Salary: $0.00 Hourly Location : Orange County Superior Court, CA Job Type: Volunteer/Intern Job Number: IN-V-0825-Ambassador Department: All Locations Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Position Information The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is now accepting volunteer applications for: SUPERIOR COURT AMBASSADOR Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST. ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT The Orange County Superior Court is the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system. To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at Opportunity Details ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Superior Court Ambassador Program offers a unique opportunity to help visitors develop a deeper appreciation for the responsibilities and operations of the Court, including its rich history, notable architecture, and artistic features. Superior Court Ambassadors lead guided tours for VIP's, international guests, and community groups in order to provide an informative and welcoming experience. Superior Court Ambassadors greet and escort groups of various sizes throughout the courthouse, they deliver accurate and engaging information about the court's functions, historical significance, and the art and design elements that make our buildings distinct. Benefits of Volunteering as a Superior Court Ambassador:
- Meet new people and make new friends.
- Share appreciation for the judicial branch of government.
- Gain or improve public speaking and customer service skills.
- Contribute to the visitor experience of hundreds of students.
- Learn about the nation's judicial branch
Minimum Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be eighteen (18) years of age and are expected to do a minimum of two (2) unpaid, three (3) hour shifts per year during regular business hours. The Superior Court is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. Volunteers must pass a security clearance/background check and attend training. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Interest in serving the public. Ability to learn accurate, detailed information and present it effectively to diverse audiences. Courtesy, respect, and patience with visitors. Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk upstairs. Comfortable speaking to groups of any size and of all ages and backgrounds. Good oral communication skills; clear and strong speaking voice. Professional manner and neat appearance. Knowledge of ASL or foreign languages is helpful, but not mandatory. Ability to maintain an attitude of flexibility, professionalism, and respect in all relationships with visitors, staff, and peers. REQUIRED TRAINING: Volunteers accepted into the program must undergo one (1) hour of mandatory training, which will be provided as needed by the Community Engagement Office. Sessions will give instruction on judicial functions of the Superior Court and the art, architecture, and history of court buildings. Additionally, new volunteers will receive training on the skills and responsibilities of Superior Court Ambassadors, including presentation techniques, tips for working with visitors, and program policies. During the first three (3) months, the new Superior Court Ambassador will work closely with experienced volunteers and will continue to receive on-the-job training as needed. Additional Information APPLICATION PROCESSAll applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our Helpful Application Tips guide by clicking Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.SELECTION PROCESS
- STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
- STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
- STEP 3: Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or volunteer program acceptance.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSOrange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.ELIGIBLE LISTThis recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens. STATUS NOTIFICATIONSYou will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at eVERIFYThe Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the eVerify program. QUESTIONS?For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Linh Dang at For general employment information, please click Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer Follow us on social media!LinkedIn | Facebook | X No Benefits 01 Are you 18 years of age or older?
02 Do you understand that this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity with the Orange County Superior Court?
03 Please select your preferred justice center location (check all that apply).
- Santa Ana
- Orange
- Fullerton
- Westminster
- Newport Beach
04 Briefly tell us why you are interested in this volunteer opportunity. 05 Describe any experience you have with volunteer work. If you do not have experience in this area, please enter N/A in the box below. 06 Briefly tell us how you heard about this ambassador program and/or volunteer opportunity. 07 Guidelines and Provision: If accepted as a volunteer, I understand that I will not be reimbursed for any unauthorized mileage or out-of-pocket expenses. As a volunteer, I am not an employee of the Court; I understand that I am not covered by the Court's Memorandum of Understanding. I understand that State law requires that I must possess valid automobile/liability insurance and agree to have such coverage if I am involved in using my own vehicle for Court business. It is also my understanding that a criminal record check is conducted on all volunteers, and the results of such check is used for the sole purpose of evaluating the suitability to access Court files, confidential information.
08 I understand that the Court and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be held liable for any death, injury, or property damage claims arising from volunteer work. I also understand that if any claim arises out of the foregoing, the volunteer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Orange County Superior Court and its judges, commissioners, employees, and agents from the same.
09 I understand that in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety or favoritism, volunteers are prohibited from engaging in outside activities that would conflict with their duties as volunteers, pose a conflict of interest, or are incompatible with their role in the court.
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