Become a MADD Canada Youth Volunteer

Want to do something to raise awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving in your school or community but are unsure of how go about it? MADD Canada’s strength as an organization comes from the dedication and commitment of its volunteers. Listed below are various methods you could get involved with MADD Canada while building your skills and resume.

Profile of a MADD Canada Teen Volunteer

Ana Yavari, a 17 year old high school student White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville has been one of MADD Canada’s most enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. Her work is having a huge impact on youth across the region as part of her work with MADD Halton/Peel.

Hear what Ana says about volunteering for MADD -

"During my 10th year of high school, things began to get wild and a lot of parties were taking place. Some of my friends decided it might be fun to get drunk and steal their parents’ car for a little whirl. Little did they know that that whirl would total their car and another parked vehicle on the side of the road. They did a hit and run and went home thinking that the whole situation was hilarious. This angered me, becoming a new driver, that people could be so foolish. So I got involved with MADD in the Halton region and learned about the hard work that they put into preventing impaired drivers. It motivated me to make a public service announcement for their campaign; I hoped that the creativity of the advertisement could capture the people’s attention to stop drunk driving, and for a few, it did. It is very important to volunteer your talents and skills to non-profit organizations such as MADD. If everyone volunteered a little of their time, the few people that MADD affects, could turn into a whole lot more. Help make the world a safer place to live."

Local Chapters

For most of the activities you will need the support of your local chapter. They are amazing in providing great information and ideas on how to talk to your peers about drinking and driving. You never know they might just take you to meet your local Member of Parliament. The opportunities are endless. Click here to find the chapter closest to you.

Petitions

Getting your friends to sign a petition is an excellent opportunity for you to explain the dangers of impaired driving while getting your peers involved and aware of the issue.

Here is a list of petitions you could use. Check out the links to see what issue relates to you the most.

Conditional Sentencing

The Case for 0.00 BAC till 21 as a condition of the Graduated licensing program.

Organize a fundraiser for MADD Canada

Many student councils hold charity drives during the year; why not make it a campaign to increase awareness of the issues of drinking and driving while raising funds to support a great organization?

For more ideas on how to do a local fundraising event please contact your local chapter by clicking here.

Other ways to help MADD Canada