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 […]
Lisa
Lisa Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: September 2021 Why I Joined TIP: I have tried to comfort people in my life who have experienced great loss. I have a heart for those that are grieving. TIP taught me how to minister to those in crisis. Activities Outside TIP: I am married with four children, […]
Linda W.
Linda Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: Why I Joined TIP: Activities Outside TIP: One Word to Describe Volunteering: Fun Fact About Volunteer: Return to Volunteers
Linda L.
Linda Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: May 2001 Why I Joined TIP: Because someone was there for me at a moment when my daughter and I had no idea what to do next. I decided I wanted to find an organization where I could help others the way I was helped. Activities Outside TIP: […]
Laurie
Laurie Region Assignment: North County Volunteer Since: March 2019 Why I Joined TIP: When I heard of TIP I thought it was meant to be a volunteering opportunity for my husband but it turns out I was the one being called. Activities Outside TIP: Grandchildren, Quilting, Hiking, Traveling. One Word to Describe Volunteering: Helper-girl (I […]