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General Information Volunteers play many critical roles here at HAP and are involved in all of our projects. *To learn more about any of the projects or volunteer roles listed below click on the project name or role. Volunteers conduct EMDR Basic Training Events for community based non-profit clinicians in the United States and around the world. Volunteer roles that support these trainings include: Logistics support, Consultant to Trainees, EMDR Facilitator, EMDR Trainer, and Sponsoring Agency. Volunteers develop and coordinate Trauma Recovery Networks in their local communities as preparation for local and regional disaster response. Volunteer roles that support the Trauma Recover Network include: TRN Clinician, TRN Consultant, and TRN Coordinator. Volunteers respond to large scale emergencies and provide direct clinical services to survivors and first responders. Examples include HAP emergency responses to Oklahoma City, Hurricane Katrina, New York 9/11/01, and Columbine, CO. The volunteer role that supports the emergency response is: Emergency Direct Service Clinician. Volunteers provide administrative and other important support to HAP projects, contribute to the writing, editing and production of newsletters and brochures; participate in grant seeking and grant writing initiatives; conduct public relations outreach; and identify and develop fundraising opportunities. If one or multiple volunteer roles appeal to you please take a few moments to let us know about yourself and your interests. You can create a volunteer account or update your existing account. When will I be called to volunteer? Volunteers are used on an as-needed basis; they always have the right to decline an invitation. We work hard to respect our volunteer's willingness to be of service and we attempt to match their skills, qualifications and volunteer interests to the needs and opportunities in their regional area. We also attempt to develop opportunities that further HAP's mission and capitalize on our volunteer's interests and skills. HAP's potential is only limited by our capacity to get things done. If you have questions or comments regarding volunteering with HAP or any of the opportunities email volunteer coordinator. EMDR BASIC TRAINING EVENT TRAINING TEAM Logistic Support - non-clinical Description In this role volunteers provide important on site support at training events. While most roles at HAP's EMDR trainings call for experienced facilitators and trainers, there are also many needed tasks that do not require EMDR clinical or teaching skills. Qualifications This is a non clinical role that requires no prior knowledge of EMDR or clinical skills. Back to Top Consultant to Trainees following Part I and Part II training Sessions Description Consultants meet with groups of up to 10 recent Part I or Part II training participants. In a small group the consultant will support trainees as they integrate EMDR into their own practice environments. A group consultation session is usually three to four hours long. When in-person consultation is not practical the consultant may provide consultation via conference call, speakerphone or by internet exchange. Qualifications A volunteer wishing to fill this role must be an EMDRIA approved consultant or an EMDRIA certified EMDR clinician pursuing consultant status under supervision. Experience as an adult trainer or educator is also helpful. (HAP facilitators automatically meet these criteria.) Additional orientation to the consultant role in HAP trainings will be provided by HAP. Back to Top EMDR Facilitator Description Facilitators are part of the training teams for HAP's EMDR Part I and Part II trainings. Facilitators provide supervision and support for the practica that are key components of each EMDR training workshop. Facilitators also lead consultation sessions within each workshop and may lecture on specialty topics. Qualifications If you are a facilitator for the EMDR Institute you are automatically qualified as a HAP facilitator. When you register as a volunteer please check the facilitator or facilitator in training box and describe your situation in the text box. We would also like to know if you are interested in trainings outside of the U.S. To become a HAP facilitator, volunteers must already be an EMDRIA approved consultant or an EMDRIA certified clinician working toward EMDRIA consultant status under supervision. We also ask for references from an existing facilitator or other consultant. Experience as an adult trainer or educator is also helpful. (For more information on EMDRIA standards for certification and approved consultant status go to www.emdria.org ) Interested volunteers who meet these qualifications are added to our list of volunteers awaiting a facilitator training class. The program of facilitator training is still small, but will likely grow in coming years. Back to Top EMDR Trainer Description Trainers lead the training process and the volunteer team at HAP's EMDR Part I and Part II trainings. Trainers are EMDRIA Approved Consultants with previous experience as facilitators in basic EMDR training. (For more information on EMDRIA standards for approved consultant status go to www.emdria.org) Qualifications If you are a trainer for the EMDR Institute you are automatically qualified as a HAP trainer. Consultant level clinicians with prior experience in teaching or facilitating EMDR workshops are welcome to apply to become a HAP trainer. HAP may periodically train trainers using the same standards and procedures as the EMDR Institute. Trainers in training complete a workshop for trainers and a comprehensive process of internship under senior trainers at HAP training events. Back to Top TRAUMA RECOVERY NETWORK Trauma Recovery Network Clinician Description TRN Clinicians work as an integral part of a local emergency response team in their community. The team consists of several local EMDR clinicians, at least one EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a TRN Coordinator. TRN Clinicians provide pro bono services to appropriate clients, after a disaster has traumatized a significant part of the community. Upon becoming a TRN Clinician you will