How to Volunteer
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department and the Probation Department invite us to do ministry, and as invited guests, we must work harmoniously with the staff, following all rules and regulations. CIC works with about 300 volunteers from a variety of faith communities, denominations, languages, cultures, races and styles of worship. Our agreement the Sheriff’ and the Probation Department is that our volunteers will be completely trained and competent to provide chaplaincy ministry in the facilities.
Our “Going In / Staying In” trainings are open to all interested persons and attendance is required before a security clearance will be issued. The trainings are a yearly requirement for all chaplaincy volunteers. These trainings include updates on changes in security rules and regulations.
A monthly specialized training class is available to our volunteers. Please talk to the facility chaplain. We recommend more training to better understand inmate issues and working within the jails.