YAMHILL COUNTY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

  • Volunteers are essential to our Office and Community; the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office has an excellent Volunteer Program offering many opportunities for citizens with flexible hours and varied opportunities to enhance public safety and the quality of life for our communities. 

    We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team. We are urging individuals with all types of special skills to apply and take an active role in the public safety of the county we all love: Amateur Radio Emergency Services Program, Cadet Program, Community Emergency Response Team, Posse Unit, Search & Rescue, Volunteer Response Unit, and the YC Jail Programs.

    Do you have a passion for helping others or a strength that can be utilized to improve public safety? There are countless ways to get involved as a volunteer at the Sheriff’s Office! Explore these opportunities below and join with us to make a difference!

    Before you complete the application process, please ensure you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

    • Reliable and able to make a commitment
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and integrity
    • Able to work effectively with law enforcement and a diverse client base
    • Demonstrated respect for governmental agencies and programs
    • All groups (except Jail Programs) must complete FEMA's ICS 100, 200, and 700.  ICS 800 is required only for VRU and CERT.
    • Ability to pass a background check
    • Not lodged in the Yamhill County Jail in the last five years (Jail Programs)
    • Consider volunteering a serious commitment.
    • Perform assigned tasks to the best of their ability.
    • Comply with the rules of conduct and with all orders and directives, either oral or written, which may be issued by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and volunteer program(s).
    • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all issues about the Office and volunteer unit.
    • Attend all training and team meetings per volunteer unit guidelines and requirements. 
    • Strive to help the Sheriff’s Office and volunteer programs achieve their objectives.

  • YAMHILL COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESPONSE UNIT

    A program where volunteers receive patrol and response training for active use in the field. Opportunities include:

    • Crime Scene Containment
    • Special Events
    • Crime Prevention
    • Citizen Patrols
    • Emergency/Disaster Assistance
    • Non-criminal Transport
    • Training/Academy

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESPONSE UNIT APPLICATION

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  • YAMHILL COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE

    The Yamhill County Search and Rescue Team is a part of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. We are members of the community who have joined together to serve the people of Yamhill County and beyond. All of our members receive the necessary training to equip them for the job at hand. Day or night, rain or shine, Yamhill County Search and Rescue is ready to save lives. The team of volunteers is highly skilled and dedicated to its mission. The team responds to the call for action both in Yamhill County and the Pacific Northwest.

    We provide quick and effective search and rescue operations, disaster response, and community education on safety and survival.

    Searching for and rescuing lost people in any weather conditions. 
    Finding, and returning to their loved ones, persons with cognitive disorders.
    Assisting in disasters (i.e. floods, airplane crashes, earthquakes, etc.)          
    Assisting Law Enforcement with evidence searches.  
    In addition to our search and rescue missions, we have a mission of preventative search and rescue.  The majority of our searches are in Yamhill County, but through our mutual aid agreements, we do respond to requests from other agencies to assist them with searches in their counties.


    The academy application period is from October through December of any given year.  

     to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE APPLICATION 

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    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE APPLICATION

  • YAMHILL COUNTY CADET PROGRAM

    The YCSO Cadet Unit gives youth ages 15-21 a first-hand look into the world of law enforcement.  A program for youth interested in learning more about or having a career in law enforcement. The program includes academic learning opportunities with limited field application. The program provides a valuable link between the public, our youth, and the Sheriff's Office.  

    Activities Include:

    • Traffic control at various events. 
    • Security at various events.
    • Crime prevention presentations.
    • Assist deputies on ride-alongs.
    • Special Events
    • Assist with prevention education to peers.
    • Crime scene security.
    • Community policing.

    Requirements to Join
    Interested youth must be between the ages of 15 and 20, must have a GED or high school diploma or be enrolled in high school or a GED course, must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher if enrolled in high school, must have excellent moral character and must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of a Cadet.  

    The Commitment
    The minimum monthly service requirement is 16 hours a month.  This will be fulfilled by attending weekly trainings, ride-a-longs with the deputies, and working at community events.  Cadets are volunteers and have no law enforcement authority.  

    Training Received
    Cadets train for a couple of hours weekly on subjects such as Officer Safety, Traffic Control, Uniform Care and Wearing, Command Presence, Domestic Violence, Area Searches, Building Searches, Vehicle Searches, Person Searches, Handcuffing, Traffic Stops, High-Risk Traffic Stops, Report Writing, Crime Scene Investigation, Drug Investigation, K-9 Operations, First Aid, Use of Force, Public Relations, Field Contacts, Defensive Tactics, Fingerprinting, Criminal and Traffic Law, Writing Citations, Mental Health, Radio Protocol and a lot more!  

    What's Provided
    The Cadet Unit provides a uniform shirt, uniform pants, uniform jacket, soft body armor, traffic vest, notebook, and other equipment as available.  Each Cadet is responsible for obtaining a black t-shirt, black polishable boots, black socks, and a black web belt.  Cadets are encouraged, but not required, to purchase a duty belt and equipment for their duty belt such as handcuffs, a flashlight, and a glove pouch.  

    For questions regarding the program email us at: yccadets@yamhillcounty.gov  

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY CADET PROGRAM APPLICATION

  • COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

    The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and, trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

    The 10-week YC CERT Academy educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in disaster response skills.  Upon receiving a Certificate of Completion for CERT Basic Training you may apply to be a Yamhill County CERT (YC CERT) volunteer.

