(Updated April 1, 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.
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)(opens in new tab)
For questions regarding interest in the Natural Resource Volunteer Program, please call, email, or mail an application to the applicable office:
- Northern Enforcement District - Eureka Chapter
Lt. Matt Wells (707) 445-6493
Matthew.Wells@wildlife.ca.gov
619 Second St.
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. Nick Molsberry (909) 563-0120
Nicholas.Molsberry@wildlife.ca.gov
3030 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 350
Seal Beach, CA 90740