SVP DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR
VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM
Senior Volunteers provide the Department an invaluable service. Not only do these individuals give back to the community, they become part of the CHP family.
Volunteers assist the CHP in providing enhanced public service to the community. This is an opportunity for senior citizens to make a definitive contribution towards improving public Safety Service and Security. The Senior Volunteer Program instills among participating volunteers an understanding and appreciation of the justice system, human relations, and ethics in the field of law enforcement.
There are five major categories comprising the current contributions of the Senior Volunteers to the CHP:
- Administration
- Public Affairs
- Volunteer Use of the CHP Vehicles and Related Duties
- Ride-Along with Uniformed Officers
- Adopt a School Program
There are a few requirements you must meet to serve as a Senior Volunteer for the California Highway Patrol. They include:
- Must be 55 years or older
- Work a minimum of 4 hours per week
- Pass a background check
- Have a good driving record
Once you successfully go through the hiring process, you will then complete the CHP Senior Volunteer Training Program.
