The goal is to expand and enhance existing
services through involvement of volunteers in service delivery.
Volunteers serve in many different capacities
within the department from clerical, answering telephones, animal caretaker, Chaplain
services to transporting police vehicles, among many other
opportunities. Some of the areas to volunteer include, all four precincts,
Crime Solvers, the Community Engagement Unit including Explorer Post,
Project Lifesaver, the Chaplain Program, the Detective Bureau including
Forensics, the Mounted Patrol Unit, and the Animal Care and Adoption
Center.
The Police Department also
offers internships to high school and college students. All volunteer and
intern positions are based on availability and are subject to change. All
volunteers and interns must complete an application including a notarized
Criminal History Request Form, sign a confidentiality agreement, among any
required training if applicable.
Please contact the Animal Care and
Adoption Center at (757) 385-4444 or vbpdac@vbgov.com or click the link to the right side of this page for more information.
The Police
Department volunteer/intern applications are accepted through the
Volunteer Resource Manager (contact information below). Volunteer applications
are accepted for available positions only. See below under volunteer
opportunities for more details.
Learn more about your
community in the Volunteer
Program Infographic.
Civilian
Volunteer Program Pamphlet