Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is looking for caring people who want to be part of a team of volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to survivors of traumatic events. TIP Volunteers are called to emergency scenes by police officers, firefighters, and paramedics to:
- Comfort family members after a sudden death.
- Provide caring support after a suicide.
- Help witnesses after a traumatic event.
- Be there for those emotionally shaken after traffic accidents.
TIP Volunteer Training Academy Schedule: January 2022
No experience is necessary, but completion of all TIP Training Academy dates is required.
| Thursday, January 6 | 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. | Tuesday, January 11 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday, January 7 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. | Thursday, January 11 | 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 8 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Friday, January 14 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 9 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Saturday, January 15 | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
First monthly Mandatory CE Meeting Wednesday, February 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Graduation will be held Monday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m.
The mandatory continuing education meetings are always on the second Wednesday of every month. Mark your calendar!
For information, call 949-354-3355 or email: tipvolunteeroc@gmail.com. Register online at www.tiporangecounty.org/become_volunteer.php.