How Can I VOLUNTEER?!

LAPD employees are proud to serve alongside over 3,000 volunteers who donate more than 20,000 hours of service each month. Volunteers represent a broad range of ages, from teenagers to senior citizens (approximately 300 volunteers are over the age of 70!). Through their dedicated service, volunteers reflect the quality that is representative of the people of Los Angeles and the LAPD. In turn, the Department recognizes the valuable assistance that volunteers provide, and considers them as an integral part of the LAPD team.

One of the most important aspects of the LAPD volunteer program is the diversity of responsibilities that volunteers undertake on a daily basis. Volunteers create and maintain a delicate balance in the Department by providing essential services in both sworn and civilian-related duties. In this way, volunteers serve as a bridge between officers and civilians as they represent their communities in all aspects of Department-related functions.

▪ Neighborhood Surveillance Teams
▪ Video Surveillance
▪ Ham Watch (Radio Operators)
▪ Graffiti Abatement
▪ Station Assistance
▪ Reception, Typing/Filing
▪ Various Clerical Duties
▪ Youth-At-Risk Programs
▪ Youth Centers
▪ Jeopardy Youth Programs
▪ Crisis Response Teams
▪ Detective Assistance
▪ Community Service Centers
▪ Neighborhood Watch

There are also over 20 specialized divisions that utilize volunteers. In addition, LAPD provides opportunities for college/high school students interested in working in unpaid intern/volunteer positions or community service requirement programs.

For information on volunteer opportunities with the LAPD, contact 77th Street Area Community Relations at (213) 485-4285.

The officer coordinating the program will provide information regarding current volunteer opportunities as well as the application process. All applicants are required to be fingerprinted as part of LAPD background procedures.