Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.)
• Retired Senior Volunteer Patroll (R.S.V.P.)
• Crisis Intervention

Volunteers In Policing (V.I.P.)

Hours: Varies, depending on assignment
Location: Varies
Minimum Age: 18
Court Referrals: No

Volunteers must pass a Police Background check. (No persons with felony or misdemeanor convictions accepted.)

Area Station V.I.P. - Assist area station by conducting follow up research, verify reports, telephone calls of witnesses and victims; complete police crime reports; answering phones, filing and other office tasks.

Storefront V.I.P. - Help police staff community relations office by answering phones, handling walk-in inquires, distributing information on police services, etc.

Telephone Report Unit V.I.P. - Take police reports over the phone of minor and "no suspect" crimes, ensure proper elements of crime type exist.

Other opportunities may be available, please contact the Coordinator to discuss options.

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (R.S.V.P.)

Hours: Vary; see below.
Locations: Vary
Minimum Age: 50
Court Referrals: No

Volunteers must pass Police background check. (No persons with felony convictions or currently on probation accepted.)

Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (R.S.V.P.) - Assist Area Stations in providing an increased level of crime prevention programs within specific geographic boundaries by providing additional resources to Department; perform vacation house checks, You Are Not Alone checks, etc.; promote community awareness and acceptance of R.S.V.P. program.

Qualifications: 50 years of age or older; interest in working with law enforcement officers; effective oral and written communication skills; reliable and trustworthy with confidential information; in good health; valid California Driver's License. Time Commitment: Three 8-hour shifts/month.

Crisis Intervention

Hours: Vary; see below.
Locations: Vary
Minimum Age: 21
Court Referrals: No

Volunteers must pass Police background check. (No persons with felony convictions or currently on probation accepted.)

Crisis Intervention Volunteer - Assist police by responding to scenes to assist citizens who have been affected by a crime or other critical incident. Provide emotional and logistical support, referrals, resources.

Qualifications: 21 years or older; communicate well with people; good driving record; valid CA drivers license; personal vehicle with insurance.

Time Commitment: Recruitment meetings in April/May; interviews in May/June; complete 100-hour academy held in fall; on-call 20 hours/month; attend monthly in-service training.

Volunteer Opportunities are listed on the City's Volunteer Opportunities web page.