Retired Senior Volunteer Program

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WHAT IS THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM?

 The Fountain Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) was established in June 1990, starting with nine RSVP volunteers.  The program currently has approximately 40 members. RSVPs work in a variety of capacities and under the guidance of a Police Sergeant.  RSVPs are selected for service through a comprehensive and thorough interview process.  They attend in-depth training where they learn about the organization and inner workings of the Police Department.  Their training includes radio codes and procedures, how to issue a parking citation, how to take fingerprints, drive a Department vehicle and conduct residential vacation house checks.  Upon graduation they are sworn in by the Chief of Police and work with other RSVP members.

RSVP SUMMERFESTInitially, RSVPs conducted residential vacation house checks, code enforcement, fingerprinting, clerical tasks and participated in various special events such as DUI checkpoints and National Night Out. Over the years their duties have been modified and expanded. In 1995 RSVP members also began working with Code Enforcement, patrolling residential tracts for violations such as overgrown lawns, vehicles parked on lawns or improperly stored trash cans. These activities help maintain Fountain Valley as a safe and aesthetically pleasing community upholding the Fountain Valley motto, "A Nice Place to Live".

 

WHAT DOES AN RSVP LEARN?

·    Police Department Mission and Values Statement

·    Organization and Duties of various Units within the Police Department

·    Police Procedures including; Radio Procedure, Defensive Driving, Issuing Parking Citations

  •  Livescan and Ink Fingerprinting 

·    Community service to enhance life experience, character development and teamwork


WHAT DOES AN RSVP DO?

·    Wears the RSVP Uniform

·    Completes RSVP Training

·    Attends a monthly training meeting

·    Volunteers Approximately 20 hours per month (3 patrols a month and a 2 hour monthly meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month)

·    Conducts Vacation Home Checks

·    Removes Illegal Signage on Public Property

·    Issues Handicapped and Fire Lane Parking Citations

·    Conducts Live scan and Ink Fingerprinting Services

·    Assists Officers at DUI checkpoints, National Night Out and Summerfest

·    Assists Code Enforcement Identify Violations in Neighborhoods

·    Transports official paperwork to the courthouse

·    Leads station tours

  • Participates in Police Department community events


 

 


                       BECOME AN RSVP VOLUNTEER!
 

RSVP Applicant Requirements:

 

·    55 years and older

  •  Retired
  •  Live in the local area

·    Submit to a criminal background check

·    Demonstrate a desire to serve the public 

 

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If you are interested in joining the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, please click this link to submit an interest card to FVPD. The next recruitment period will be at the end of 2025, in order to accommodate a new class in 2026.  The submission deadline for interest cards is December 1, 2025.