Purpose

The CVP Program allows members of the community to volunteer their time to assist the Longmont Police Services and the City of Longmont by providing support to law enforcement services. No law enforcement authority or power. No weapons of any kind while volunteering. CVP does carry pepper spray.

Qualifications

Volunteers are selected from applicants who have the highest integrity standards. Applicants must be 21 years old and complete the application, oral board, and integrity interview, criminal history check, fingerprints, driving record, drug screening, and a voice stress polygraph. You are not required to be a Longmont resident in order to be a member of CVP. Volunteers must be able to provide a minimum of 10 hours per month with a one-year commitment. Mandatory monthly meeting: second Tuesday of each month 6:30pm-8:30pm.

CVP Operations

Work with police officers and citizens to address community issues. Assist other public safety divisions in appropriate assignments as approved. This currently includes relay and/or pick up of patrol requested items and patrol vehicles, fingerprinting for city staff and vendors, and support to special events and parades. CVP also provides call out support for long term road closures which could include directing traffic in a neighborhood.

Some CVP staff patrol the city in a radio-equipped vehicle or other approved forms of transportation; being the eyes and ears for the Public Safety Department and reporting incidents if needed. Volunteers patrolling always operate in teams of two for the safety of the volunteer.  Patrolling is an optional assignment within CVP.

Additional Operations / Optional

• Call-out team. To assist with special events.
• 24/7 on-call. To assist with Longmont Police Services and other agencies to protect and serve with integrity and professionalism. To assist in emergency activities and incidents which require additional staffing. 
• Bike Patrol. In order to provide necessary services to city parks, bike paths, green-ways, and other open spaces, the Longmont Police Services Citizens Volunteer Patrol may utilize bicycle patrols as an alternative of service delivery.  This is an optional assignment within CVP.
  
  

If you have questions regarding this volunteer program, please contact Public Safety Outreach by email or by phone at 303-651-8508.

Become a Police Explorer

The Longmont Police Department Explorer program is accepting applications from young adults 14-20 years old with an interest in pursuing a career in public service.  The Explorer program provides up-to-date training on police topics such as crime scene processing, critical incidents, accident investigation, high risk traffic stops, arrest procedures and many more.  Explorers volunteer at community events and participate in police competitions throughout the country.  These events provide the opportunity to meet and learn from other Explorers.

Meetings are held Thursday nights from 6pm– 9pm.

Please download the brochure for more information about the Explorer program.

For additional information regarding the Explorer program, please contact Detective Esteban Lopez by email or by phone at 303-651-8570.

The Front Range Chaplains consist of a volunteer group of ministers that provide emotional support to emergency personnel and their families. The program began in Longmont in 1981, but over the years has expanded to include services along the Front Range. The chaplains are available to assist with injury and death notification, critical incident response, stress management tips, counseling, and visitation to sick and injured employees and their families.

If you have questions regarding this volunteer program, please contact the Chaplain Coordinator at (303) 651-8533.

Safety and Justice

The majority of the work required in public safety is ensuring that the department is ready to respond when residents need us. Your skills and talents will be used to help us behind the scenes as these are vital functions that support Public Safety in its day-to-day operations.

Our volunteer staff is utilized in a wide variety of assignments. All volunteers are trained and supervised by a fire department staff member. Volunteers, who must be at least 18 years old, are assigned to specific areas and divisions within the department. All positions are unpaid volunteer assignments.

PLEASE NOTE: The Longmont Fire Services Division does not have volunteer firefighter positions. Longmont firefighters are employed by the City of Longmont. 

 

Current Position Openings:

Case Management Services: The volunteer(s) support the case management team and programming through various projects, administrative tasks and welcoming participants to our case management office. Case management services provides diversion programming for community members struggling with substance use and other behavioral health symptoms. Our team operates with in a harm reduction philosophy, which simply means, we work in partnership with participants to lessen the negative consequences of substance use.

Safety House Team. Multiple positions. Supports Longmont community education and outreach in partnership with the Department of Public Safety. This volunteer position directly engages the public in a fun and interactive manner with the goal of providing information and education about the principles of safety and preparedness. Outreach efforts include supporting prevention programs, school visits, station tours, and community events.

