Volunteers with the Trauma Intervention Program of Riverside County work closely with first responders to assist those in need at the scene of traumatic incidents such as fires, accidents and assaults. The nonprofit organization contracts with cities to send specially trained volunteers when requested by police, fire or hospitals to assist victims of accidents and tragedies by providing comfort and support and additional resources for healing and recovery.In fiscal year 2020-2021, Trauma Intervention Program responded to 571 calls and provided service to 1,829 clients in Riverside County. Magda Stewart began volunteering for the organization in 2005 and was hired as its CEO in 2015.“I believe in giving back to the community and TIP work was very different from any other volunteer
