What is Court Ordered Community Service?

If you’re charged with a non-serious crime, your attorney could work towards reducing or replacing your penalties with community service. However, it is up to the district attorney’s or judge’s discretion to grant this. The judge can also impose certain requirements on the type of community service performed. For example, if you’re charged with littering, you might get assigned to pick up litter. On the other hand, you may get to choose the type of community service you prefer. In this case, we’ve gathered a list of places in the Triad that accommodate court ordered community service.

Court Ordered Community Service

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Court Ordered Community Service Opportunities

Samaritan Ministries

Contact Information

414 E. Northwest Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Tel: 336-748-1962

Before you can volunteer at Samaritan Ministries, your lawyer or the court system needs to send them an official letter with the following information:

  • Your Full Name
  • Your Date of Birth
  • Total Number of Hours Required
  • Due Date
  • Your Phone Number
  • Your Email Address

Your lawyer or the court system need to email the required documentation on a single page or fax it to 336-748-8207.
Afterward, you can call between the hours of 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, to schedule your first shift. Please call 336-748-1962.

Forsyth Humane Society

Contact Information

volunteer@forsythhumane.org

Before starting any community service at Forsyth Humane Society, your lawyer or court system will need to email FHS the following information on official letterhead:

  • Your full name
  • Your date of birth
  • Your phone number
  • Your email address
  • Total number of hours required
  • Deadline for hours to be completed
  • Official charge(s)
  • Which court system (county/state)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina

Contact Information

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
3330 Shorefair Drive
Winton-Salem, NC  27105
hello@hungernwnc.org
Tel: 336-784-5770

Call for approval prior to volunteering to get verification.

Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina

Contact the Goodwill store manager at the location at which you wish to volunteer for approval. However, generally, Goodwill will require a court order in order for your to volunteer at their store.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Contact Information

1023 West 14th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Tel: 336-306-8419

“Our houses are built and remodeled largely with volunteer labor, enabling Habitat homeowner families to purchase decent, quality housing at an affordable price. Volunteers play a crucial role in staffing our ReStores, which sell donated items and therefore provide revenue to support Habitat’s work. Our Habitat Young Professionals and Habitat Youth Ambassadors provide opportunities for youth and young adults to raise money for, and build, a Habitat house.”

View a list of upcoming volunteer needs at volunteer sign-up site.

Crisis Control Ministry

Contact Information

200 East 10th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Tel: 336-770-1625

Volunteer Form

“As one of the largest emergency assistance provider in Forsyth County, NC, Crisis Control Ministry served 18,107 people in FY 2022 between our Winston-Salem and Kernersville locations. We provide short-term emergency services for residents of Forsyth and Stokes Counties including rent/mortgage payments, utility bill assistance; food from our Client Choice Food Pantry; and medications from our Licensed Free Pharmacy.”

The Salvation Army

Volunteer at the Salvation Army family stores to assist in sorting and stocking inventory.

Address: Family Store – 307 West Gate City Blvd
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tel: (336) 274-0259

City of Greensboro – Through The Volunteer Center

Contact Information

Volunteer Coordinator Office
336-373-7507

“Same-day placement is not available. Hours and availability may vary given particular needs.”

To complete your court-ordered community service with the city of Greensboro, you must complete a Volunteer Enrollment form. You will need to provide documentation of the number of hours and type of offense committed before receiving a placement for volunteering. The City of Greensboro does not accept volunteers who have been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to all sexual offenses and violent felonies.

Greensboro Parks and Recreation

Contact Information

301 S. Greene Street Suite 300
Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: 336-373-7507

Volunteer Application

The Volunteer Center

Contact Information

717 Green Valley Rd. Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27408
Tel: 336-373-1633

Out of the Garden Project

Sorting and Packing at the Warehouse

Monday and Friday 1-3pm
Tuesday 12-2pm
Wednesday 6-8pm
Thursday 3:30-5:30pm
First/Third/Fifth Saturday’s 10am-12pm

“Every month, more than 800 Out of the Garden Project volunteers take it upon themselves to make this community better. Supporters like you collect food, sort it in our warehouse, package it for families, and/or deliver it to schools, giving generously of your time and financial resources. No contribution is too small, and we need every single one of you to help the children and families in our community.”

Horse Power

Contact Information

Email: volunteer@horsepower.org
Call the office 336-931-1424
Text our Volunteer Phone 336-897-5256

“Our mission is to promote and enhance the welfare of individuals with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities through a program of therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities using horses.”

Online Community Services

“We are the online solution to your community service needs. Whether for court, probation or school, you will save time, gas and money. You can begin your work right now! Review material we use on our other nationally recognized sites, and then offer any insights you have. We use your suggestions to improve our other programs.”

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Speak with one of our attorneys to find out if court ordered community service is an option for your case. Not only is it a great way to potentially reduce a possible jail sentence, but there are numerous benefits to serving the community. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

Court Ordered Community Service