be asked to: a.) sign an agreement to abide by standards for limited pro bono service, b.) participate in reporting non-personal data on cases to support evaluation of the program, and c.) cooperate with the coordinator and other members of your local chapter. Qualifications TRN Clinicians must be trained through Part II of EMDR and have used EMDR extensively. As a TRN clinician you will have access to support and training from the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program. You will receive an orientation to TRN policies and forms You will have the opportunity to participate in refresher training on treatment of recent incident trauma with EMDR You will have the opportunity to participate in additional training and consultation relating to disaster response and EMDR practice Back to Top Trauma Recovery Network Consultant Description TRN Consultants work as an integral part of a local emergency response team in their community. The team consists of several local EMDR clinicians, at least one EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a TRN Coordinator. TRN Clinicians provide pro bono services to appropriate clients, after a disaster has traumatized a significant part of the community. TRN Consultant's primary responsibility will be to provide consultation to TRN Clinicians in their community. In most cases, TRN consultants will serve in a local TRN chapter alone or with other consultants. If TRN chapters form in an area where consultants are not available you may be offered the opportunity to serve those chapters by telephone or occasional visit. You may also be asked to participate as a provider of pro bono clinical services as part of your chapter's local emergency response. Qualifications TRN Consultants must have had experience as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. They will also be expected to participate in specialty workshops to stay current with best practices in disaster response. Back to Top Trauma Recovery Network Coordinator Description TRN Coordinators work as leaders of a local emergency response team in their community. The team consists of several local EMDR clinicians, at least one EMDRIA Approved Consultant and the TRN Coordinator. TRN Clinicians provide pro bono services to appropriate clients, after a disaster has traumatized a significant part of the community. As a TRN Coordinator, with the support of HAP, you will lead efforts to ensure that TRN Clinicians are recruited and oriented to HAP's TRN policies and procedures. You will also serve as liaison with the HAP office and with local emergency management, community service and media organizations. You may also be asked to participate as a provider of pro bono clinical services as part of your chapter's local emergency response. Qualifications Any TRN clinician can serve as a local coordinator. Ideally, a TRN coordinator will be an EMDRIA certified clinician and have used EMDR with at least 100 clients As a TRN coordinator you will have access to support and training from the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program. You will receive an orientation to TRN policies and procedures. You will have the opportunity to participate in refresher training on treatment of recent incident trauma with EMDR You will have the opportunity to participate in additional training and consultation relating to disaster response and EMDR practice Back to Top EMERGENCY RESPONSE Emergency Direct Service Clinician Description Volunteer emergency direct service clinicians should be willing to travel and to spend at least one week at the project site. The setting is often lacking in amenities. Participants need to be adaptable to working and living in close quarters with a small group of relative strangers, and in work environments where the pace and focus may change unpredictably from day to day. Qualifications Volunteers for emergency direct service work should be very experienced EMDR clinicians who have also had substantial experience treating traumatized survivors of disasters. Back to Top Grant Writing and Grant Seeking We are looking for volunteers who have had experience and success in writing grant proposals and/or in identifying potential grant sources and who would be willing to share in this work to advance HAP projects. Grant related work will be closely coordinated by the HAP office. Back to Top Fundraising Volunteers are needed who have interest in helping to conduct fundraising activities to support HAP. Experience is welcome but not necessary. Work may include helping the HAP office to identify fundraising activities likely to be effective in your community, conducting local events that generate funds, identifying potential sources of funds beyond the circle of EMDR practitioners. Another important focus is getting HAP identified by various public websites and relief agencies as a worthwhile recipient of donations to support disaster relief. Back to Top Public Relations We are looking for volunteers to engage media attention and present informational programs about HAP and trauma response to community groups. A second focus for public relations work is developing methods to interest local agencies in the possibility that they can get EMDR training for their clinicians from HAP. Back to Top Newsletter and Brochure Writing, Editing or Production HAP needs a team of skilled writers/editors or video makers to produce newsletter items, brochures, position papers, informational videos for support of public relations efforts. We also need individuals who can produce or edit materials to expand expertise in trauma treatment and support EMDR training. Volunteers experienced in this work are particularly sought. Back to Top Support to HAP Projects Most HAP special projects, including development of new training programs, international initiatives and response to emergency situations, require individuals who are skilled at, and stimulated by, the challenge of organizing and leading the work of an expert team. Volunteers in this category should be people who have had experience in organizing and leading successful projects. Tell us about your experience and whether you are willing to apply your skills in possibly new arenas. Back to Top