Services Provided:
The Senior Volunteer Program provides senior adults the opportunity to volunteer their time to assist CHP employees in the performance of their duties.
Volunteer positions:
Deploy the radar trailer; work with local schools; assist the front desk officer in serving the public; help with administrative duties, go on ride-a-longs.
Requirements:
NO felony convictions; be able to work during regular CHP office hours. Each local CHP office recruits their own SVPs. There is a downloadable application that one can take to their local CHP office to start the process to becoming a Senior Volunteer. Be 55 years or older, can work a minimum of 4 hours per week, pass a background check, have a good driving record, and complete the CHP Senior Volunteer Training Program.