Volunteer of the Week: Nolan Smith

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: Nolan Smith!

Nolan is Chapter President at Arizona State University, managing the team's efforts with consistency and developing operations to make an impact on his campus. Nolan has been a standout volunteer at our HQ events, handling load-in, resource distribution, and overseeing trainings. We can always count on Nolan to show up and make a great impression!

Can you tell us about yourself and your story?

I am a third-year biochemistry major on the pre-med track from Gilbert, Arizona. Over the past year, I have been involved in emergency response, completing EMT school and planning to work as an EMT throughout the academic year. As an undergraduate, I founded and currently serve as president of the ASU chapter of End Overdose.

What inspired you to volunteer for End Overdose?

I was drawn to End Overdose because I wanted to make a tangible impact on my community and campus, particularly at a school known for its party culture but lacking meaningful overdose-prevention and treatment resources.

What are your favorite memories of volunteering with End Overdose?

One of my most meaningful experiences has been working Decadence AZ and hearing people express appreciation for the work we do. Another meaningful experience as been when we table and distribute resources at ASU, mostly because my goal is to at least have one person equipped at any party or venue with life-saving naloxone and preventative measures like fentanyl testing strips.