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Chaplain Volunteers

Our Chaplain Volunteers are the heart and soul of who we are as a chaplaincy. Their willing hearts, generous spirits, and their desire to serve law enforcement and the Placer community are unparalleled.

They venture out at the most inconvenient times regardless of the weather to assist, serve, and comfort in a family’s worst moments. They know they are called because it is not a volunteer service for everyone. If this sounds like a challenge you would like to consider, please click here to learn more about how to pursue serving as a chaplain.

“As someone who has no background or experience in law enforcement or chaplaincy, I enrolled in the academy not knowing what to expect. The information and hands-on training from the academy provided me with the skills to come alongside those in crisis and to help families with next steps and providing resources they may need. It is a true privilege to serve the community in this way. Being able too love on families frees up law enforcement to focus on other things, knowing the family is being well cared for.
Being a PCLEC chaplain is one of the biggest blessings in my life.”

JS – Class of 2022

Partner with us

We all know there are a “thousand” reasons why volunteering as a chaplain is not an option. HOWEVER, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a valuable part of the PCLEC Team. The options range from cheering on our law enforcement athletes to becoming a subscription donor. As a faith-based non-profit (501(c)3) we are dependent on our supporters and financial partners to continue operations. Here is a list of the many ways you can support us.

• Become a subscription donor.
• Direct periodic (monthly/quarterly/etc.) donation via check or money order)
• Payroll deduction
• PayPal donation via our website
• Sponsor or donate an item to one of our fundraisers.
• Donate a vehicle.
• Attend our fundraisers.
• Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed of our various events.
• “Like us” on FaceBook or Instagram and share when we reach out for Big Day of Giving, etc.
• Visit our booth at any of our community events. (and bring a friend)
• Come out and cheer on our first responder athletes at our Mike Davis Memorial Tournaments (Football and softball).
• Patronize our sponsors

Thank You For Your Interest!

If you have any questions we would be happy to answer them or to speak with you about your best fit in being involved with us. Feel free to utilize the contact form at the right to reach out to us regarding your questions.

Becoming a chaplain volunteer is a very attainable possibility but does require some commitment of time. To become a fully vetted chaplain there are a number of interviews, a 64 hour academy, some hands-on scenarios, a background check, and field training hours which must be completed. Although potentially daunting, our intrepid volunteers who complete the process develop a new, tight knit community of friends and a vision of new and exciting service opportunities. To qualify, a cadet candidate must:

Have a heart for service to law enforcement and the community
Be a regular part of a local faith community
Receive and submit an endorsement from the leadership of that community
Have an ability to be flexible and adapt to fast-paced situations
Be able to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per month of service availability
Be 21+ with a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Be able to pass a background check conducted by the Sheriff’s Office.

“I know God had a new plan for me after retiring from 47 years of nursing. I heard that the Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy had a new academy beginning. I attended the introduction class and felt the peace of Jesus, this was my next step. My passion is serving Jesus, being His hands and feet, I found the precise outlet. I became a Placer County Law Enforcement Community Chaplain. This is a true calling from God. I am continuing my growth, which entails me becoming a Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplain. he PCLEC is such an important part of our communities, and I am blessed to have joined this wonderful organization.”

GD – Class of 2021

Apply To Be A Volunteer

Please use the form linked below. You’ll typically receive a response within 48 hours.

Internal Documents

The Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy (PCLEC) has made available the following internal resource information so that interested parties can better understand the inner workings of the organization that has allowed the chaplaincy to provide a professional level of support services to law enforcement and the public since 1986.

The cornerstones of this organization include a clearly defined chain-of-authority, informative guidelines and processes, as well as a two-tiered learning based performance program.

COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN ACADEMY OUTLINE (DOWNLOAD)