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27 people are interested
Imagine What You Can Do!
ORGANIZATION: Trauma Intervention Program
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27 people are interested
Imagine What You Can Do as a highly trained TIP Volunteer! We are a group of caring people who are called in by greater Portland 1st Responders and staff at Maine Medical Center to provide emotional and practical support to survivors of tragedy within the immediate aftermath of an event. No previous experience required, we will train you with the skills needed to be there for others when it matters the most!
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About Trauma Intervention Program
Location:
PO Box 768, Kennebunk, ME 04043, US
Mission Statement
TIP Mission: Our volunteers will provide emotional first aid to survivors of tragedy in order to ease their immediate suffering and facilitate their healing and long term recovery.
Description
TIP of Greater Portland is a chapter of Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (TIP), a national non-profit organization founded in 1985. TIP has 14 affiliates serving over 250 cities across the nation. TIP of Greater Portland provides services to police, fire and hospital staff serving the following areas: Portland, South Portland, Westbrook and towns of Cumberland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Scarborough and Windham. TIP also provides support to Maine Medical Center's trauma emergency department and the special care units for adults and pediatrics.
TIP Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are called by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital personnel to assist family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death; victims of violent crime including rape, assault, robbery, or burglary; victims of fire; disoriented or lonely elderly persons; people involved in motor vehicle accidents; people who are distraught and seeking immediate support; and survivors of suicide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
165 Lancaster StreetPortland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Hospice Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Counseling
- Spiritual Healing
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- To begin: 8 classes in 2 weeks / 38 hrs class time
- Upon successfull completion of trg. a field trg period (3) 12 hour shifts and one 3 hour mtg monthly