Idaho Community Service
Idaho Court-Ordered Community Service (Reentry-Friendly Options)
A statewide directory of Idaho nonprofits and programs that may accept court-ordered community service. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer before starting any hours.
Tip: Search “food bank”, “Habitat”, “volunteer”, “Boise”, “Twin Falls”, or your county.
Region 1 — Southwest Idaho (Boise / Treasure Valley)
Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Boise Counties
✅ Verified Court-Friendly Starting Points
The Idaho Foodbank — Boise
Major statewide hunger-relief organization; frequently accepts court-ordered community service.
Major statewide hunger-relief organization; frequently accepts court-ordered community service.
Ask about shift logs.
(208) 336-9643
Boise Rescue Mission — Volunteer
Shelter, meal service, and community assistance; often works with court-ordered individuals.
Shelter, meal service, and community assistance; often works with court-ordered individuals.
Bring required paperwork.
(208) 343-2389
🛠️ Eligible Volunteer Sites (Confirm First)
Habitat for Humanity Boise — ReStore & Builds
Construction and retail support; confirm acceptance of court-ordered volunteers.
Construction and retail support; confirm acceptance of court-ordered volunteers.
Safety orientation required.
(208) 375-5256
Salvation Army Nampa
Thrift store + community support programs; court acceptance varies.
Thrift store + community support programs; court acceptance varies.
Call before starting hours.
(208) 467-6586
Region 2 — South Central Idaho (Twin Falls / Magic Valley)
Twin Falls, Jerome, Minidoka, Cassia, Gooding
✅ Verified Start Here
Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley
Known to allow community service hours for builds and ReStore support.
Known to allow community service hours for builds and ReStore support.
Confirm sign-off rules.
(208) 735-1233
Valley House Homeless Shelter
Shelter meal prep, cleaning, donation sorting; commonly accepts community-service volunteers.
Shelter meal prep, cleaning, donation sorting; commonly accepts community-service volunteers.
Ask for supervisor signoff.
(208) 736-0121
🛠️ Eligible Additional Options
Jerome Food Pantry
Volunteer-supported food assistance; call for court-service eligibility.
Volunteer-supported food assistance; call for court-service eligibility.
Court approval needed.
(208) 324-4470
Region 3 — Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls / Pocatello)
Bonneville, Bannock, Bingham, Madison, Jefferson
✅ Verified Recommended Sites
Community Food Basket — Idaho Falls
Large volunteer base; known to accept community service volunteers.
Large volunteer base; known to accept community service volunteers.
Ask for volunteer coordinator.
(208) 524-0994
Aid For Friends — Pocatello
Homeless shelter offering meals, cleaning tasks, and food sorting opportunities.
Homeless shelter offering meals, cleaning tasks, and food sorting opportunities.
Bring court paperwork.
(208) 232-5669
🛠️ Eligible Confirm With Officer
Habitat for Humanity Pocatello
Build sites + ReStore volunteer options; confirm if they accept court-ordered service.
Build sites + ReStore volunteer options; confirm if they accept court-ordered service.
Safety gear required.
(208) 233-9081
Region 4 — North Idaho (Coeur d’Alene / Panhandle)
Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone
✅ Verified Start Here
Union Gospel Mission — Coeur d’Alene
Meal service, donation sorting, and facility support; often accepts community service volunteers.
Meal service, donation sorting, and facility support; often accepts community service volunteers.
Ask for coordinator.
(208) 665-4673
Bonner Community Food Bank — Sandpoint
Food distribution, sorting, and general volunteer tasks.
Food distribution, sorting, and general volunteer tasks.
Confirm documentation policy.
(208) 263-3663
🛠️ Eligible Additional Options
Habitat for Humanity North Idaho
Build and ReStore volunteer work; must confirm acceptance of court-ordered hours.
Build and ReStore volunteer work; must confirm acceptance of court-ordered hours.
Call prior to scheduling.
(208) 762-4663
Statewide & Online (Best Starting Points)
Use these from anywhere in Idaho.
✅ Verified Statewide Hubs
The Idaho Foodbank — Statewide Network
Multiple distribution partners across Idaho that may accept court-ordered service.
Multiple distribution partners across Idaho that may accept court-ordered service.
Ask which sites accept court hours.
(208) 336-9643
VolunteerMatch — Idaho
Search volunteer opportunities and filter by location and organization type.
Search volunteer opportunities and filter by location and organization type.
Confirm eligibility before signing up.
Online
🛠️ Eligible General Volunteer Programs
Salvation Army — Idaho Locations
Thrift stores, pantries, and community centers; eligibility varies by location.
Thrift stores, pantries, and community centers; eligibility varies by location.
Ask if they sign court logs.
Statewide
Before You Begin: Confirm your placement with your officer. Ask the nonprofit if they will (1) sign your log, (2) verify hours, and (3) provide a supervisor contact.
Rural Idaho: Some counties have limited volunteer sites. Officers may approve alternatives or virtual opportunities when options are limited.
Provider updates: Idaho nonprofits may request listing updates at contact@oacra.app.
