Shannan
Shannan Region Assignment: East County Volunteer Since: Why I Joined TIP: Activities Outside TIP: One Word to Describe Volunteering: Fun Fact About Volunteer: Adopt Volunteer Return to Volunteers
Rosalinda
Rosalinda Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: November 2008 Why I Joined TIP: When my husband died 28 years ago and my mother 6 months later, it was such a traumatic time for me, I felt alone with the help from friends and others to help me through difficult times I knew I wanted to […]
Rene
Rene Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: August 2020 Why I Joined TIP: To help and to have a better understanding of grievous that I work with. Activities Outside TIP: Travel, Habit for Humanity, exercise, non-profit food distribution. One Word to Describe Volunteering: Enrichment Fun Fact About Volunteer: Traveled the country for 4 years with […]
Rachel H.
Rachel Region Assignment: East County Volunteer Since: Why I Joined TIP: Activities Outside TIP: One Word to Describe Volunteering: Fun Fact About Volunteer: Adopt Volunteer Return to Volunteers
Patty
Patty Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: March 2022 Why I Joined TIP: I joined because I had experienced secondary trauma and wanted to help others. Activities Outside TIP: I am retired, volunteer with Angels Foster Foundation (babies) and Lab Rescuers (dogs). One Word to Describe Volunteering: Outreach Fun Fact About Volunteer: I have a […]
Pam
Pam Region Assignment: East County Volunteer Since: March 2013 Why I Joined TIP: A few years before I joined TIP, I had gone thru a series of 4 or 5 different traumas within a matter of months and then thru therapy to heal my resulting PTSD. I found the process fascinating and developed a sort […]
Michele
Michele Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: Oct 2020 Why I Joined TIP: I joined because I love learning and trying new things and meeting new people. Being a volunteer that is able to assist first responders and families in meaningful ways was very appealing to me. The positive emotional impact I can have on […]
Marilyn
Marilyn Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: February 2011 Why I Joined TIP: I believe it is essential that (almost) everyone have at least one volunteer endeavor. When I completed my last volunteer responsibility I was looking for something new and my friend Linda (a TIP volunteer of almost 20 years) told me to check […]
Malcolm
Malcolm Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: July 2006 Why I Joined TIP: I was introduced to TIP initially as a client. A TIP volunteer showed up at tragedy. I was amazed at how she so compassionately and professionally helped turn an utterly chaotic situation into something with grateful memories. As she left, I thanked […]
Lynne
Lynne Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: April 2016 Why I Joined TIP: When my last of 4 children went to college, I had time to pursue my passion of helping and connecting deeply with people. Activities Outside TIP: Volunteering for Red Cross and NAMI, travel with family, time with friends, and NOT cooking! One […]