Volunteer Program

The Lake County Sheriff's Department is pleased and proud to be associated with a cadre of fine residents who comprise our Senior Volunteers. The program began in 1990 to reduce an increasing workload on clerical and other employees. These active seniors (and some not-so seniors) donate their time in all areas of our operations. Volunteers work varied assignments, allowing our employees to perform law enforcement functions. The volunteers' serve civil process, and assist in the county jails, Sheriff's Substation in Clearlake and Middletown, Patrol Office in Lakeport, and Administrative offices, also in Lakeport. Senior Volunteers also transport departmental vehicles to and from the County garage in Lakeport, and deliver mail and materials to local government office throughout the county.

The volunteers also handle programs that provide service directly to the communities. "You Are Not Alone" (called the YANA Program) provides contact with elderly citizens or shut-ins, by telephone on a daily basis. Calls are placed daily to participants during the week, checking on their condition, and asking if all is well. This service is provided to those who have no one available to check on their welfare.

Vacation Checks are also handled by the Senior Volunteers. When a local resident is away from home for an extended period, at their request, volunteers check the residence for security. While helping to deter burglary or theft, this service is not a guarantee that the home will be secure while the owner is absent. This service is performed based on the availability of volunteers and vehicles.

The Senior Volunteer Program is composed of 30 dedicated citizens. Our volunteers' ages range from the 20's well into the 80's. There is no age barrier for the spirit of dedication and service to the community.

If you would like to volunteer some of your time or talents to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, please call us at 707-262-4200, or 707-994-6433, or see our address at the bottom of our home page.