The Lane County Sheriff's Office employs over 375 personnel with a volunteer cadre of 375 dedicated individuals. Volunteers are a vital part of the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

There is a volunteer position right for you!

Corrections - The Adult Corrections volunteer programs contribute services and staff assistance that otherwise would not be provided.  To maintain our high level of integrity, all volunteers are given a general background check prior to being accepted into the volunteer program.  Some of the volunteer positions available are: Educational & Vocational Tutor, AA/NA leadership, Recreational Activity, Arts, Records Filing, Resource Coordinator, General Office Assistant, Inmate Welfare, Security, Administration, Community Service Placement, Library, Ministry and others as the need arises.  Contact Deputy Joe Pishioneri by e-mail or by phone at 541-682-2222.

Intern - The Lane County Sheriff's Office proudly partners with the local university, college and schools as well as homeschool programs to incorporate the training of student/interns. These positions offer practical, on-the-job training for students as well as course credit. Please check with your school program for the credit you can earn while working in many of our volunteer positions.

Law Enforcement Cadets Post 334 - For young people interested in law enforcement careers. The Cadet Post offers training and job experience opportunities in a variety of law enforcement functions. For more information,  e-mail Sergeant Fred Swank.

LCSARO -  The Lane County Amateur Radio Operators are comprised of FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who voluntarily provide alternative communications before, during and after major emergencies or disaster. Contact: 541-682-8544.

LCSO Search and Rescue (SAR) - Our Search and Rescue (SAR) missions involve lost and/or injured climbers, cross-country skiers, hikers, hunters or downed aircraft victims.  Additionally, searches occur for evidence supporting police criminal investigations.  Contact John Miller by e-mail or by phone at 541-682-8544.

Neighborhood Watch - Neighbors watching out for neighbors! That is the primary function and goal of Neighborhood Watch. Please visit this site to learn more about how to start a Neighborhood Watch. Contact Police Services Division by e-mail or by phone at 541-682-4178.

Reserves - Reserve deputies provide volunteer law enforcement services of a temporary nature under the supervision and control of regular employees of the Sheriff's Office.  Reserve deputies are sworn and possess full deputy authority.  Their purpose is to provide the Office with sworn volunteers, trained to support its members in their respective duties. Reserve deputies normally work along with a regular deputy and may be assigned other duties for which they are deemed qualified and for which a need exists. Contact Sergeant Chris Doyle by email, or phone at 541-682-4150.

Ways to Qualify: For "experienced" applicants only, must have graduated from a certified academy from any state and with two years of active duty (fulltime or Reserve) within the previous five years.

Volunteer Applications - Applications are required for all volunteers. These are used to screen volunteers and match positions with qualified applicants. Please download or print the application form and mail it to the indicated address.

Please print and mail completed application to:

Lane County Sheriff's Office
ATTENTION:  VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene OR  97401