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ORGANIZATION: Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Inc.

  • 663 people are interested
HPD officer and volunteer

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 2021 and assisted over 7,000 citizens in crisis! TIP holds 2 training academies per year -

NEXT TRAINING - October 26 - November 4, 2022
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 and hospital personnel and have a response time of 30 minutes or less. TIP of Southern Nevada, Inc. responded to over 1400 calls for service in 2017 and assisted over 7000 citizens in crisis!
NEXT TRAINING - February 2019! Space is limited so find out how to get registered today to start making a Big difference in our community by volunteering with TIP!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Emergency & Safety
Community, Crisis Support, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

All of Clark CountyLas Vegas, NV 89101

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2022

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteers fulfill (3) Three 12 hour shifts per month - 7a-7p or 7p-7a (based on volunteer choice) and must attend a monthly continuing education meeting.
  • Must own vehicle for transportation to and from scene callouts. Have a valid driver's license, live in Clark County, clean background and full of compassion.

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