OACRA Arkansas Community Service Directory

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Arkansas Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory

This directory organizes Arkansas community service and volunteer routes that may support people navigating probation, parole, pretrial release, diversion, reentry, community correction programs, court-related obligations, attorney referrals, school or program requirements, or community-based service goals.

Important: OACRA does not determine whether any organization, volunteer role, service site, hour log, supervisor signature, remote task, faith-based activity, thrift-store shift, food pantry shift, animal-care role, construction project, municipal assignment, library task, park cleanup, or community-service placement satisfies a court order, probation condition, parole condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, community correction program requirement, agency referral, attorney recommendation, school requirement, or program requirement. Always confirm approval, restrictions, schedule, supervision, documentation, payment, background-screening, role limits, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before starting hours.

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Statewide & Multi-Region Arkansas

Use these statewide routes when a local branch or affiliate is closer to your residence or reporting area. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Statewide routes Statewide volunteer routes

Arkansas Foodbank Food sorting, packing, warehouse, distribution, and pantry support. Arkansas Foodbank provides community-service instructions.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Volunteer page
(501) 565-8121

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Little Rock / statewide partners

The Salvation Army — Arkansas Locations Thrift stores, food pantries, shelter support, donation sorting, cleaning, and disaster-service tasks through local locations.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access Website
Use local office

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Multiple Arkansas cities

Habitat for Humanity / ReStore Affiliates ReStore donation sorting, warehouse tasks, construction-adjacent projects, cleaning, and housing-related service tasks.

Shelter / basic needs Confirm first

Access Find affiliate
Confirm local rules

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Multiple Arkansas affiliates

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup events, litter abatement, community beautification, and environmental service projects.

Parks / cleanup Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 682-3507

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Statewide cleanup route

Arkansas State Parks Volunteer Program Trail work, visitor-center support, cleanup, maintenance, and park beautification tasks at participating state parks.

Parks / cleanup Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 682-1191

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area State park locations

Additional routes Local affiliate search routes

Public Libraries — Arkansas State Library Network Shelving, cleaning, event setup, clerical support, and public-program tasks through local public libraries.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access State Library
(501) 682-2053

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Local library route

Local Senior Centers / Area Agencies on Aging Meal preparation, meal delivery support, activity setup, cleaning, and senior-center assistance.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access DHS site
Confirm with site

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Use local senior center

American Red Cross — Arkansas Region Disaster preparedness, blood-drive support, logistics, and community-resilience volunteer roles.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access Arkansas Region
(501) 748-1000

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Statewide volunteer route

Boys & Girls Clubs — Arkansas Locations After-school support, facility tasks, event setup, mentoring-adjacent support, and youth-program assistance where accepted.

Youth-serving route Screening likely Confirm first

Access Volunteer info
Screening likely

Ask About Background screening • role limits • no unsupervised minor contact • documentation

Area Use local club

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension County Offices Community gardens, food education, events, cleanup, and county program support through local extension offices.

Food / pantry Screening likely Confirm first

Access Find county office
Confirm project availability

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area County office route

Northwest Arkansas

Coverage: Benton, Washington, Madison, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, Franklin, Johnson, and nearby counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Food, shelter, outreach, thrift

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Food sorting, warehouse, packing boxes, and distribution support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access nwafb.org
(479) 872-8774

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Rogers / Benton Co.

LifeSource International Food outreach, donation support, and community assistance tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(479) 521-4000

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area Fayetteville / Washington Co.

The Salvation Army — Fayetteville Donation sorting, thrift support, pantry help, cleaning, and community-service tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(479) 442-5650

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Fayetteville / Washington Co.

7hills Homeless Center Meal support, donation sorting, facility cleaning, and homeless-services support tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access 7hillscenter.org
(479) 966-4378

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Fayetteville / Washington Co.

Dream Center NWA Food distribution, outreach, donation handling, and neighborhood support tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Screening likely Confirm first

Access Website
(479) 381-8200

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Springdale / Washington Co.

