Victim Services Advocate Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in the San Diego City Attorney's Office Volunteer Program. The Volunteer application window from August 1, 2025, through August 29, 2025, is now closed. Please check back for future opportunities.
Are you a compassionate person who is interested in helping crime victims in your community? Do you want to learn more about how the criminal justice system works? Whether your passion is directly working with victims or behind-the-scenes support, the City Attorney's Office is looking for volunteers to assist with victim support in the Criminal and Community Justice Divisions.
Description: Mentoring/coaching services, advocate support and providing access to a variety of resource information and referral services for victims, volunteers are able to meet our mission for victim services by:
- Providing information to victims about court process
- Providing advocacy, referrals, and resource materials to victims
- Liaise with attorneys and victims
- Providing case follow-up and check-in with victims
- Providing encouragement and inspirational support through the process
Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years old
Successfully pass background check
Reference checks
Annual training video
Opportunity training
Site orientation
Reliable, trustworthy and ability to maintain confidential information
Life experience or a combination of skills and experience/training in victim services preferred
Availability: During business hours
Commitment: Minimum 2 days or 16 hours (minimum 4-hour shift), Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00.
Duration: 6 months
Location: Volunteer support will be done at the City Attorney's Office and court. Complimentary parking for this work location is not available. You must pay for your own parking if you choose to drive yourself to this location. However, transportation alternatives are available, which includes the bus, trolley, or Coaster train, which are all within walking distance to the downtown locations.
Required: Resume and cover letter. Include in your cover letter the days and time that you are available.
** This is not an internship position**
