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727 people are interested
Emergency Response Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Inc.
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727 people are interested
What is TIP? The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Inc., referred to as TIP, is a non-profit organization committed to supporting those in crisis. We currently have around 70 volunteers who respond to scenes of sudden or unexpected death, violent crimes, sexual assaults, vehicle fatalities, and other traumatic events, providing emotional and practical support to family, friends and witnesses directly on-scene. TIP volunteers respond when requested by local police, fire, medical and hospital personnel. TIP volunteers respond anywhere in Clark County, NV, 24/7/365 and have a response time of 30 minutes or less. TIP of Southern Nevada, Inc. responded to 1,911 calls for service in 2022 and assisted over 7,000 citizens in crisis! TIP holds 2 training academies per year -
NEXT TRAINING: January 24 - February 2, 2024
Space is limited so find out how to get registered today to start making a Big difference in our community by volunteering with TIP!
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About Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Location:
500 N. Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101, US
Mission Statement
"Citizens Helping Citizens In Crisis" Our citizen volunteers provide emotional and practical support to survivors of tragedy in order to ease their immediate suffering and facilitate the beginning of their healing and long term recovery.
Description
What is TIP? The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada Inc., referred to as TIP, is a non-profit organization committed to supporting those in crisis. We currently have around 70 volunteers who respond to scenes of sudden or unexpected death, violent crimes, sexual assaults, vehicle fatalities, and other traumatic events, providing emotional and practical support to family, friends and witnesses directly on-scene to ease their immediate suffering. TIP volunteers respond anywhere in Clark County, NV, 365/24/7, when requested by local police, fire, medical, hospital personnel and other emergency response agencies. TIP have a response time of 30 minutes or less.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Crisis Support,
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
All of Clark CountyLas Vegas, NV 89101
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers fulfill (3) 12 hour shifts per month - 7a-7p or 7p-7a (based on volunteer's choice) and must attend the monthly continuing education meeting.
- Must own/have access to a vehicle for transportation to and from scenes. Must have a valid driver's license, live in Clark County, and have a clean background. Looking for citizens full of compassion and ready to serve!