Additional routes Animals, libraries, parks, senior services

Humane Society for Animals — Rogers Kennel cleaning, laundry, donation handling, and animal-care support.

Animal care Confirm first

Access hsarescue.org
(479) 636-3703

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Rogers / Benton Co.

Bentonville Animal Services Shelter cleaning, supplies, laundry, and animal-services support tasks.

Animal care Confirm first

Access City site
(479) 271-3122

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Bentonville / Benton Co.

Madison County Library Shelving, cleaning, clerical support, and event setup.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access Website
(479) 738-2754

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Huntsville / Madison Co.

Carroll County Senior Activity & Wellness Center Meal support, cleaning, activity setup, and senior-services tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 423-3265

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Berryville / Carroll Co.

Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Trail cleanup, litter removal, event support, and park beautification.

Parks / cleanup Confirm first

Access City site
(479) 444-3471

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Fayetteville / Washington Co.

North Central Arkansas

Coverage: Boone, Baxter, Marion, Fulton, Izard, Searcy, Stone, Van Buren, Cleburne, Independence, and surrounding counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Food, thrift, shelter, outreach

Food Bank of North Central Arkansas Warehouse sorting, food packing, distribution, and regional food-bank tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access foodbanknca.org
(870) 499-7565

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Mountain Home / Baxter Co.

The Salvation Army — Harrison Thrift-store sorting, cleaning, donation processing, and pantry support.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 741-3484

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Harrison / Boone Co.

Ozark Foothills Regional Food Bank Food sorting, packing, loading, unloading, and community-distribution support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 793-9871

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Batesville / Independence Co.

Batesville Area Food Pantry Receiving donations, stocking shelves, client support, and pantry distribution.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 793-1505

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Batesville / Independence Co.

Van Buren County Food Bank Food sorting, packaging, stocking, and pantry-distribution support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (501) 745-4044

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Clinton / Van Buren Co.

Additional routes Animals, libraries, senior services

Mountain Home Animal Control / Shelter Cleaning, laundry, feeding support, and animal-shelter tasks.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 425-6337

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Mountain Home / Baxter Co.

Cleburne County Humane Society Kennel cleaning, laundry, animal socialization, and donation support.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (501) 362-8181

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Heber Springs / Cleburne Co.

Fulton County Library Shelving, cleaning, clerical help, and program support.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 895-2511

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Salem / Fulton Co.

Izard County Library Library maintenance, shelving, event setup, and community-program support.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 368-4779

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Melbourne / Izard Co.

Baxter County Senior Center Meal support, delivery coordination, activity support, and light cleaning.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 425-6256

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Mountain Home / Baxter Co.

Northeast Arkansas

Coverage: Craighead, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett, Jackson, Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Sharp, Cross, St. Francis, Lee, Phillips, Monroe, Woodruff, and nearby counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Food, outreach, thrift

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Warehouse sorting, food packing, distribution, and food-bank support tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access foodbankofnea.org
(870) 932-3663

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Jonesboro / Craighead Co.

Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas Meal service, kitchen help, donation sorting, cleaning, and outreach support.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 236-8080

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area Paragould / Greene Co.

The Salvation Army — Jonesboro Thrift, food pantry, donation processing, cleaning, and support tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 935-3601

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Jonesboro / Craighead Co.

UA Cooperative Extension — Craighead County Community garden, food education, youth programs, and event-support tasks.

Food / pantry Screening likely Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 933-4565

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Jonesboro / Craighead Co.

Clay County Food Pantry Food intake, stocking, and client-distribution assistance.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 598-3463

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Piggott / Clay Co.

Additional routes Animals, libraries, senior services

Craighead County Jonesboro Humane Society Animal care, cleaning, laundry, event support, and adoption-related tasks.

Animal care Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 935-0956

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Jonesboro / Craighead Co.

St. Francis County Animal Shelter Kennel cleaning, animal-care support, supply handling, and donation work.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 261-1770

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Forrest City / St. Francis Co.