Fire Training Center Grounds Keeping. Multiple positions. Longmont Fire Department is looking for a few volunteers to join a new Fire Training Center Grounds Keeping Volunteer Team. The Fire Training Center is located on 13 acres near First Avenue and Martin Street in Longmont. Duties to include: Weed control, Light tree trimming/pruning, hydrant painting, maintaining rock around the hydrants, general grounds clean-up and maintenance, grass edging, general up keep of pavilion and training props, organization of equipment in containers and pole barn.   All equipment and training will be provided.  Time commitment is 10 hours a month on a flexible volunteer schedule.

Smoke Alarm Program
Longmont Fire Services is seeking volunteers to help with contacting residents to determine the proper number of smoke alarms, to check devices, and install replacements if necessary.  Teams will be accompanied by fire staff. All volunteers are required to attend a two-hour training session (date to be determined in the first two weeks of June). Contact with the community will be made on June 18 between 8am - 11am. High school students are also encouraged to participate in this community event.  Our aim is to provide smoke alarms to those who are disadvantaged or low income so that they too will be safe.  We know that many single-family, low-income homes have 1) nonexistent smoke alarms, 2) outdated ones, 3) dead batteries in existing alarms or 4) an inadequate number of alarms to service the number of bedrooms (per current codes).

Business Self-Inspection - The Longmont Fire Department is seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with the newly launched Business Self-Inspection Program. Volunteers are asked to contribute 2-4 hours a week, time negotiable. Training is provided. Candidates must be detail oriented, have great interpersonal skills, and possess a valid Colorado’s driver’s license and good driving record. Computer skills are not necessary. 

LEVI - Longmont Ending Violence Initiative (LEVI) acknowledges domestic violence is a serious and prevalent social problem affecting the quality of life in the city of Longmont, Colorado. The LEVI agencies believe a successful coordinated response requires:
ACCESS – Easy access to services for victims, friends, families, relatives and coworkers seeking information. 
EDUCATION – Widespread education regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and actions that can be taken. 
PUBLIC INFORMATION – A public relations plan that mobilizes the community. The PR intern/volunteer would be working in all areas to make sure these goals are obtained. May be involved in fundraising events/efforts. Hours: negotiable. Unpaid volunteer position.  Currently looking for members of our Project Pinwheel Team. This is a new collaborative project in Longmont working on child sexual abuse prevention. If you have a passion for kids, marketing or outreach, consider joining our steering committee.

Range Safety Volunteer (RSV)
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Longmont retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time:
The RSV assist with the supervision of shooting activities as prescribed by the Range Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs). RSV's must have knowledge of the Range Standard Operation Procedures as well as the Range Safety Rules. Range Safety Volunteers are required to assist the Range Safety Officers in the prevention of problems on the range through their diligence in performing the following duties: educating users on the range safety rules, provide direct range supervision, enforcement of range safety rules, enforcement of policies and procedures established by the City of Longmont Firearms Training Facility. RSV's will assist with set up and clean up of the range facility in its entirety at the end of each day and assist with evaluating equipment and materials ensuring that it is operating correctly.  Assist in emergency safety protocols to be used in the event of a life-threatening injury or incident at the facility. Must be able to provide a valid and current Range Safety Training Certification or be willing to attend a class provided by the range.  NOTE: There are times when the Longmont Police Department has reached full staffing for this volunteer position. However, please submit the volunteer application and you will be contacted when a vacancy occurs.

If you have questions regarding this application or any of these positions, please contact Public Safety Outreach by email or by phone at (303)651-8424.

 

 The Student Intern Program for Longmont Fire Department allows college students who are interested in Fire Science careers to experience the practical work environment. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in a college or university in the Front Range area, and have a valid driver's license. Student Intern Program (SIP) participants must pass a stringent selection process involving oral board interview, integrity interview, polygraph examination, drug screening, and a background check.

Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted.

Longmont Fire will be accepting applications for the following: 

Summer and Fall / Deadline April 1

Spring Semester / Deadline November 1

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be postmarked, or hand delivered to the department, no later than date stated above for program consideration. 

Fire Intern

This is an unpaid volunteer position for those outstanding college students interested in a future fire science career. Student Interns are uniformed. Additional information regarding this pilot program will be posted as it becomes available.

