What Is Law Enforcement Exploring?

Law Enforcement Exploring is a special interest program chartered by the Boy Scouts of America under the "Learning for Life" division. The Explorer Program is designed to give the cadet a working knowledge of the police function within the community, as well as being of service to the Police Department. The bottom line is that Law Enforcement Exploring is an action-oriented, hands-on career discovery program. Former Explorers have gone on to successful careers in law enforcement, college, and the military.

The Elk Grove Police Explorer Post is not a program for at risk youth. An applicant cannot have any arrests and/or convictions for felonies or serious misdemeanors (i.e., domestic violence). An Explorer must be able to work independently and with other Explorers, Explorer supervisors, and police officers. Explorers are held to the same standards as police officers, and they must be able to conduct themselves in a similar manner. An applicant must be reasonably physically fit and be able to stand for long periods and work in various weather conditions.

Explorer Duties

Explorers are expected to volunteer at least 16 hours per month, including four Explorer meetings. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on the first four Wednesdays of each month.

Other Explorer activities include office work; traffic control at city events such as parades, DUI Checkpoints, and other city events; ride along with patrol officers and dispatchers; participate in academies and competitions; and volunteer at civic events.

The Elk Grove Police Explorer Program is strictly voluntary, and, as such, is not subject to financial compensation.

How Do I Apply?

Applications can be picked up at the Police Service Center or download an Explorer applicationPDF(*). Completed applications can be delivered to the Elk Grove Police Department public counter during business hours, emailed to shostetler@elkgrove.gov, or mailed to: The Elk Grove Police Department Explorers, Attn. Officer Hostetler, 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove CA 95758.

Qualified applicants will be subject to an interview and background investigation before being accepted into the Explorer program. If you have any question regarding the program or the application process, please contact Lead Advisor Officer Hostetler at shostetler@elkgrove.gov 

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Pleasant Grove Track & Field Senior Night is April 29th at PG! We are looking for volunteers and donations to help make this a special and memorable evening for our seniors and their families. Please take a moment to review the sign-up opportunities and see how you can help support this event.

This is a great opportunity to support the PG Track team and a fun way to see the athletes up close instead of behind the fences.

Let's make this year amazing for our seniors! Thank you in advance for your help and support.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080D45AAA72DA7F58-63488738-track?useFullSite=false

• Please do not forget your community service hours form.  

• Hot dog, chips and drink will be provided.  For additional food options please bring cash (credit and cash apps will not accepted). 

• An email reminder will be sent out the week of the event.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAEAC2DA2FFC16-55580646-arnold#/ 

Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento’s celebratory, season-ending 5K will be taking place on Saturday, May 9 at William Land Park in Sacramento and we need volunteers to help make this the most joyful 5K in our region.

We have volunteer opportunities for all ages and interests, including –

• Water station

  • Helping to prepare and hand out water for 5K participants and their running buddies

• Cheer squad

  • Small teams stationed throughout the 5K course that cheer and encourage the girls as they go by

• Sign making station

  • Help families create fun and encouraging signs for their girl

• So many more!

Stephanie Tseu will be on at the event and will be able to sign off on volunteer activity forms, too.

• 916-512-0472

• stephanie@gotrsac.org 

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community, support a local non-profit, and help girls achieve their goal – completing a 5K!

Learn more about our opportunities and register here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/5K26VOL

This year's Dillard Fair is scheduled for Saturday May 16th at the Wilton Community Center. We are looking for volunteers to assist with event set up, unloading vendors, general event help and event clean up.  

Sign-up HERE.

Date: Saturday May 16, 2026

Time: 11am - 3pm  

Location:  9717 Colony Rd. Wilton, CA. 95693 (Wilton Community Center/Dillard School Elementary)

Contact Info: 

Codi Craig - Ph: 630.441.2082 or Email: sales@eternaliron.com 

https://www.wiltoncommunitycenter.com/ 

We are still looking for 300 volunteers!!!!

Students can expect at least 5 hours of community service as well as receive a free t-shirt, free breakfast at the kick off at city hall and provided lunch after their service project is complete me about noon. 

Students ages 14 and under do need a parent to volunteer with them, but age 15 and up can sign up and volunteer individually. We do recommend that parent drivers stay through the kick off so they can drop off their student at their project volunteer site (they pick up from the site as well). Their project can sign their community service form.

cityofranchocordova.org/springserviceday 

Date: Saturday May 16, 2026

Time: 7 AM Morning Kickoff  

Location:  Rancho Cordova City Hall

Contact: rebekahthomas00@gmail.com 

The 2026 California State Fair will run from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, August 2.  I’m reaching out again with Job Opportunities for your students, 4H/FFA, community members, college kids coming home for the summer, and active seniors.  We have quite a few positions to fill this year.  Times are tough for all of us right now, and this is a chance to make a little extra income.

Applicants must be 18 years of age OR 17 years and graduating from high school this semester.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#depid=221 

Please reach out to Cindy Kawano with any questions!

• 916.837.7516

• c.kawano@comcast.net 

Get Involved as a Volunteer

Cosumnes Community Services District offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers with various skills and abilities. Volunteers can assist at special events, help at the Elk Grove Bike Park, become a Partner for Parks, or participate in landscape improvement projects.

https://www.cosumnescsd.gov/349/Volunteer-Opportunities

"Working together, we can make a difference. Below are listings to some of the opportunities to serve your community. Please consider contributing some of your time and talent to support a better quality of life in Elk Grove."

https://www.elkgrovecity.org/local-resources/volunteer