Poinsett County Senior Center Meal packing, cleaning, and senior-meal program assistance.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 578-5401

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Harrisburg / Poinsett Co.

Lawrence County Library Shelving, cleaning, clerical support, and public-program preparation.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 886-3222

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Walnut Ridge / Lawrence Co.

Cross County Library Book shelving, event setup, cleaning, and library maintenance.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 238-5710

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Wynne / Cross Co.

Sharp County Senior Center Meal delivery assistance, cleaning, activity support, and senior-service tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 856-3216

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Hardy / Sharp Co.

Central Arkansas

Coverage: Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Garland, Hot Spring, White, Perry, Grant, Conway, and nearby counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Little Rock / North Little Rock / Pulaski County

Arkansas Foodbank Food sorting, packing, warehouse, distribution, and community-service instructions and documentation process.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Volunteer page
(501) 569-4335

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Our House Shelter Kitchen support, facility help, children’s-center support, donation sorting, and shelter tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access ourhouseshelter.org
(501) 374-7383

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

CARE — Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals Animal rescue support, cleaning, donation tasks, and non-clinical support.

Animal care Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 603-2273

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas / ReStore ReStore donation sorting, warehouse tasks, construction-adjacent projects, and housing-mission work.

Shelter / basic needs Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 376-4434

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Little Rock / Benton

Little Rock Compassion Center Kitchen work, meal service, thrift-store assistance, cleaning, and outreach support.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 296-9114

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Little Rock Animal Village Kennel cleaning, laundry, animal-care support, and adoption-event support.

Animal care Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 376-3067

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

The Jericho Way Resource Center Day-resource center support, meal service, supply distribution, and facility tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (501) 916-9859

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Southwest Community Center Recreation-center cleaning, event support, and community-center tasks.

Parks / cleanup Screening likely Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 918-3975

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Wolfe Street Center Facility support and community-center tasks. Confirm age and site requirements.

Faith-based route Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access wolfestreet.org
(501) 372-5662

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Burns Park Park maintenance, cleanup, grounds work, and beautification tasks.

Parks / cleanup Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 791-8591

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area North Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Glenview Recreation Center / Boys & Girls Club Recreation-center support, youth-program support, facility tasks, and event help.

Parks / cleanup Screening likely Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 945-2921

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area North Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Recycle Bikes for Kids Bicycle repair, shop support, donation handling, and community-service projects.

Donations / thrift Screening likely Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 563-8264

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area North Little Rock / Pulaski Co.

Maumelle Animal Shelter Animal shelter support tasks. Confirm charge restrictions and schedule before attending.

Animal care Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 851-6219

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Maumelle / Pulaski Co.

Additional routes Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Garland, White, Hot Spring

Bethlehem House Meal service and shelter-support tasks. Confirm restrictions and scheduling.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access bethlehemhouse.net
(501) 329-4862

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

City of Hope Outreach Maintenance, cleaning, clerical, and outreach tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access coho58.org
(501) 205-1614

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas — CAPCA Warehouse and homeless-shelter support tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access capcainc.org
(501) 205-6835

Ask About Meal support • donation sorting • client-contact limits • schedule • signed proof of hours

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

The Salvation Army — Conway Cleaning, donation sorting, thrift support, and food-box preparation.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 329-1712

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

Soul Food Café Mission Food service and mission-support tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 514-5325

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

Conway Ministry Center Food pantry sorting, clothing center, and warehouse support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 358-6094

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Conway / Faulkner Co.

Saline County Library Shelving, cleaning, event setup, and library support.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 778-4766

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Benton / Bryant

Hope’s Closet Thrift, clothing, and donation-related service tasks.

Donations / thrift Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access (501) 628-7173

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Cabot / Lonoke Co.

Lonoke County Safe Haven Outreach Center & Thrift Store Thrift-store, outreach, donation, and cleaning tasks.

Shelter / basic needs Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access (501) 286-6044

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Cabot / Lonoke Co.

The Salvation Army — Hot Springs Soup kitchen, thrift-store support, cleaning, donations, and food-related tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 623-1628

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Hot Springs / Garland Co.

