OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers will be an important part of the Victim Services Unit in Kern County. Volunteers may assist Victim Advocates by providing support to victims, answering questions and by assisting with other client related services.

Volunteers Can Be...

• College Students
• Post Grad Students
• Retired Individuals
• Those interested in the Criminal Justice Process
• Those wanting to give back to Kern County

Duties:

• Screening Clients
• Special Projects
• Outreach Events
• Victim Service Assistance
• General Office Duties
• Reception Duties

Commitment:

The Kern County Victim Services Unit values the time volunteers extend to assist the needed services to victims and families of violence crime in Kern County.

Volunteers will need to commit to a minimum of six months, work at least eight (8) hours per week as well as complete and pass a background check. A mandatory Victim Services Volunteer Training Program is also required.

If you ARE IN, simply fill out the I AM IN! PLEDGE FORM and tell us how you want to help.