Duties of a Fire Intern

Duties of a Fire Intern may include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist crews with station clean up and maintenance
• Assist with fire prevention
• Assist with safety talks
• Station tours
• Special event assistance: Rhythm on the River, 4^th of July, parades, etc.
• Assistance on medical calls with equipment set-up and preparation
• Assist AC – Major incidents; scribe, communication, and driving
• Assist with fire ground needs – rehab, air trailer, hitting the hydrant (when trained to do so); help to stage tools, equipment; help with traffic control
• Assist with traffic accidents – absorbent, cone placement
• Staging equipment
• Assist with training – set up, facilitation
• Duties as assigned

Students may either take the internship for college credit and/or contribute 10 hours per month. Students may start as freshmen and can stay until one semester beyond college graduation. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

To Apply

Brochure about the program.

If you have questions regarding this program, please email or call 303-774-4440.

Police Intern

The Student Intern Officer (SIO) program allows college students who are interested in criminal justice careers to experience the practical work environment. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in a college or university in the Front Range area, and have a valid driver's license. Student Intern Officers must pass a stringent selection process involving math/verbal testing, oral board interview, integrity interview, polygraph examination, drug screening, and a background check.

Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted. 

Longmont Police will be accepting applications for the following: 

Summer and Fall / Deadline April 1

Spring Semester / Deadline November 1

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be postmarked, or hand delivered to the department, no later than date stated above for program consideration. Letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to oral boards but do not need to accompany the application.

Student Intern Officers are primarily assigned to the Patrol Division, but are also given opportunities to serve in other divisions. Intern Officers are encouraged to stay with the Department once their internship hours have been completed. As intern officers, students may attend any standard in-service training and are able to witness or participate in many aspects of law enforcement.

Volunteer student interns will work directly with the public in a variety of ways including responding to calls for police service regarding found property, abandoned vehicles, nuisance complaints and directing traffic at accident scenes. 

This is an unpaid volunteer position for those outstanding college students interested in a future law enforcement career. Student Intern Officers are uniformed. A Student Intern Officer brochure is available outlining duties and assignments of students. 

Students may either take the internship for college credit and/or contribute 10 hours per month. Students may start as freshmen and can stay until one semester beyond college graduation. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

If you have questions regarding this application (pdf) or the Student Intern volunteer program (pdf), please email or call the Public Safety Outreach at 303-774-4440.

Victim Advocates

VOLUNTEER VICTIM ADVOCATES MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST LIVE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE LONGMONT CITY LIMITS. ADVOCATES WILL BE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITHIN THE LONGMONT CITY LIMITS ONLY.

Objectives of Program: This program is designed to help victims of crime and trauma, elderly and handicapped victims, and survivors of homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, including traffic fatalities and sudden infant death syndrome, regain their physical, emotional, social and economic well-being by means of immediate intervention and advocacy.

Job Responsibility: Advocates will be on call for a designated period of time each month. When an advocate is called out on a case, he/she will respond to the scene of the incident, the hospital, law enforcement agency, or any other designated area. The advocate will remain with the victim/survivor during the immediate crisis. This may include accompanying the victim/survivor to the hospital, staying with the person throughout the investigative process, and referring him/her to appropriate agencies for follow-up counseling, if appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: Advocates must be able to work on call. They must have an open, non-judgmental attitude towards victims/survivors. The ability to communicate well, think well, and respond quickly are essential qualifications. Genuine concern and empathy for victims of crime and survivors of sudden or violent deaths, regardless of the circumstances, are necessary qualities.

Time Commitment: The advocate must be willing to make a one-year commitment to the program, to attend monthly meetings and be on-call one week per month, during an assigned shift.

Training Provided: A 40-45 hour training course includes crisis counseling, victimology, legal procedures, law enforcement, resource information, as well as a ride along with a law enforcement officer.

Special Requirements: The advocate must have his/her own transportation, a phone available where he/she can be reached during the day and/or night, and be willing to submit to an employment/character background investigation.

Hours: Negotiable. Unpaid volunteer position.

If you have questions regarding the volunteer program, please contact the Victim Advocate Coordinator at 303-651-8855.

Applications:

2024 Application for Volunteer position.

Please email or mail your application to Public Safety Outreach Manager, 225 Kimbark, Longmont, Colorado 80534

Please visit the sections above that you are interested in for the following volunteer opportunities or contact us for help:

• Citizens Volunteer Patrol
• Chaplain 
• Explorer
• Range Safety Volunteers
• Safety and Justice Volunteer 
• Student Intern Program (Fire)
• Student Intern Officer (Police)
• Victim Advocate