Volunteers

Volunteer Patch

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is fortunate to have a dedicated cadre of individuals who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise in service to the agency and the County. For the period of October 2023 – September 2024, volunteers donated a total of 23,038 hours. That is the equivalent of a little more than 11 full-time positions and an estimated value of $800,305.

Do you have a passion to help others or a strength that can be utilized to improve public safety? There are countless ways to get involved as a volunteer at the Sheriff’s Office! Please review the minimum qualifications below and apply online via our application portal (Volunteer/Internship Application), unless otherwise indicated (i.e., Reserves). If you have additional questions, please contact us by calling 503-434-7340.

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 and requires a separate application as noted in the Yamhill County Sheriff's Programs page. 

Administrative Volunteers

A program where volunteers assist within the administration of the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, working directly with Support Services personnel. Opportunities include:

  • Civil processing
  • Records filing
  • Customer service
  • Meeting preparation
  • Evidence handling
  • Phone Reception
  • Supply Assistance
  • Fingerprinting

Amateur Radio Emergency Services

Amateur Radio VolunteersA program that provides amateur radio emergency services to the community. Visit the Amateur Radio website. Opportunities include:

  • Communications Assistance
  • Relay Support
  • Emergency/Disaster Assistance

Cadets

Cadet VolunteersA program for youth interested in learning more about or having a career in law enforcement. Program includes academic learning opportunities with limited field application. Visit the Facebook page. Opportunities include:

  • Law Enforcement Training
  • Special Events
  • Community Service
  • Crime Prevention

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ProgramThe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. (Monthly meetings and events) Must complete CERT training requirements. Visit the CERT Program website.

Mounted Posse

Mounted Posse VolunteersThis program utilizes equestrian riders to assist in the field. Visit the Mounted Posse Volunteers Facebook. Opportunities include:

  • Parade appearances
  • Mounted Searches
  • Periodic patrols

Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue VolunteersThis program provides search and rescue training for activities within the county and state. Visit the Yamhill County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team website.

 Opportunities include:

  • On-call search and rescue response
  • Missing person searches
  • S and R Dog handling
  • Cadaver recovery

Volunteer Response Unit

Volunteer Response UnitA 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