Georgia Community Service
Georgia Community Service & Volunteering for Justice-Involved Adults
A living directory of community service and volunteering options in Georgia that may work for people on probation, parole, or with court-ordered hours. Many sites specifically advertise that they verify mandatory or court-ordered service; others are general volunteer programs that you must confirm with your officer, attorney, or judge before using for any condition.
Statewide & Remote Options
Coverage: statewide (in-person + remote / online opportunities)
✅ Verified Remote & Multi-County Community Service
SafeRide America – Remote & Local Community Service
501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers remote and in-person community service opportunities across all 50 states for people with court-ordered or probation-required hours. Tasks are typically education and outreach related and can often be completed from home with documentation.
501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers remote and in-person community service opportunities across all 50 states for people with court-ordered or probation-required hours. Tasks are typically education and outreach related and can often be completed from home with documentation.
Search “SafeRide America community service” for online enrollment and fee details.
Online / statewide
Hands On Atlanta – Court-Ordered Service Calendar
Volunteer hub that lists projects in metro Atlanta and some remote opportunities across Georgia. Offers a dedicated track for mandatory and court-ordered community service with verified hours letters and an online calendar of projects.
Volunteer hub that lists projects in metro Atlanta and some remote opportunities across Georgia. Offers a dedicated track for mandatory and court-ordered community service with verified hours letters and an online calendar of projects.
Use the “mandatory service” filter on the Hands On Atlanta project calendar.
Metro Atlanta + some remote
🛠️ Eligible Statewide Volunteer & Service Directories
211 Georgia – Volunteer & Community Resource Search
211 call centers and online search tools across Georgia list food banks, shelters, thrift stores, and other nonprofits that may accept volunteers or community service participants. Use filters for volunteer opportunities and ask each site about court-ordered hours.
211 call centers and online search tools across Georgia list food banks, shelters, thrift stores, and other nonprofits that may accept volunteers or community service participants. Use filters for volunteer opportunities and ask each site about court-ordered hours.
Dial 2-1-1 or search your local 211 website for “volunteer” listings.
Statewide
Atlanta Metro
Counties: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and nearby
✅ Verified Accept Court-Ordered / Mandatory Service
Hands On Atlanta – Mandatory Service Program
Coordinates projects with multiple nonprofits around Atlanta and provides a structured pathway for people with mandatory or court-ordered community service. Participants sign up online and receive a letter verifying hours once requirements are met.
Coordinates projects with multiple nonprofits around Atlanta and provides a structured pathway for people with mandatory or court-ordered community service. Participants sign up online and receive a letter verifying hours once requirements are met.
Look for the “mandatory / court-ordered service” info and project calendar.
Atlanta
Atlanta Community Food Bank – Community Service Shifts
Large food bank that offers volunteer shifts, including options for people needing documented court-ordered service hours after screening and orientation. Tasks typically include sorting and packing food.
Large food bank that offers volunteer shifts, including options for people needing documented court-ordered service hours after screening and orientation. Tasks typically include sorting and packing food.
Check the Food Bank’s volunteer page for “mandatory service hours” instructions.
Atlanta
Atlanta Humane Society – Community Service Program
Offers community service opportunities for adults 18+ who need documented hours for school or court-ordered community service. Work is typically non-animal facing (laundry, cleaning, supplies) with staff sign-off on hours.
Offers community service opportunities for adults 18+ who need documented hours for school or court-ordered community service. Work is typically non-animal facing (laundry, cleaning, supplies) with staff sign-off on hours.
Apply through the Humane Society “community service” application.
Atlanta area
Trees Atlanta – Court-Ordered Service Projects
Environmental nonprofit that allows court-ordered community service for certain non-violent traffic and misdemeanor offenses. Participants work on tree plantings, greenspace maintenance, and related outdoor projects.
Environmental nonprofit that allows court-ordered community service for certain non-violent traffic and misdemeanor offenses. Participants work on tree plantings, greenspace maintenance, and related outdoor projects.
See “Court-Ordered Community Service” on Trees Atlanta’s volunteer page.
Atlanta Metro
🛠️ Eligible Volunteer Hubs & Reentry-Friendly Nonprofits
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211 – Volunteer & Service Listings
Online database of agencies and volunteer opportunities across metro Atlanta, including thrift stores, shelters, and youth programs. Many are appropriate for community service, but you must confirm whether they accept court-ordered hours.
