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Volunteer Program

Established in 1984, the County of Sonoma Volunteer Program places hundreds of people each year throughout County departments.  County volunteers invest energy, skills, and talent to make Sonoma County a better place to live.  Last year over 2,000 volunteers and interns, plus numerous community groups, donated their time throughout 20 County departments.  In addition to the priceless gift of community spirit, their contribution is valued at over 3.5 million dollars.

Here are just a few ways volunteers make a difference:

• Mentoring and advocating for abused and neglected children
• Helping in search and rescue of lost or missing people
• Walking dogs and socializing cats, increasing their chances for adoption
• Helping clean-up hazardous materials spills
• Acting as a live-in campground host for Regional Parks

Volunteer Opportunities Bulletin Updated December 2, 2008
See a complete list of current volunteer opportunities with description each program in greater detail.

Job Descriptions
Get detailed information about each volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer Application (Adobe PDF format) Fill out form, print, sign and mail.
Volunteer Application (MS Word format, you will need to have Microsoft Word Application installed on your system) Fill out form, and either save to you PC and send to us as an email attachment, or print, sign and mail.

Orenda Center Volunteer Application (Adobe PDF format)
Fill out the form, print, sign and take it to the Orenda Center (1430 Neotomas, Santa Rosa), open 24 hours a day.  Drop it off in an envelope on the bulletin board at the Detox desk.  After a background check is completed, you will be contacted for a TB test and an interview.

Orenda Center Volunteer Application (MS Word format, you will need to have Microsoft Word Application installed on your system)
Fill out the form, print, sign and take it to the Orenda Center (1430 Neotomas, Santa Rosa), open 24 hours a day.  Drop it off in an envelope on the bulletin board at the Detox desk.  After a background check is completed, you will be contacted for a TB test and an interview.

Volunteer Program Frequently Asked Questions
Learn answers to questions about the Volunteer Program.

Annual Report - 2006 (1.6 MB)
Read a summary of last year’s volunteer activities.

Outstanding Volunteers of the Year - 2007 NEW!
Each year we honor and appreciate a group of Outstanding Volunteers. See our current Outstanding Volunteers.

Photos from the Annual Volunteer Reception

Contact Us
Contact information or to fill out our simple on-line form so we can contact you.

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