Humane Society of Searcy Animal shelter support, cleaning, and care-related tasks.

Animal care Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(501) 268-3535

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Searcy / White Co.

City of Malvern Municipal service tasks, cleanup, maintenance, and city support assignments.

Parks / cleanup Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(501) 332-3638 ext. 4

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Malvern / Hot Spring Co.

Last Chance Arkansas Animal Rescue Animal rescue tasks by appointment in the Sheridan and Roland/Little Italy areas.

Animal care Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access (501) 804-3995

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Sheridan / Roland area

Southeast Arkansas

Coverage: Jefferson, Desha, Drew, Ashley, Lincoln, Chicot, Bradley, Cleveland, Arkansas, Prairie, Phillips, and Delta-area counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Pine Bluff / Jefferson County

Neighbor to Neighbor — Pine Bluff Pantry work, kitchen support, janitorial work, food boxes, and clothing assistance.

Food / pantry Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access (870) 534-2883

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

Pine Bluff Animal Services Animal shelter support, cleaning, care-related tasks, and facility upkeep.

Animal care Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access City site
(870) 543-5135 / 5136

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

The Salvation Army Food Distribution — Pine Bluff Unloading trucks, weighing boxes, cleaning, and food-distribution support.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 534-0504

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store — Pine Bluff Thrift-store sorting, cleaning, donation processing, and retail-floor support.

Donations / thrift Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 536-6382

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

TOPPS — Pine Bluff Food-box packing, distribution, janitorial work, and community support.

Food / pantry Screening likely Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access toppsinc.org
(870) 850-6011

Ask About Background screening • role limits • no unsupervised minor contact • documentation

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

Jefferson County Regional Foodbank Warehouse sorting, food packing, loading, and distribution support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 534-8190

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Pine Bluff / Jefferson Co.

Additional routes Delta and Southeast Arkansas counties

Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Arkansas Youth-program support and facility tasks. Screening and restrictions may apply.

Youth-serving route Screening likely Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access National site
(870) 222-3702

Ask About Background screening • role limits • no unsupervised minor contact • documentation

Area McGehee / Desha Co.

Drew County Humane Society Animal shelter cleaning, laundry, donation sorting, and animal-care support.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 367-7900

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Monticello / Drew Co.

Desha County Library Shelving, cleaning, public-program support, and general library tasks.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 382-5763

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Dumas / Desha Co.

Ashley County Senior Center Meal prep, program support, cleaning, and senior-services tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 853-2861

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Hamburg / Ashley Co.

Chicot County Library Book shelving, cleaning, and general library maintenance.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 265-2628

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Lake Village / Chicot Co.

Bradley County Animal Shelter Animal-care support, kennel cleaning, laundry, and donation handling.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 226-5531

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Warren / Bradley Co.

Lincoln County Senior Center Meal service, cleaning, activity setup, and community assistance tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 628-4149

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Star City / Lincoln Co.

Southwest Arkansas

Coverage: Miller, Hempstead, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Pike, Nevada, Lafayette, Columbia, Union, Calhoun, Ouachita, and surrounding counties. Confirm the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers, can sign required forms, and is acceptable for the person’s specific court, probation, parole, diversion, pretrial, community correction, or agency requirement.

Local routes Texarkana, Hope, Magnolia, El Dorado

Harvest Regional Food Bank Sorting, packing, warehouse tasks, food distribution, and regional pantry support.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 774-1398

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Texarkana / Miller Co.

The Salvation Army — Texarkana Thrift-store support, food-pantry tasks, donations, disaster-prep, and assistance tasks.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access Website
(870) 773-2613

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area Texarkana / Miller Co.

Texarkana Parks & Recreation Park beautification, litter cleanup, trail maintenance, and event support.

Parks / cleanup Confirm first

Access City site
(870) 779-4961

Ask About Cleanup location • tools/PPE • supervision level • weather plan • signed hour logs

Area Texarkana / Miller Co.

Hope Animal Shelter Kennel cleaning, feeding support, animal-care help, laundry, and donation handling.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 777-2376

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Hope / Hempstead Co.

