(Updated October 2024)
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Volunteer Program (NRVP). NRVP began operations in San Diego County in 2002 and was expanded to Orange County in 2003 and has already had a positive impact on the communities they serve. We are looking for people who enjoy the outdoors and working with people.
Get Started
The selection process for the NRVP applicant will be based on successful completion of an application, interview, and background check. Selected candidates will be required to attend and complete a Volunteer Academy.
A 6-month probation period including in-service training with experienced Volunteers will follow.
The application packet contains the following forms:
- Confidential Personal History Statement
- Authorization to Release Information Statement
- Incompatible Activities Statement
- NRVP Questionnaire
NRVP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PACKET (PDF)
Chapter Contacts
Contact or send your application packet to the appropriate location:
- Northern Enforcement District - Eureka Chapter
Lt. Matt Wells (707) 445-6493
Matthew.Wells@wildlife.ca.gov
619 Second Street,
Eureka, CA 95501
- Northern Enforcement District - Redding Chapter
Lt. Cody Gamble (530) 225-2300
Cody.Gamble@wildlife.ca.gov
601 Locust Street,
Redding, CA 96001
- Northern Enforcement District - Rancho Cordova Chapter
Lt. Mitchell Goode (916) 358-2900
Mitchell.Goode@wildlife.ca.gov
1701 Nimbus Road,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Central Enforcement District - Fresno, Tulare, and Bakersfield Chapters
Lt. Travis Kappen (559) 243-4005
Travis.Kappen@wildlife.ca.gov
1234 E. Shaw Avenue,
Fresno, CA 93710
- Central Enforcement District - Napa, Belmont, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Chapters
Lt. Brian Meyer (559) 243-4005
Brian.Meyer@wildlife.ca.gov
1234 E. Shaw Avenue,
Fresno, CA 93710
- Southern Enforcement District - Seal Beach and San Diego Chapters
Lt. Michael Vicknair (909) 484-0167
Michael.Vicknair@wildlife.ca.gov
4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C,
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- Southern Enforcement District - Ontario Chapter
Lt. Robert Wardlow (562) 322-2235
Robert.Wardlow@wildlife.ca.gov
3030 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 350,
Seal Beach, CA 90740