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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 June Volunteer of the Month: Alexis Ortiz!
Director of Community Engagement & Training AJ Banuelos had this to say about Alexis: "He's a seasoned vet when it comes to volunteering! Since his first day training at Rave Wonderland, to current music festivals, any time there is an opportunity to train, Alexis will be there! He’s shown nothing but dedication, willingness, and a passion to educate and save lives!"
Read on below to hear from Alexis in his own words!
Can you tell us about yourself and your story?
I'm currently in my last year at Cal Poly Pomona pursuing my chemical engineer bachelor's degree. I found End Overdose after I moved from the Bay Area to LA to attend the university.
What inspired you to volunteer for End Overdose?
I witnessed 8 overdoses at a 2 day festival and was left feeling helpless. I talked to End Overdose for the first time at Nocturnal Wonderland and found out that it's a volunteer organization. From that point forward I knew that I wanted to be a part of End Overdose to help save lives.
What’s your favorite memory of volunteering with End Overdose?
My favorite memory is the first time we ran out of naloxone. We have these huge garbage bags full of them and we have never run out. It shows that people really want to learn how to help save another person's life.