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County Wide Volunteer Opportunities
County Treasury Oversight Committee
Contra Costa County is seeking applicants with sound knowledge and experience in the field of public and private finance, to serve on the Treasury Oversight Committee for the seat representing the Alternate County Board of Supervisors, Public Representative Seat 1, and Public Representative Seat 2.
Candidates must be County residents, may not be employed by an entity that has contributed to the reelection campaign of the County Treasurer or a member of the Board of Supervisors in the previous three years, may not directly or indirectly raise money for the County Treasurer or a member of the Board of Supervisors while a member of the Committee and may not work for bond underwriters, bond counsel, security brokerages or dealers, or financial services firms with whom the County Treasurer does business, either during his or her tenure on the Committee or for one year after leaving the Committee. (Government Code §27132.3)
The Committee meets twice a year, for about an hour, starting at 3:00 PM in Martinez. The Committee’s duties include reviewing and monitoring the County Treasurer’s Annual Investment Policy, and ensuring an annual audit is conducted to determine the County Treasurer is in compliance with Government Code §§27130-27137.
Application deadline is Thursday, March 5th at 5 PM. Interviews will be held at the Internal Operations Committee meeting at 10:30 AM on March 23, 2026.
Civil Grand Jury
Contra Costa County Superior Court is now accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury service for FY 26-27. The Civil Grand Jury is made up of 19 members who serve for one year, July through June, to monitor, review and report on city and county governments, special districts, and school districts.
Every effort is made to ensure that the Grand Jury reflects the makeup of the residents of the county. Individuals selected for service will be expected to be available from June 15th to June 18th and June 22nd to June 26th to attend an orientation where they will meet with department heads, become familiar with their colleagues, learn about juror responsibilities and procedures, and select committees on which they will serve. Grand jurors must be United State citizens, 18 years of age or older, who have been a resident of Contra Costa County for at least one year prior to selection. Citizens who work should apply only if they can be released from their jobs to perform their jury duties. Grand Jury Application.
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
Contra Costa County is seeking applicants interested in serving on its 20-member Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). Regular meetings of the Council and other standing committees are held at least quarterly. The following positions are vacant and will be held for a two-year term:
• One (1) At-Large member residing or working within Contra Costa County
• One (1) Community-Based Organization Representative
The JJCC is a multi-agency advisory body that contributes to the development and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan. It is composed of several critical parts, including, but not limited to, an assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health, health, social services, drugs, alcohol, and youth resources, which specifically target both at-promise, as well as system involved youth, and their families.
The JJCC will also coordinate the work of governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in activities designed to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime and delinquency in the greater community. Further, the JJCC will develop information and intelligence sharing systems to ensure county actions are fully coordinated and equipped to provide data and appropriate outcome measures.
Applications are due by 5PM, Friday, February 20th. Public interviews will be held on March 16th.
Submit an Application.
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