Probation Volunteer Program

Do you have a special skill set or talent you would like to share in the area of arts and crafts, creative writing, physical education, life coaching skills, or maybe just a good listener? Do you want to make a difference for the youth of Sacramento County? If so, this may be a great opportunity for you to play an integral part in the lives of YDF residents and other Sacramento County Youth. Volunteers are a valuable resource and ​are utilized in various ways at the Youth Detention Facility and Neighborhood Alternative Center. Programs include, but are not limited to, mentoring, tutoring, recreational activities, and youth diversion/prevention programs​.

To volunteer with Probation

  • Complete the Volunteer Application
  • ​Schedule and complete Live Scan fingerprinting
  • ​Receive approval for a Volunteer position​
  • Attend on-site Orientation

Additional minimal qualifications:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must possess a valid form of government identification with a picture (i.e.: CA Driver's License, CA ID Card, United States Passport, etc.)
  • Must test and show proof of a negative Tuberculosis reading

For more information about volunteering at YDF, please call:

Supervising Probation Officer David Chan at (916) 876-9966 or email chand@saccounty.gov​​

For more information about volunteering at NAC, please call:

Supervising Probation Officer Andrea Moore​ at (916) 875-4797​ or email MooreAJ@saccounty.gov​