Trauma Intervention Programs Seeks Coachella Valley Volunteers for Upcoming Training Academy
Palm Desert, CA — Trauma Intervention Programs of Riverside County (TIP) is calling on Coachella Valley residents to step forward and serve their community by joining its upcoming Training Academy beginning May 14.
The need for trained volunteers in the Coachella Valley continues to grow as TIP responds to hundreds of crisis calls each year alongside first responders. In 2025 alone, TIP of Riverside County responded to 755 calls and served more than 2,655 individuals across the region.
When tragedy strikes, first responders call TIP volunteers to provide immediate emotional and practical support to survivors. These trained volunteers stand beside law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital staff, offering comfort, resources, and a steady presence during some of life’s most difficult moments.
“TIP volunteers are the person who shows up on someone’s worst day,” said Powell. “We are seeing a growing need in the Coachella Valley and are looking for compassionate people who are willing to step in and make a difference when it matters most.”
The multi-day academy will be held at the Palm Desert Police Department and includes hands-on training designed to prepare volunteers for real-world crisis response situations.
Training Schedule:
·Thursday, May 14 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
·Friday, May 15 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
·Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
·Sunday, May 17 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
·Wednesday, May 20 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
·Thursday, May 21 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
·Friday, May 22 | 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
·Saturday, May 23 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
All training dates are required for completion.The program is open to community members who are compassionate, dependable, and ready to support others during times of crisis. No prior experience is required.
Space is limited and a minimum class size is required for the academy to move forward.
For more information or to apply, visit www.tiprivco.org or email volunteer4tiprivco@gmail.com.
About Trauma Intervention Programs of Riverside County
Trauma Intervention Programs of Riverside County (TIP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 that provides immediate emotional and practical support to survivors of traumatic events. TIP volunteers are called by first responders to assist individuals and families in crisis, offering on-scene support 24 hours a day. The organization serves communities throughout Riverside County and partners with 22 law enforcement agencies and 7 hospitals to ensure no one faces tragedy alone.
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