Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Engaging in public service can enhance your life and help us achieve our mission of excellent service to Kern residents. As a volunteer or student intern you can contribute your talents, meet new people, develop your knowledge and skills and make a positive impact! Make a difference today!

Listed below are Kern County departments that have ongoing volunteer/unpaid internship opportunities. We invite you to explore these opportunities by clicking on the link(s) where you have an area of interest.

• Aging & Adult Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Animal Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Volunteer Opportunities(PDF)
• Probation Volunteer Opportunities(PDF)
• Sheriff Volunteer Opportunities(PDF) – Learn More at the Sheriff Website

Once you have decided on the department that interests you, complete the volunteer form.

* If you are a County Department and wish to have a volunteer opportunity added to this page, please contact Human Resources.