speaking to youth audiences, and reliable transportation.

The court monitoring program helps to ensure that impaired driving cases in Nebraska are handled consistently and swiftly, that victims are treated appropriately, and their rights are upheld during court proceedings.

As a Court Monitor Volunteer, individuals are responsible for collecting and observing the court system. There are both in-person and virtual opportunities within the Court Monitoring program.

Skills/Training Requirements: Background check, good listening skills, completion of MADD orientation and Court Monitoring training, and daytime availability.

Walk Like MADD planning committee volunteers have the opportunity to become the driving force behind MADD's signature fundraising and awareness event. Volunteers work with staff and committee to plan the logistics of the walk event, reach out to local businesses for sponsorships and in-kind donations, recruit individual and team walkers, and help to steer all areas of the walk event to ensure a memorable experience for all attending. This is a great opportunity for students wanting to learn more about event planning and non-profit events. All volunteers helping will need good communication skills and great teamwork ability. The walk event works to remember those we have lost to impaired driving, Inspire us all to end drunk driving and commit to a future with no more victims.

Looking for a quick and easy way to help support a great cause! Come and help MADD Nebraska with sign-in for our Victim Impact Panels. Panels are a way for victims of impaired driving to share their story with those sentenced in the court system for driving under the influence. Sign-in volunteers assist in filling out receipts, taking money orders and ensuring all attendees are checked in correctly.

Upcoming Lincoln Panels:
May 28, 2024
July 15, 2024
September 9, 2024
November 18, 2024

The MADD Victim Impact Panel program allows those whose lives have been impacted by impaired driving to educate others about the true danger of drinking and driving. The program allows convicted DUI offenders to hear the stories of those impacted in their community and works to create a change in behavior. MADD Nebraska is looking for individuals who are able to facilitate these panels in the community. Volunteer facilitators would handle on location logistics, registration and fees, running of the panel, exit surveys and all communication with the MADD state office. Each panel takes around 4 hours from set-up to tear down. Facilitators must be able to handle working with a diverse population, and pass a background check for cash-handling. Training is provided for all facilitators.

Upcoming Lincoln Panels:
May 28, 2024
July 15, 2024
September 9, 2024
November 18, 2024

Volunteers who take on this role need to have their creative hats on! Volunteers will be tasked with coming up with everything from social media content to writing newsletter articles. This opportunity is perfect for students needing design experience and can be turned into an internship opportunity if desired. Skills/Training: Completion of MADD orientation, MADD communications training, ability to communicate both visually and verbally.

Victim Advocate Volunteers are responsible for providing victim services to victims/survivors of substance impaired driving crashes who are in need of crisis intervention, emotional support, practical guidance, community referrals, and support groups.  Services are delivered in-person, by telephone and in writing. Skills/Training Requirements: background check, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and completion of Beginning Victim Assistance Training Institute (16 hours). Time Commitment: 5- 10 hours per week; one year commitment.