    The mission of Yamhill County CERT is to provide volunteer support to the Yamhill County Office of Emergency Management in an ongoing effort to raise the level of citizen and business preparedness and to make our community more disaster-resilient through training and participation.

    YC CERT volunteers meet monthly for training to maintain skills learned in the Academy. YC CERT volunteers are expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in events such as preparedness & safety fairs, parades, and the County Fair, to name a few.  YC CERT volunteers may be deployed to assist in emergencies as directed by the Yamhill County Emergency Manager.  Active volunteers are issued helmets, goggles, headlamps & safety vests. 

    For more information, visit our website at www.yccert.org.  Our Facebook page is Yamhill County CERT.

    The CERT Team requires attendance and completion of a CERT academy.

     

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY CERT PROGRAM APPLICATION

  • AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICES

    Yamhill County’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service (YCARES) consists of licensed amateur radio operators who have organized to support local public service agencies in times of disaster.  YCARES is sponsored by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Office.  We volunteer our equipment in and around Yamhill County neighborhoods, counties, and state to relieve public service personnel so they will be available to perform their jobs.

    The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable but is not a requirement for membership.

    What We Do:

    YCARES commits our support to the Yamhill County Emergency Manager in times of disaster.  Training is an ongoing effort to be prepared when called upon to assist with some of the following tasks:

    ·         Portable Operation
    ·         Working in the Emergency Operations Center
    ·         Home Emergency Stations
    ·         Radio Communications for the Yamhill County Fair
    ·         Community Events & Festivals
    ·         Monthly Ham Radio Exam Sessions
    ·         Swap Meets
    ·         ARRL Field Day

    How We Train:

    ·         Weekly Nets (meeting on the air) on the YCARES repeater
    ·         Transmitter Hunts
    ·         Monthly Simplex Nets
    ·         Simulated Emergency Training (SETs)

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY ARES PROGRAM APPLICATION

  • YAMHILL COUNTY MOUNTED POSSE

    A volunteer organization serving as a mounted extension of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office

    Mission

    It is the Mission of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse to represent the People of  Yamhill County and the Yamhill County Sheriff through volunteer public service: to project and encourage an environment of trust, security, and civic involvement: and to promote skillful, safe, and effective horsemanship.

    The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is the second oldest Posse in Oregon. Established in 1941 in the wake of volunteerism inspired by WWII, the Posse has since remained both a patriotic symbol and a working service group serving at the request of the Sheriff.

    The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is proud to carry on the fellowship and traditions of the Posse in horsemanship and community service through the support of the Sheriff’s Office.

    The members of the Posse pledge to serve, whether it be as a color guard in a parade, as an aid to traffic control and parking during special events, as emergency assistance for search and rescue or large animal rescue, or as ambassadors and educators for good horsemanship.

    Hosted by YCSMP several times a year offering participants a chance to work with their horses on a variety of obstacles and other creative horsemanship challenges. Check our Facebook page for future event dates: Yamhill County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse.

    Objectives:

     To serve as a mounted service-oriented extension of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.

    • To foster positive horsemanship in the community.
    • To represent the Sheriff’s Office at parades and other public events.
    • To provide services to the community such as parking and traffic control as requested and approved by the Sheriff’s Office.
    • To offer support in Search and Rescue events as requested and approved by the Sheriff’s Office.

    Posse Member Duties

    • Monthly meeting, 1st Monday of each month
    • Monthly Training Nights, Open Ride Nights, and Fun Days / Fun Nights at Yamhill County Fairgrounds
    • Events (parades, parking, public relations, and other duties as requested).
    • Call-outs by Sheriff’s Office (example: handling and transport of animals evacuated or confiscated by Sheriff’s Office)
    • Participation in at least 75% of Posse activities.
    • Annual qualification of horse and rider and continued demonstration of required skills throughout the year.

    New Membership Requirements:
    Persons interested in becoming a member of the Posse must submit a volunteer application to the Sheriff’s Office. Members of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse shall consist of persons who are elected to membership and:

    • Are of good moral character and reputation and pass a YC Sheriff’s Office background check.
    • Are at least 18 years of age at the time of their election.
    • Reside in Yamhill County or its vicinity.
    • Are a citizen of the United States.
    • Have an acceptable mount.
    • Perform satisfactorily on the horse and rider evaluation.
    • Provide their own transportation for movement of their mount.
    • Meet uniform and equipment requirements. 

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY POSSE PROGRAM APPLICATION

  • YAMHILL COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PROGRAMS

     

    Our goal is to prepare Adults in Custody (AICs) for a successful transition back into the community as productive members of society. These programs provide meaningful opportunities that extend beyond the jail walls, fostering growth that benefits both individuals and the community.

    Programs are designed to address the unique needs of the incarcerated population, supporting personal development and skill-building that are vital for successful reentry. By engaging AICs in constructive activities, facilities reduce idle time that can lead to unrest, while also instilling a sense of purpose and hope—key elements for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

    Ultimately, these efforts create safer communities and contribute to a stronger, more effective criminal justice system.

    Yamhill County offers programs in the following areas:

    Religious Programs
       Christian Bible Study
       Gideon's Bible Study
       Jehovah Witness
       Lafayette Community Church
       Potter's House Bible Study
       Salem Tabernacle
       Set Free Christian Ministries

    Support
       Responsible Dads Program
       Responsible Moms

    Treatment
       Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
       Mac Action Group
       Mouth of the Lion
       Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

    to apply: YAMHILL COUNTY JAIL PROGRAM PROGRAM APPLICATION

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