D.C. Community Service

OACRA Washington, D.C. Community Service Directory

✅ Established community service partners 🛠️ Other volunteer options — confirm with officer/court

Washington, D.C. Court-Approved & Verified Community Service Sites

These organizations provide volunteer opportunities frequently accepted for court-ordered community service in Washington, D.C. Approval always depends on your supervising officer, attorney, or judge — confirm before starting.

Filter by status… ✅ Verified community service 🛠️ Eligible volunteer options (confirm first)

Washington, D.C. (All Wards) DC Metro Area (MD/VA options often accepted) Online / Remote Service (ask first)

Washington, D.C. — Core Providers

✅ Verified Commonly Accepted Community Service Sites

Capital Area Food Bank
Large regional food bank offering warehouse, packing, and distribution volunteer shifts.

capitalareafoodbank.org
Widely accepted by DC courts; get supervisor approval.

Ward 5 (DC)

SOME (So Others Might Eat)
Major homeless services provider offering meal service and community support roles.

some.org
Bring documentation for signature after each shift.

Ward 6

DC Central Kitchen
Meal preparation and community food support, widely used for court-ordered service.

dccentralkitchen.org
Ask volunteer coordinator for service hour verification.

Ward 2

Habitat for Humanity – DC & Northern VA
ReStore, warehouse, and construction support volunteer shifts often accepted by courts.

habitatdcnova.org
Some workdays fill quickly — register early.

DC Metro

🛠️ Eligible Additional Volunteer Options (Confirm First)

Friendship Place
Homeless outreach and support services; some roles may qualify as community service.

friendshipplace.org

Ward 3 / Ward 4

Humane Rescue Alliance (Washington Humane Society)
Animal shelter volunteer shifts accepted by some officers/courts depending on case.

humanerescuealliance.org

Ward 5 / Ward 1

DC Department of Parks & Recreation — Volunteer Programs
Park clean-ups, recreation center support, and grounds projects.

dpr.dc.gov

Citywide

Important: Only your judge, attorney, or supervising officer can confirm whether a site is approved for your case.

Bring documentation: Keep signed hour sheets, supervisor contact info, and any completion letters.

Disclaimer: OACRA does not provide legal advice or referrals. This directory is informational only.