Become a TIP Volunteer

TIP volunteers are a group of well-trained and screened individuals called by emergency personnel to provide immediate on-scene support to emotionally traumatized individuals on a 24-hour 365-day a year basis.

Who are TIP Volunteers

TIP volunteers are people of all ages and occupations who are called in to traumatic events by first responders to provide:

  • Emotional Support
  • Help arrange for shelter, food, clothing, and transportation.
  • Notify family and friends.
  • Serve as liaison between the victims and emergency and hospital authorities.
  • Help arrange follow-up services.
  • Provide information and referrals to appropriate agencies for ongoing assistance.

What does it take to Volunteer

Over a 2 week period, you will go through an intense 36-hour training by certified TIP National Trainers on Emotional First Aid and Practical Care Support. After completion, volunteers enter into a 3-Month Field Training Program where each trainee is paired up with a veteran volunteer. After the completion of the field training program, trainees graduate as TIP Volunteers. This ensures that all volunteers are well prepared and ready to respond to 911 Emergency Calls with confidence and assurance.

TIP Volunteers must also:

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Clean criminal and driving record
  • Reliable vehicle
  • Cell phone and internet access
  • Commit to three 12-hour shifts a month
  • Attend a monthly continuing education (CE) meeting
  • Pay a $50 training fee to cover your training materials

Join Us at our Next Training Academy!

Week 1:

Thursday, April 10th ~ 6 - 9pm

Information Night and Orientation

Friday, April 11th ~ 6 - 9pm

Understanding Survivors Of Tragedy

Saturday, April 12th ~ 9am - 5pm

Emotional First Aid (EFA) Skills 1-3

Sunday, April 13th ~ 8am - 2pm

Emotional First Aid (EFA) Skills 4-5

Week 2:

Wednesday, April 16th ~ 6 - 9pm

Working Effectively In The Emergency System

Thursday, April 17th ~ 6 - 9pm

Street Smarts

Friday, April 18th ~ 6 - 10pm

Dealing With Death

Saturday, April 19th ~ 9am - 3pm

Policies & Procedures

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No, you can not miss any days of training. Each day of training teaches important skills that are necessary for every TIP volunteer. If you are unable to attend training due to a prior commitment we encourage you to attend our next training session.

You can still get involved! Send us an email at info@tipnnv.org.

The UNR Student Trauma Intervention Program club can help UNR students cover the cost of training. Contact us at info@tipnnv.org for more info.

Yes! TIP offers community training classes for community members and organizations that could benefit from TIP training. Check out our Community Training page or email us at info@tipnnv.org.

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