Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteers In Policing (V.I.P.)
- Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (R.S.V.P.)
- Crisis Intervention
- Reserves
- STAR/PAL Youth Program (Sports Training, Academics & Recreation / Police Athletic League)
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. (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.
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 at (619) 446-1017 to discuss options.
Qualifications: Flexible; Good communication skills. All applicants must pass a Police Background.
Time Commitment: Mostly weekdays; 12 hours a month, with a six month commitment.
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.
For more information, contact Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (R.S.V.P.) at (619) 446-1016.
Crisis Intervention
Hours: Vary; see below.
Locations: Vary
Minimum Age: 21
Court Referrals: No
Volunteers must pass Police Background (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: Twenty “On-Call” hours per month. Attend monthly training meeting(s). Must be able to commit to 1 year involvement with the program.
For more information, contact Crisis Intervention at (619) 446-1014 or request information via e-mail at: crisis@pd.sandiego.gov
Reserves
Reserves work in the same capacity as full-time police officers.
Hours: Vary; see below.
Locations: Vary
Minimum Age: 21
Court Referrals: No
Reserves must possess a current POST Level I certificate and pass the Police Background. (No persons with felony convictions or currently on probation accepted.)
Qualifications: Must undergo the same hiring process as full-time officers and upon selection, successfully complete 400 hours of training with a Field Training Officer.
Time Commitment: At least 20 hours/month, attend Regional Officer Training, and Reserve Unit Meetings.
For more information, contact Volunteer Services at (619) 446-1014.
STAR/PAL Youth Program (Sports Training, Academics & Recreation / Police Athletic League)
Hours: Vary; see below.
Location: 4110 54th Street, Colina del Sol Park
Minimum Age: 18
Court Referrals: No
(No persons with felony or misdemeanor convictions accepted.)
STAR/PAL Homework Assistant
Provide homework assistance and some remedial help to students studying in City or County branch libraries at various locations.
Qualifications: Patient; flexible; enjoys working with children; dependable.
Time Commitment: 1-2 days/week; 1+ hours/day; late afternoons.
STAR/PAL Sports/Special Events Assistant
Assist with youth athletic or recreational activities, including score keeping, judging, timing, umpiring, set up/take down, food service, etc. May include football, track & field, soccer, basketball, swimming, fishing, math olympiads, etc.
Qualifications: Enjoys working with youth; knowledge of sports and rules where needed.
Time Commitment: Weekends; 4 hours/event or duration of event.