Learn how to help trauma victims in Orange County

Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is looking for caring people who want to be part of a team of volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to survivors of traumatic events. TIP Volunteers are called to emergency scenes by police officers, firefighters and paramedics to:

Comfort family members after a sudden death.
Provide caring support after a suicide.
Help witnesses after a traumatic event.
Be there for those emotionally shaken after traffic accidents.
TIP Volunteer Training Academy Schedule: January 2022

No experience is necessary, but completion of all TIP Training Academy dates is required.

  • Thursday, January 6 – 6:30 to 10:00 pm
  • Friday, January 7 – 7:00 to 10:00 pm
  • Saturday, January 8 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday, January 9 – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday, January 11 – 6:00 to 10:00 pm
  • Thursday, January 13 – 6:30 to 10:00 pm
  • Friday, January 14 – 6:00 to 10:00 pm
  • Saturday, January 15 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, February 9 – First Monthly Mandatory CE Meeting – 6:30 to 9:30 pm*
  • GRADUATION, Monday, April 4 – 7:00 pm

*The mandatory continuing education meetings are always on the second Wednesday of every month. Mark your calendar!

To register for training to become a volunteer, click here.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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