MADD Nebraska has several volunteer opportunities for those affected by drunk driving who would like to share their stories and experiences and help other victims of alcohol related crashes:
Victim Advocate:
You can become a trained Victim Advocate in your area to help those around you who have been a victim of drunk driving. To learn more about becoming a volunteer Victim Advocate, please contact our MADD Nebraska State Victim Advocate, Cyndee McCarthy, at 402-434-5330 or toll free at 1-800-444-6233 or by email at cyndee.mccarthy@madd.org.
Speaker:
Volunteer speakers at MADD Nebraska share their stories and the impact their experience has had on their lives as a way to help heal and move forward. Speakers typically speak at MADD Victim Impact Panels. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer speaker for MADD Nebraska, please contact Rachel Janecek at the state office at rachel.janecek@madd.org or by phone at 402-434-5330 or 1-800-444-6233.
Several upcoming training opportunities will be offered to individuals interested in becoming a Victim Advocate and for those who are currently a Victim Advocate and would like advanced training.
Beginning Victim Assistance Training Courses | |
| July 10-12, 2008 August 7-9, 2008 | Beginning VATI hosted by MADD National in Dallas, TX. Please contact Rachel Janecek at the state office at rachel.janecek@madd.org or by phone at 402-434-5330 or 1-800-444-6233, or John Evans at john.evans@madd.org or by phone at 1-800-438-6233, ext 4564*. |
*VATI scholarships, funded through a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance will be offered to eligible volunteers who are committed to becoming certified MADD Victim Advocates. To receive a VATI scholarship application, please email vstraining@madd.org or call John Evans at 1-800-438-6233, ext 4564.
Online Courses
Listed below is a sample of online continuing education courses available to Victim Advocates. These courses are taken after completion of the beginning victim assistance training courses.
If you would like to become a volunteer victim advocate or volunteer speaker, are a victim of an alcohol related crash, and/or would like more information about MADD Nebraska Victim Services, please contact our State Victim Advocate, Cyndee McCarthy, at 402-434-5330 or toll free at 1-800-444-6233 or by email at cyndee.mccarthy@madd.org. For more information about MADD’s National Victim Services, please visit their website at http://www.madd.org/Victim-Services.aspx.