Online database of agencies and volunteer opportunities across metro Atlanta, including thrift stores, shelters, and youth programs. Many are appropriate for community service, but you must confirm whether they accept court-ordered hours.
Use the 211 search filters for “volunteer opportunities” and call programs directly.
Fulton & surrounding counties
Georgia Justice Project – Community & Volunteer Engagement
Legal and social-services nonprofit that supports people with criminal records and advocates for policy reform. Offers volunteer and community engagement roles; some placements may be suitable for community service on a case-by-case basis.
Legal and social-services nonprofit that supports people with criminal records and advocates for policy reform. Offers volunteer and community engagement roles; some placements may be suitable for community service on a case-by-case basis.
Ask staff whether any volunteer roles can document court-ordered hours.
Atlanta
CHRIS 180 – Reentry & Community Programs
Provides reentry support, counseling, and stabilization services for justice-involved youth and adults. Limited volunteer roles may exist (mentoring, events, support); ask if any are approved for community service hours before you sign up.
Provides reentry support, counseling, and stabilization services for justice-involved youth and adults. Limited volunteer roles may exist (mentoring, events, support); ask if any are approved for community service hours before you sign up.
Search for CHRIS 180 volunteer opportunities and confirm supervision rules.
Atlanta
Central Georgia / Macon
Counties: Bibb, Houston, Peach, Monroe and nearby
✅ Verified Reentry-Linked & Coordinated Service
DCS Community Coordinators – Reentry Community Resources
Georgia Department of Community Supervision community coordinators work with local probation and parole offices to build service provider lists, including non-profits that host community service or volunteer placements for people under supervision.
Georgia Department of Community Supervision community coordinators work with local probation and parole offices to build service provider lists, including non-profits that host community service or volunteer placements for people under supervision.
Ask your probation/parole officer in Macon which nonprofits they partner with for service.
Macon & Central Georgia
🛠️ Eligible Local 211 & Volunteer Listings
United Way of Central Georgia 211 – Volunteer & Service Directory
211 contact center serving Macon and 15 surrounding counties. Lists food banks, shelters, clothing closets, and other agencies where community service may be completed. You must confirm court-ordered hours directly with each site.
211 contact center serving Macon and 15 surrounding counties. Lists food banks, shelters, clothing closets, and other agencies where community service may be completed. You must confirm court-ordered hours directly with each site.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the Central Georgia 211 website for options.
Central Georgia region
Augusta & Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)
Counties: Richmond, Columbia, Burke and nearby
🛠️ Eligible Volunteer & Community Service Hubs
United Way of the CSRA 211 – Service Directory
211 and online listings of community programs in Augusta-area counties, including food pantries, thrift stores, shelters, and youth programs. Many are appropriate for community service; call each agency to ask if they accept court-ordered hours.
211 and online listings of community programs in Augusta-area counties, including food pantries, thrift stores, shelters, and youth programs. Many are appropriate for community service; call each agency to ask if they accept court-ordered hours.
Search the CSRA 211 database for “volunteer” or “community service”.
Augusta & CSRA counties
🛠️ Eligible Local Nonprofits & Reentry Partners
Local Food Banks, Churches & Shelters
Many Augusta-area food pantries, churches, and shelters accept volunteers for tasks such as sorting donations, cleaning, or helping at meal services. Some probation officers may have preferred sites; always get approval first.
Many Augusta-area food pantries, churches, and shelters accept volunteers for tasks such as sorting donations, cleaning, or helping at meal services. Some probation officers may have preferred sites; always get approval first.
Use CSRA 211 or talk to your supervision officer about approved locations.
Augusta area
Savannah & Coastal Georgia
Counties: Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and surrounding coastal counties
🛠️ Eligible Coastal Volunteer & Service Networks
Coastal 211 & United Way Volunteer Listings
Regional 211 and United Way sites list volunteer roles in Savannah and coastal counties, including food banks, environmental projects, and shelters. Many are potentially suitable for community service if your charges and supervision rules allow.
Regional 211 and United Way sites list volunteer roles in Savannah and coastal counties, including food banks, environmental projects, and shelters. Many are potentially suitable for community service if your charges and supervision rules allow.
Dial 2-1-1 from your coastal county or search “211 Savannah”.
Coastal Georgia
🛠️ Eligible Local Nonprofits (Check First)
Food Banks, Humane Societies & Thrift Stores
Many Savannah-area agencies offer structured volunteer shifts such as stocking shelves, sorting donations, or cleaning. Whether they accept court-ordered service depends on their policies and your specific case.
