End Overdose is made possible by hundreds of volunteers working tirelessly across the country. Some of them are training attendees at national festivals on how to respond to an overdose, while others are packing naloxone kits in our office well into the evening hours. We want to shine a light on the people whose efforts make our resources free and accessible to all, so we’re excited to share our Volunteer of the Week: Allie Griffith!
“Allie brings so much warmth to everything she does,” says End Overdose COO Maddie Ward. “She has a gift for making every volunteer and attendee feel welcome the moment they walk in. Allie is deeply committed to building safe, welcoming spaces in the live music community she loves, and that commitment shows in every shift. End Overdose is lucky to have her, and the title of Volunteer of the Week is well deserved!
Can you tell us about yourself and your story?
Hi, my name is Allie! I graduated from UCLA in 2024 and currently live in Santa Monica. I joined End Overdose as a volunteer in May 2025 after learning about the organization through friends that were in UCLA’s campus chapter. While I wasn’t directly involved in the chapter during my time at UCLA, I was really inspired by the work they were doing and their passion for the organization, and knew I wanted to get involved myself.
What inspired you to volunteer for End Overdose?
I’ve come to realize how powerful education and awareness can be in driving meaningful, positive change. By joining End Overdose as a volunteer, I knew I would have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping equip people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to save lives.
What are your favorite memories of volunteering with End Overdose?
There are too many to count! Some of my favorite memories come from the conversations I’ve had with people who stop by the booth to get trained. It’s been incredibly meaningful to see how eager they are to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Seeing that level of engagement and genuine care for others really stands out to me and reinforces why this work truly matters.
