HELPING CITIZENS IN CRISIS
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"A life-changing volunteer position..."
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Since 1994, our volunteers have been providing compassionate support to individuals in crisis, right here in Clark County.
We are always looking for compassionate individuals who are ready to take the next step in serving their community.
The Training Academy
The academy will teach you the five Emotional First Aid skills of reaching out, protecting, reassuring, organizing and reinforcing. It is taught with the help of rescue personnel and mental health professionals. Becoming a volunteer requires the 36 hours of training, a three-month field-training program, plus mandatory 3-hour continued education classes once per month. Cost for the academy is $40.
For more information, click here to read a letter from the founder.
Volunteer Requirements
Due to the high sensitivity of work involved with our organization, all volunteers must meet the following requirements:
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Must be 18 years old or older
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Clean driving record
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Clean criminal history (complete background check will be performed for $39.95)
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Commit to (3) 12-hour shifts per month
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Attend monthly Continuing Education meeting
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Attend a 36-hour training academy
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to remain in an upright stationary position for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to move unassisted, including occasionally being asked to ascend/descend stairs and traverse uneven and/or rough terrain.
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Must be able to move and position self onto floor and back to an upright position.
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Required to work indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to sun, rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold.
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May be asked to travel to and work from Lake Mead Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, or other outdoor areas.
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Required to be able to exchange accurate information with others, including direct and over the telephone.
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May be required to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds to a height of 3-4 feet and move short distances.
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Ability to tolerate a variety of potentially unpleasant sights and smells in a stressful/emotional environment
Our Spring 2025 Training Academy dates:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
**Please note that ALL class dates must be attended.**
Date are subject to change up until registration officially opens.
Fill out the form below to begin the registration process.