Many Savannah-area agencies offer structured volunteer shifts such as stocking shelves, sorting donations, or cleaning. Whether they accept court-ordered service depends on their policies and your specific case.
Use 211 and local United Way pages; ask each site about court-ordered hours.
Savannah & nearby
Columbus & West Georgia
Counties: Muscogee, Harris, Troup and Chattahoochee Valley region
🛠️ Eligible Chattahoochee Valley 211 & Local Agencies
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley 211
Online and phone directory of community resources in Columbus-area counties. Lists food pantries, clothing closets, shelters, and other nonprofits that may host community service volunteers.
Online and phone directory of community resources in Columbus-area counties. Lists food pantries, clothing closets, shelters, and other nonprofits that may host community service volunteers.
Use the 211 search to find agencies, then ask if they accept court-ordered hours.
Chattahoochee Valley
🛠️ Eligible City & County-Based Community Service
City / County Community Service Programs
Some probation departments and municipal courts in West Georgia partner directly with parks, sanitation, or public works departments for community service projects. These placements are usually assigned through your probation officer or court clerk.
Some probation departments and municipal courts in West Georgia partner directly with parks, sanitation, or public works departments for community service projects. These placements are usually assigned through your probation officer or court clerk.
Ask your supervising officer if they offer in-house or county work details.
Columbus & surrounding
North Georgia / Appalachian
Examples: Whitfield, Walker, Hall and surrounding mountain counties
🛠️ Eligible United Way & 211 Volunteer Listings
United Way of Northwest Georgia 211
211 service for parts of Northwest Georgia listing food assistance, thrift stores, and local nonprofits. Some may take court-ordered community service volunteers for cleaning, sorting donations, or event help.
211 service for parts of Northwest Georgia listing food assistance, thrift stores, and local nonprofits. Some may take court-ordered community service volunteers for cleaning, sorting donations, or event help.
Dial 2-1-1 or search “Northwest Georgia 211” for agencies near you.
Dalton & Northwest GA
🛠️ Eligible Local Nonprofits & Environmental Projects
Animal Shelters, Food Banks & Parks
Many North Georgia counties rely on volunteers for animal care support (laundry, cleaning, kennel work), food distribution, or park clean-ups. Whether they allow court-ordered service depends on the charge and local policies.
Many North Georgia counties rely on volunteers for animal care support (laundry, cleaning, kennel work), food distribution, or park clean-ups. Whether they allow court-ordered service depends on the charge and local policies.
Use local 211 / United Way directories and ask staff about supervision rules.
North Georgia
South Georgia
Examples: Dougherty (Albany), Lowndes (Valdosta), Tift and surrounding counties
✅ Verified DCS-Connected Reentry Resources
Georgia DCS – Reentry Resource Network (South Georgia)
State reentry resource lists for circuits like Albany include nonprofits and ministries that collaborate with DCS on housing, employment, and community engagement. Some may host approved community service placements when referred by supervision staff.
State reentry resource lists for circuits like Albany include nonprofits and ministries that collaborate with DCS on housing, employment, and community engagement. Some may host approved community service placements when referred by supervision staff.
Ask your local DCS office which South Georgia nonprofits they use for service hours.
Albany & South Georgia
🛠️ Eligible Local Agencies & Faith-Based Programs
Faith-Based Ministries, Shelters & Food Pantries
Many South Georgia churches and ministries provide meals, clothing closets, and outreach that rely on volunteers. Some courts and probation offices regularly send community service clients there; others decide case by case.
Many South Georgia churches and ministries provide meals, clothing closets, and outreach that rely on volunteers. Some courts and probation offices regularly send community service clients there; others decide case by case.
Start with your officer’s approved list, then confirm rules with each ministry.
South Georgia counties
Verification & documentation: Sites marked with ✅ Verified publicly state that they accept mandatory or court-ordered community service, or are commonly used by supervision programs. Policies change without notice. Always:
- Call ahead and ask specifically about your charge type and whether they accept court-ordered hours.
- Bring your judgment, probation/parole paperwork, and any service forms they need to sign.
- Get written approval from your officer, attorney, or judge before starting hours.
OACRA is not your supervising agency: OACRA does not assign community service, approve sites, or guarantee that any hours will be accepted by a court or supervision office. We provide public information so you can ask better questions and coordinate with your supervision team.
Get listed or updated: Are you a Georgia nonprofit or agency that provides structured community service or volunteer roles for justice-involved individuals? Email contact@oacra.app with your program details so we can review your listing.
