TIP of WNC Fall 2019 Training Academy
September 26th-October 5th
*Citizens helping citizens in crisis*
The Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina (TIP) is looking for caring people in Buncombe and Henderson Counties willing to be part of a team of volunteers who provide immediate emotional and practical support to survivors of traumatic events. TIP Volunteers are called to emergency scenes by sheriff, police, firefighters and paramedics to:
➢ Comfort family members after a sudden death
➢ Support family members after a suicide
➢ Help witnesses to traumatic events
➢ Assist disoriented elderly persons with non-emergency needs ➢ Support those emotionally shaken after auto accidents
➢ Assist tourists and travelers when tragedy strikes away from home
No experience is necessary but completion of the entire (8 day) Training Academy is required. Training will be held at the Asheville Regional Airport-Public Safety Building at 139 Wright Brothers Way.
TRAINING ACADEMY SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 26 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm (Orientation)
Friday, September 27 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, September 28 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 29 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, October 1 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursday, October 3 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday, October 4 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 5 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Graduation)
To find out more:
Call: 828-595-4391
Visit: TIPofWNC.org
Sign up here: http://www.tipofwnc.org/volunteer_app_form.php
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