Sheriff's Office Volunteer Opportunities
The Volunteer Program consists of multiple teams that are overseen by a YCSO staff member. These Volunteer Teams are listed below along with the types of opportunities that are associated with each:
If interested fill out
APPLICATION and send to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Yamhill County Sheriff's Office
535 E 5th Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 434-7506 ext 4548
Administrative Volunteers
A program where volunteers assist within the administration of the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, working directly with support personnel. Opportunities Include:
- Civil processing
- Records filing
- Customer service
- Meeting preparation
- Dog Control
- Evidence handling
- Phone Reception
- Supply Assistance
- Fingerprinting
Amateur Radio Volunteers
A program that provides amateur radio emergency services to the community. Opportunities Include:
- Communications Assistance
- Relay Support
- Emergency/Disaster Assistance
Citizen Response Volunteers
A program where volunteers receive patrol and response training for active use in the field. Opportunities Include:
- Crime Scene Containment
- Special Events
- Crime Prevention
- Citizen Patrols
- Emergency/Disaster Assistance
- Non-criminal Transport
- Training/Academy
Explorer/Cadet Volunteers
A program for youth interested in learning more about or having a career in law enforcement. Program includes academic learning opportunities with limited field application. Opportunities Include:
- Law Enforcement Training
- Special Events
- Community Service
- Crime Prevention
Mounted Posse Volunteers
This program utilizes armed equestrian riders to assist in the field. Opportunities Include:
- Parade appearances
- Mounted Searches
- Periodic patrols
Patrol Reserve Volunteers
This program is for those volunteers who are over the age of 21 and interested in receiving extensive training in law enforcement. This is often used as a stepping-stone toward being a sworn deputy. Opportunities Include:
- Law Enforcement Training
- Report writing
- Patrols
- On-call response
Search and Rescue Volunteers
This program provides search and rescue training for activities within the county and state. Opportunities Include:
- On-call search and rescue response
- Missing person searches
- S & R Dog handling
- Cadaver recovery
Message from the Sheriff
If you are interested in supporting your community, I invite you to consider the Yamhill County Sheriff's office as your first choice for volunteer opportunies. [more]
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