In 1989, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office became the first office in California to successfully introduce D.N.A. "genetic fingerprinting" evidence in a criminal case.


      CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE       

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is looking for qualified volunteers to make an important contribution to public safety and crime victims in Ventura County.

The District Attorney’s Volunteer Program offers citizens the opportunity to assist victims of domestic violence obtain civil restraining orders.  Selected candidates will receive 40 hours of training.  Volunteer training includes the following subject areas:

  • How to obtain and enforce a domestic violence restraining order
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Cycle of domestic violence
  • Effects of domestic violence on children
  • History of the District Attorney’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program
  • Rights of crime victims

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 18 years or older
  • Applicants must possess basic computer skills
  • Applicants must possess good writing skills
  • Applicants must pass a background check
  • Available during normal business hours
  • Bilingual skills helpful, but not required

How to Apply

Click on the links below
 
Volunteer Application
 
Volunteer Information Form  

Mail the Application, Volunteer Agreement, and Information Form:
Volunteer Opportunities
Office of the District Attorney
Crime Victims' Assistance Program
800 S. Victoria Avenue, Room 311
Ventura, CA 93009
Questions - (805) 654-3622