About - Volunteer
“It saved my life.” This is what we hear most from clients after they attend one of our programs. The success of our programs is because of the commitment and shared experience and knowledge of our volunteers! Everyone from clinicians to peers to chaplains volunteer their time, all dedicated to helping first responders and their families. Many of our volunteers have been through our programs and stay involved as a way to “pay it forward” to others. Below is some guidance on our main volunteer roles. Additionally, there are other ways to get involved!
CHAPLAIN
Our Chaplains are an integral part of our treatment retreats. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for. Our Chaplain Director will work with you to determine best fit.
CLINICIAN
There are a variety of volunteer clinical roles, such as interns, helping with client intakes, research, providing EMDR/Brainspotting, or being a part of a treatment retreat. Suitability for different roles depends on factors such as experience, licensing, and interest. Our Clinical Director or Director of Research will work with you to determine best fit. Please note, individual licensing and insurance is used for clinical involvement with FRSN.
SOS PEER
Our Significant Others and Spouses (SOS) program serves significant others and spouses of first responders. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for in our peer volunteers. Our SOS Peer Director will work with you to determine best fit.
WCPR PEER
Our West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) program serves first responders. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for in our peer volunteers. Our WCPR Peer Director will work with you to determine best fit.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER,
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
CHAPLAIN
Our Chaplains are an integral part of our treatment retreats. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for. Our Chaplain Director will work with you to determine best fit.
- Minimum 5 years experience in Crisis/Trauma/First Responder Chaplaincy.
- Endorsement or current or previous employment by a first responder agency.
- Ecclesiastically certified, commissioned, licensed or ordained in good standing with a current spiritual endorsement by a recognized religious body or first responder agency that offers Privileged Communication (Penitential Communication as described in California Evidence Code 1032).
CLINICIAN
There are a variety of volunteer clinical roles, such as interns, helping with client intakes, research, providing EMDR/Brainspotting, or being a part of a treatment retreat. Suitability for different roles depends on factors such as experience, licensing, and interest. Our Clinical Director or Director of Research will work with you to determine best fit. Please note, individual licensing and insurance is used for clinical involvement with FRSN.
SOS PEER
Our Significant Others and Spouses (SOS) program serves significant others and spouses of first responders. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for in our peer volunteers. Our SOS Peer Director will work with you to determine best fit.
- Current or past relationship with a first responder.
- Attended a SOS retreat.
- Involvement with WCPR.
- Advanced training or experience that demonstrates cultural competency relevant to first responder significant others/spouses.
WCPR PEER
Our West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) program serves first responders. Below are some guiding points on qualifications we look for in our peer volunteers. Our WCPR Peer Director will work with you to determine best fit.
- 5 years emergency service/military experience.
- 2 years of peer support experience, involvement with a critical incident stress management team, or similar experience.
- Attended a WCPR retreat as a client or Advanced Peer Support student.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER,
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION