Sheriff’s Team of Active Retired Seniors (STARS)
The Sheriff’s Team of Active Retired Seniors (STARS) was established in 2000 to give adults age 50 and older the opportunity to volunteer with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office in a variety of non-hazardous law enforcement support roles.
STARS is a nonprofit organization overseen by the Sheriff’s Office and operated by its dedicated volunteer members.
What STARS Volunteers Do
STARS volunteers bring valuable skills, life experience, and community spirit to the Sheriff’s Office by assisting with routine duties. Their service allows sworn and professional staff to focus on higher-priority responsibilities while volunteers take part in meaningful, enjoyable work that enhances public safety.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Citizen patrol
- Vacation house checks
- Decoy placement
- Light traffic control
- Fleet and patrol vehicle maintenance
- Emergency support
- Farm theft prevention assistance
- Community events and education
- Neighborhood Watch support
- Community forums
- Various office and administrative tasks