Columbia County Humane Society Animal-care support, kennel cleaning, supplies, and adoption-event support.

Animal care Confirm first

Access (870) 234-5011

Ask About Court/community-service acceptance • background limits • animal-contact rules • supervision • hour logs

Area Magnolia / Columbia Co.

El Dorado Ecumenical Food Bank Food pantry intake, sorting, stocking, and distribution support.

Food / pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access (870) 862-5373

Ask About Non-religious service tasks • community benefit • supervisor signature • no worship/teaching credit

Area El Dorado / Union Co.

Recovery in Christ Ministry Thrift Store Thrift-store support, donation handling, cleaning, and community-service tasks.

Donations / thrift Faith-based route Confirm with officer Confirm first

Access (870) 918-5420

Ask About Donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • inventory rules • schedule • signed hour forms

Area El Dorado / Union Co.

Additional routes County libraries, senior centers, pantries

Sevier County Senior Center Meal service, light cleaning, activity support, and senior-assistance tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 584-9325

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area De Queen / Sevier Co.

Little River County Library Shelving, facility support, event preparation, and library maintenance.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 898-3233

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Ashdown / Little River Co.

Howard County Food Pantry Food intake, stocking, and client-distribution assistance.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 845-5596

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Nashville / Howard Co.

Nevada County Senior Center Meal preparation, senior activity support, and cleaning tasks.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 887-6464

Ask About Screening rules • non-client-facing tasks • meal support • schedule • documentation

Area Prescott / Nevada Co.

Pike County Library Book shelving, cleaning, and event-preparation tasks.

Library / clerical Confirm first

Access (870) 285-2521

Ask About Shelving/clerical tasks • public-contact limits • schedule • supervisor signature • completion letter

Area Murfreesboro / Pike Co.

Lafayette County Food Bank Community pantry intake, sorting, and distribution.

Food / pantry Confirm first

Access (870) 921-4010

Ask About Accepted volunteer roles • schedule • supervision • required forms • proof of hours

Area Lewisville / Lafayette Co.

Approval & Documentation Guide

Use this section before starting hours with any Arkansas organization, city department, library, shelter, food pantry, animal shelter, thrift route, faith-based community program, or statewide volunteer route.

Confirm approval before starting

Ask the court, supervising officer, diversion coordinator, attorney, or referring agency whether the specific organization and role are acceptable before completing hours.

Ask how hours are documented

Confirm who signs the log, whether a letterhead completion letter is available, whether weekly signatures are required, and whether the organization can verify dates and total hours.

Check role restrictions

Some roles may be restricted because of background screening, offense type, client contact, youth contact, animal contact, driving, cash handling, tools, remote work, or site policy.

Faith-based locations

Hours are more likely to be reviewed as community service when the work is non-religious and benefits the broader community, such as food pantry, clothing closet, cleanup, meal service, or facility support.

Avoid double-counting

Do not assume hours will count if you are paid, receive school credit, work for a family member, complete unsupervised remote tasks, or volunteer at a site that cannot independently verify your hours.

Rural Arkansas planning

In smaller counties, call early. Capacity, hours, and documentation options may vary by season, staffing, transportation, weather, and local program policy.

OACRA disclaimer: This Arkansas Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory is provided for resource-navigation and referral-support purposes only. OACRA is independent and does not provide legal, supervision, case-management, emergency, employment, volunteer-placement, nonprofit-screening, or court-compliance advice. OACRA does not determine whether any organization, site, route, task, schedule, signature, hour log, letter, certificate, remote activity, faith-based activity, animal-care role, youth-serving role, municipal project, public-library role, thrift-store role, shelter role, food-pantry role, park cleanup, or community-service placement satisfies any court order, probation condition, parole condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, community correction requirement, school requirement, agency referral, attorney recommendation, or program requirement. Always confirm approval, restrictions, schedule, supervision, documentation, payment, background screening, role limits, reporting, travel, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before starting hours.