MADD volunteers needed in East Texas

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving is looking for volunteers to help with their mission.

The group is an “army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries,” according to information from the group.

MADD East Texas is looking for volunteer speakers in the following areas: Rains, Van Zandt, Wood, Smith, Cherokee, Henderson, Anderson and Navarro 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.

According to information from the group, “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, contact the MADD East Texas Affiliate at 903-534-6000 or email Tammi.branch@madd.org.