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Volunteer for the Denver Police Department
The Volunteers in Policing program is currently seeking volunteers to join the Denver Police Department. Our program offers numerous opportunities for you to dedicate your time and talents in rewarding positions. If you are interested in law enforcement and serving your community, apply now.
How to Apply
If you are interested in volunteering for the Denver Police Department, learn more about the application process and minimum qualifications below.
Do I need to be a Denver resident to volunteer?
No, we do not require any volunteer to live in Denver.
What are the minimum qualifications?
In order to qualify, you must not meet any of the disqualification criteria.
Do I need special skills to volunteer?
Most positions do not require special skills; however, some positions do have requirements (i.e. computer, clerical, filing, or interactive skills, etc.).
Is there an age requirement?
No. We have volunteers in their eighties. However, most assignments are best suited for volunteers under twenty-one years of age.
Can I volunteer if I am employed full-time or have a limited amount of time to give?
Yes, we have volunteers working around the clock! Others work from home. If you have a desire to help, want to give back to your community, or are just interested in police work, we will work hard to find a place to use your time and talents.
Our volunteer application process consists of the following steps:
- Meet minimum qualifications
(view disqualification criteria)
- Submit application
Download application, complete, sign and return by mail, email, or in person.
(3-4 weeks processing time upon receipt of application)
- Background check and criminal history (will include contacting personal references)
- Suitability interview
- Fingerprint and photograph (this is required even if you have been fingerprinted in the past)
- Completion of Volunteer Orientation class
I am interested in the Denver Police Reserve program. Is it operated through the Volunteers in Policing program?
No. The Police Reserve is operated out of the Division Chief of Patrol's Office. They may be contacted by calling (720) 913-6022. Is the Citizen's Academy part of the Volunteers in Policing Program?
No, but the VIP program and Citizen's Academy are operated out of the same office. If you are interested in attending a Citizen's Academy, or just learning more about the program, visit our Citizens' Academy page. I am interested in learning more about starting a volunteer in policing program in my department or city. Where can I learn more?
The VIPs program is part of the Citizen's Corps. For more information, visit the Volunteers in Policing Service national website.
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Current Volunteer Opportunities
The Denver Police Department is currently accepting applications for the below volunteer positions.
Don't miss the opportunity to join our exciting team!
You may commit to any number of hours or days within scheduling blocks identified for each position.
For more information, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call (720) 913-6878.
If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers provide emergency communications services as well as other technical and tactical services. |
Must have a valid HAM Operators license. Good customer service skills, and willingness to follow close direction of Denver Police officers during events.
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Patrol Division |
Varies. |
Varies. If event is more than 8 hours, must be available for at least 3 hours. |
Varies. |
If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877. | Description | Skills Needed | Dept | Location | Hours | Days | | Volunteers work at various Cop Shops with the public taking non-emergency reports, do bike registrations, fit bike helmets, and answer the public's questions regarding the Denver Police Department. | Communication/listening skills, customer service skills, bilingual not required but helpful. There maybe several different languages that can help with this assignment.
| Police Districts One, Three, Four, and Five.
| Several locations in business areas. | 8:00am to 7:00pm | Sunday through Saturday
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If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call (720) 913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers assist the with the training of Emergency First Responders through role playing a victim, witness, suspect, or reporting party in various crime scenarios. |
Creativity and ability to portray the various types of characters for the Scenarios. Ability to perform under loud voices, music, and abrasive language. MUST COMPLETE SCENARIO ORIENTATION . |
Training Academy
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Varies
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Varies. Volunteers can commit to the full day or a portion of the day - at least 3 hours. |
Varies
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If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers assist with follow up calls on missing and/or runaway children and at risk adults; liaison for the Denver Police Department and the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children. |
Exceptional communication and listening skills, ability to ask questions and track information as it is received through a conversation via handwritten or Microsoft Word document (typing), organizational and data entry skills. Bilingual - Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Laotian - helpful. |
Missing Persons Unit |
Headquarters |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Monday thru Friday |
If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers will assist the Administrative Assistant with data entry of training information, research and filing of training records, answering of telephones, greeting visitors, and other special projects as directed by the Director of Training. |
Good data entry skills, customer service skills, and alpha/numeric filing skills. Flexibility with handling many tasks as requested.
COMMITMENT OF 16 to 24 WEEKS.
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Training Academy |
Training Academy |
10:00am to 4:00pm |
Monday through Friday |
If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers will provide routine maintenance on designated transmitters, and update transmitter information in Missing Persons database. |
Knowledge of Denver Metro area, data entry, customer service skills, and excellent listening/communication skills.
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Missing Persons Unit
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Headquarters |
8:00am to 7:00pm |
Sunday through Saturday
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If you are interested in volunteering for this position, contact DPDVIP@ci.denver.co.us or call 720-913-6878 or 6877.
| Description |
Skills Needed |
Dept |
Location |
Hours |
Days |
| Volunteers assist the Detectives with data entry and other duties to register all sex offenders in the Denver metro area. |
Data entry skills, alpha filing skills. During this volunteer activity there will be explict details about the assaults, rapes, and victimization reported by the predator. The volunteer must be able to tolerate being present during this type of discussion and details. |
Sex Offender Registry |
Headquarters |
8:00am to 5:00pm |
Monday thru Friday |
The Victim Assistance Unit is currently recruiting volunteers to join our after-hours team. For more information, contact:
Frankie Rachell-Bruce, VAU Deputy Director
(720) 913-6611
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