"Citizens Helping Citizens in Crisis"
TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC. (TIP) is looking for caring people willing to be part of a team of citizen volunteers trained to provide emotional and practical support to the victims of traumatic events.
No experience necessary. These modern-day Good Samaritans will be called to emergency scenes by emergency response personnel to:
- Comfort families after the death or sudden illness of a loved one
- Support family members after the suicide of a loved one
- Help emotionally traumatized victims of accidents
- Provide emotional and practical support to those who have been robbed, burglarized, or assaulted
- Help disoriented older persons
- Help those emotionally shaken by any crisis event.
Becoming a TIP volunteer is a way of making a hands on difference in someone’s life when they really need someone. TIP volunteers are often called upon to support someone at the very worse time in their lives.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of Riverside County. TIP is looking for compassionate individuals who want to assist in serving our community.
Due to the high-sensitivity of work involved with the program, all volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Clean criminal history (complete background investigation will be performed including fingerprints)
- Clean driving record
- Current auto insurance
- Commit to (3) 12-hour shifts per month
- Attend monthly Continuing Education meetings
- Own a cellular telephone to use on shift
- Attend 36-hour training academy plus three-month field training meeting
- Regular access to computer/email/internet
Upcoming Volunteer Training Academies
Bilingual volunteers needed.
If you would like more information about TIP or the Training Academy, please contact us by phone at 951-698-2453, by email, or with our contact form.
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