
Volunteer Opportunities
Agricultural Commissioner
The Agricultural Commissioner is partnering on a project on Santa Cruz Island. We need volunteers to help us with habitat restoration. Volunteers get the opportunity to visit a gorgeous nature reserve reminiscent of California's past, while working to protect rare plant and animal species on the largest of the California Channel Islands.
Animal
Services (Public Health)
Our Animal Services volunteers are invaluable! They help to keep
our animals safe, clean, and adoptable.
District Attorney
- Assist in resolving citizens disputes with private businesses
as a volunteer mediator
- Obtain a first hand look at the inner workings of the District
Attorney’s office, as well as attending many different court proceedings
as a volunteer Attorney Intern
- Assist a team of dedicated professionals in establishing and
enforcing support for Santa Barbara’s children
Grand Jury
Grand Jurors provide civil government oversight and investigate
citizen complaints.
Parks
Help the Parks Department generate funds preserve, protect and enhance
county parks and open spaces...or participate in coastal resource
cleanup programs.
Probation
Department
Community volunteers are a valuable asset to Juvenile Hall,
the Camps and in assisting Probation Officers in their daily duties.
Opportunities are available working with adults or juveniles. Please
call Lori Crestfield at 882-3669 or email winchel@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
for more information.
Project Clean
Water (Public Works)
From storm drain stenciling to riparian and wetland maintenance,
there are many ways to participate in Project Clean Water.
Public
Defender
The Public Defender Office is part of an important humanitarian,
non-profit effort to assure justice for the least fortunate and
most vulnerable members of our society. There are many opportunities
for community members to contribute to this cause.
Sheriff
The Sheriff Department has many exciting volunteer opportunities
including Search and Rescue,
Volunteers in Policing, Sheriff’s Council, Aero Squadron, and more.
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