• Animal Care
  Age: 16 and over
  This position does not require a uniform. Volunteers assist with pet adoptions, special events, spay/neuter awareness, and animal care.
  Requirements: Depends on the position.
  
  
• Senior Cadet
  Ages 18 - 23
  Senior Cadets wear special Police Department uniforms. They assist with special events and Police patrol.
  Requirements: 6 college units or be enrolled in college.
  
  
• Police Reserve Officer
  Age: 21 and over
  Reserve Officers serve with full Peace Officer status through the Stockton Police Department.
  Requirements: High School diploma or GED and Police Academy or Reserve Officer Modules A-B-C-D.
  
  
• Volunteers In Police Service (V.I.P.S.)
  Age: 40 and over
  VIPS wear special Police Department uniforms. They assist with Police Patrol, special events, clerical and/or reception duties, and Satellite City Hall.
  Requirements: Must pass a 5-day VIPS Academy.

VIPS in the Record

Ellen Thompson
Record Staff Writer
Published Monday, Jul 31, 2006

• Junior Cadet
  Ages 14-18
  Junior Cadets wear special Police Department uniforms and assist with special events.
  Requirements: Maintain passing grades in school.

• Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
  Age: 21and over
  Chaplains of all faiths provide physical, mental, and spiritual support to Stockton Police Officers and victims of crimes/tragedies.
  Requirements: Credentialed Minister by a recognized ecclesiastic body, either ordained or licensed.
  
  
• V.O.I.C.E.   (Volunteers Out Identifying Code Enforcement)

Requirements: Must be a resident of Stockton, be a member of a recognized association that endorses the City's programs (such as Neighborhood Watch) and abide by the rules of the V.O.I.C.E. Program.

• Boxing Assistant -
  Police Athletic League
  Age: 21and over
  Assist with youth boxing training and clinics.
  Requirements: Certified by USA Amateur Boxing Association
  
  
• Junior Giants Baseball
  Coach and Assistant
  Age: 18 and over
  Coach a youth baseball team July - August, and/or assist Stockton Police Jr. Giants Commissioner with coordinating, fund-raising, and promoting the games.
  Requirements: Knowledge of baseball
  
  
• Internships
  Volunteer positions may be designed for an individual volunteer if there is a need for their skills within the department.