Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to providing quality services to the residents of our community. Community members of all ages are encouraged to show pride and get involved in civic activities through volunteer work within the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

To view current volunteer opportunities, check out the current Volunteer Opportunity Directory.
Current volunteers click here to access the volunteer portal (VicNet).

Benefits of Volunteering:

Improved mental health
Skill development
Sense of purpose
Community impact
Social connection
Physical health
New skills
Continued service (Veterans of U.S. Armed Forces)
And more...

To Become a Volunteer:

Review the volunteer opportunities below for each city department.
Complete and submit a volunteer application for the department you are interested in. Be sure to check the Area of Interest on the application. This is necessary for assignment processing.

Please Note:

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is unable to accept COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE volunteers. If you are trying to fulfill court mandated hours, please contact the Inland Empire United Way at (909)980-2857 (This agency is not affiliated with the City of Rancho Cucamonga.)

Volunteer Applications

Animal Center Volunteer Application

City Volunteer Application

Fire Volunteer Application

City Volunteer Waiver PDF

COVID-19 Volunteer Waiver

COVID-19 Prevention Program

COVID-19 Prevention Program Acknowledgement Form

Animal Center

Currently Recruiting Volunteers For

Pet Cadet Program

Other Ways to Help the Animals

Community Services

Opportunities

Fire District

Fire Explorer Program

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)

Large Animal Response Team (LART)

Library Services

Second Story and Beyond Assistant

Special Events Assitant

Summer Reading Program Assistant

Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G)

Police Department

Reserve Officer Unit

Equestrian Patrol Unit

Citizen on Patrol Unit

Personal Invitation

The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are looking for good men and women who would like to volunteer their time to assist and become part of one of the Nation's top Law Enforcement Agencies. Volunteers give law enforcement the opportunity to reduce crime and increase law enforcement services. If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of your community, come join the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Team.

The Citizen Patrol Works with & Enhances the City Police Department!

The Citizen Patrol is a team of highly trained volunteers. They enhance vital crime prevention services and community awareness through proactive law enforcement principles, by being additional eyes and ears for law enforcement.

Citizen Patrol members do not take enforcement action, carry weapons or make arrests. All suspicious activity is reported to the local Police station by radio through the Sheriff's dispatch center.

The Citizen Patrol Program is designed for the volunteer who has an interest in helping law enforcement and the community.

A Citizen Patrol Volunteer will attend a training academy and receive the following training:

Orientation and Organization
Crime Prevention
CPR and First Aid
Introduction to Law
Driver Awareness
Patrol Procedures

Do You Qualify?

18 Years Of Age or Older
Good Moral Character
Good Driving Record
No Felony Convictions
Current U. S. citizen

Requirements

Approved Uniforms
Attend Monthly Citizen Patrol Meetings
Two Patrol Members Ride Per Shift
Volunteer 12 Hours Per Month
Look, Act, and be Professional at all times
Pass Citizen Patrol Academy
Pass Field Training
Station Duties as Needed
No Form of Weapons to be Carried on Duty
Pass a Background Check
Proof of Car Registration and Vehicle Insurance
Proof of Medical Insurance

Why Become a Citizen Volunteer?

To become involved with the Spirit of Public Service.
To contribute to positive communications between your community and law enforcement.
Assist in controlling, reducing, and preventing crime in your community.
Meet new people in varied settings.
Gain valuable work experience.
Offer your area of professional expertise.

For more information contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at (909) 477-2800.

Explorer Unit