VOLUNTEERS & STAFF
Finding Inspiration in Every Family
What is TBRI?
For someone who is brand new to TBRI, this is the perfect place to start. This short video (just over 3 minutes!) gives a broad overview of how trauma affects the brain and alters the ability for children to learn and develop in optimal ways.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR TBRI CAMP FOUNDATION FOR HOPE
CAREGIVER
TRAINING
Through this training experience, community members and volunteer staff will learn about the Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting Principles of TBRI®. This is a full 2-day training (12 hour) provided by our partners at HopeAlight. While this is an important introduction into TBRI it is not necessary for all roles.
PROFESSIONAL
CONNECTION
Many of our Volunteer Staff are community members who have gone through the full TBRI Practitioner Training at the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development. Through this conectiion to a community-wide TBRI effort, you may gain a better understanding, or even invited to other TBRI Camps around the country.
HANDS ON
EXPERIENCE WITH TBRI
In the weeks preceding Foundation For Hope Camp you will receive training on your specific role at camp. Your role is assigned with your needs and experience taken into consideration. Much like they youth in our care, we want to meet the needs of our staff as well. You will have the opportunity to engage and practice your skills.
JOIN A
MOVEMENT
TBRI represents a positive cultural shift in how we engage and care for youth. This change is taking root in schools, juvenile justice, and other youth-serving organizations. The more you are able to develop your skills, the more you can elicit dramatic cultural change in your own professional or family environment.
STAFF & VOLUNTEER ROLES
BUDDY
Assigned as the primary support for a child participating in activities. Trauma-informed but ideally Caregiver trained.
FACILITATOR
Leads a Specialty Group Activity, ideally Caregiver trained. Options are Nurture Group. Crash & Bump, Mindful Movement, LifeSkills, Art, Sensory, and Voice
LOGISTICS
Assigned to set up and clean up areas such as activity and meal spaces. No prior experience is needed. Instructions and maps are provided.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Assigned to take and print photographs during all activities. Equipment and supplies provided. No prior experience is needed.
FAMILY COACH
Assigned to observe the children within a family unit to provide insight and support to their caregiver. MUST be a TBRI Practitioner or experienced in TBRI Implementation.
TRIAGE TEAM MEMBER
Assigned to assist with dysregulated youth. MUST be a TBRI Practitioner or experienced in TBRI de-escalation of high level 3 & 4 behaviors.
REACH OUT TO US!
Andrew Young, Associate Executive Director Foundation For Youth
Lori Meyers, Johnson County Juvenile Justice