2010 California Code
Government Code
Article 4. Senior Volunteers

3119.5.  Notwithstanding Section 3118, any state or local agency
that chooses to utilize volunteers shall implement a policy whereby
no person aged 60 years or older may be excluded from volunteer
service if the person is physically, mentally, and professionally
capable of performing the services involved. A person shall be deemed
professionally capable if he or she can demonstrate reasonable
proficiency or relevant certification and performs his or her
professional duties in accordance with laws, regulations, or
technical standards governing his or her area of volunteer
responsibility.