Volunteers Needed
Would you be able to give comfort to someone in their darkest hours? That’s what TIP volunteers do.
TIP, Trauma Intervention Programs of AZ, Inc., is a program where citizen volunteers respond to traumatic events, at the request of police, fire and hospital personnel. These volunteers comfort those affected by traumatic experiences, so that the first responders can continue with their jobs. TIP has hundreds of resources and dedicated instructors to work with to prepare you for such calls as natural or unexpected deaths, accidents, victims of crime, structure fires and suicides.
As you can imagine, this takes a special person to put themselves in the face of tragedy, to comfort a total stranger. “If someone who has experienced a tragedy has no one to lean on, you can really make an impact. I am honored to be allowed to share in what could be their darkest hour” states one volunteer.
TIP provides a caring presence and administers ‘emotional first aid’. They can be the information liaison between the client, medical staff, first responders, clergy and law enforcement and they are knowledgeable with county wide resources.
A TIP Training Academy begins on Thursday, April 26th in Cottonwood. For more information visit www.tipofaz.org or call 928-445-4655
