OSAID provides leadership training and programs to motivate teenagers to make proactive and responsible choices in their lives so they can prevent injuries and save lives caused by impaired driving.



OSAID is an incorporated, registered charity comprised of over 350...
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OSAID provides leadership training and programs to motivate teenagers to make proactive and responsible choices in their lives so they can prevent injuries and save lives caused by impaired driving.



OSAID is an incorporated, registered charity comprised of over 350 secondary school chapters. OSAID groups work closely with other community-based organizations, businesses and government agencies. Its affairs are administered by a Board of Directors consisting of ten Board members and 13 student advisors, which are elected annually by the membership. OSAID provides services that include; an annual conference, provincial public awareness programs, regional workshops, promotional material, information distribution and student leadership development programs. The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Transportation Road Safety office, recognizes OSAID as the primary provincial organization promoting the elimination of drinking and driving to a teen population.



OSAID is the largest teen volunteer program, focused on risk reduction, in the province. Presently OSAID supports over 5000 youth volunteer leaders operating OSAID 350 local chapters in high schools across the province of Ontario. Through these volunteers and community partners OSAID provides leadership and programs to motivate teenagers to make proactive and responsible choices in their lives so they can prevent the number one killer of teenagers - car crashes.



OSAID has been instrumental in increasing public awareness concerning impaired driving since 1990, primarily through peer-based education and intervention campaigns. Unlike the adult population, each year there is a new population of teen drivers who need the tools and information to make smart decisions during their formative driving years. Delivery of these tools through a peer-based model like OSAID’s has been proven effective with the youth population. The model requires a significant amount of youth volunteers who provide the local leadership to deliver prevention programs in partnership with local organizations, businesses and government agencies.
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* To work toward this goal in all age groups throughout the province of Ontario by:
o facilitating communication between OSAID chapters and members
o providing available resources and speakers
o providing material for promotion and public...
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* To work toward this goal in all age groups throughout the province of Ontario by:
o facilitating communication between OSAID chapters and members
o providing available resources and speakers
o providing material for promotion and public awareness

* To promote co-operation between OSAID and the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of the Community Safety, the Police Services of the province, Health organizations, MADD Canada and other related other anti-impaired driving organizations.
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Student Advisory Committee

This committee is made up of secondary school students who are elected each year by their peers to act as regional representatives. Regional Representatives:

* help schools establish new chapters
* support existing...
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Student Advisory Committee

This committee is made up of secondary school students who are elected each year by their peers to act as regional representatives. Regional Representatives:

* help schools establish new chapters
* support existing chapters
* plan and host regional workshops
* plan and participate in OSAID sponsored activities, such as the Provincial Conference
* The role of a regional representative is a challenging one.
* Those who take on this role get a great deal of personal satisfaction, opportunities to build new skills, have amazing experiences and meet new people.
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