WHAT IS A TIP VOLUNTEER?
TIP Volunteers support family members and friends following: suicides, natural or unexpected deaths, drownings, motor vehicle fatalities, victims of fires and crimes, witnesses to crimes and those affected by violence.
WHAT IS TIPNW?
Trauma Intervention Program NW, founded in 1992, is a group of specially trained and thoroughly screened volunteers who provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. TIP Volunteers respond immediately to any crisis 24-hours a day, 365-days a year, averaging 180 calls per month.
BECOME A TIP VOLUNTEER
Please visit our website to register and read our Training Academy Requirements, including: Background checks, Fingerprinting, Auto insurance, DMV Record, Attend CE Meetings, Volunteer for three (3) 12-hour shifts/month. Register for training: WWW.TIPNW.ORG or call (503) 823-3937. TIPNW is located at 4800 NE 122ND Avenue, Portland, OR 97230.