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North Dakota Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory

This directory organizes North Dakota volunteer and community-service routes that may support people navigating probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial release, deferred imposition or deferred sentence-related requirements, diversion, juvenile court-related requirements, reentry, restitution-related instructions, court-related obligations, school requirements, attorney referrals, local county instructions, public-service requirements, or community-based service goals.

Important: OACRA does not determine whether any organization, volunteer role, service site, hour log, supervisor signature, remote task, food-bank shift, shelter shift, animal-care role, thrift-store shift, Habitat/ReStore shift, municipal cleanup, county-facility task, fairgrounds task, parks task, faith-based activity, nonprofit placement, or community-service route satisfies a court order, probation condition, parole condition, supervised-release condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, juvenile court-related instruction, agency referral, attorney recommendation, school requirement, county requirement, city requirement, restitution-related instruction, or North Dakota DOCR instruction. Always confirm approval, restrictions, schedule, supervision, documentation, fees, background screening, role limits, travel rules, remote-hour acceptance, weather closures, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole officer, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before starting hours.

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Statewide & DOCR Routes DOCR • ND 211 • statewide search Eastern ND Fargo • Grand Forks • Cass • Grand Forks • Traill Central ND Bismarck • Mandan • Burleigh • Morton Northwest ND Minot • Williston • Ward • Williams Western ND Dickinson • Stark • McKenzie • Hettinger Rural, Tribal-Adjacent & Frontier Routes County • fairgrounds • remote checks Approval & Documentation Guide What to confirm before starting hours

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Statewide & North Dakota DOCR Routes

Coverage: North Dakota DOCR supervision confirmation, statewide referral/search tools, food-bank and Habitat networks, remote-service checks, and public-service confirmation paths for probation, parole, supervised release, juvenile court-related matters, diversion, deferred cases, and court-related community service.

Statewide routes DOCR, supervision, ND 211, food bank, and Habitat checks

North Dakota DOCR Parole & Probation Confirmation Route Supervision-confirmation route for people on parole, supervised probation, or related supervision. Confirm any service assignment, travel limits, reporting method, and documentation with the supervising officer before starting.

Supervision route DOCR / officer check Confirm first

Accessdocr.nd.gov parole & probation

Ask AboutOfficer approval • assigned site • travel limits • required forms • submission deadline

AreaStatewide / DOCR district offices

ND 211 Statewide referral-search route. Use it to identify nonprofit or community-based organizations, then confirm required-hour acceptance, supervision, and documentation with the actual service site and supervising authority.

Statewide referral Search route only Confirm first

Accessnd211.org

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor contact • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaStatewide North Dakota

Great Plains Food Bank Statewide food-bank route with volunteer opportunities that may include repacking meals, warehouse support, regional service-center support, and mobile pantry support. Confirm service-hour documentation first.

Food bank Statewide / regional route Confirm first

Accessgreatplainsfoodbank.org/volunteer

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaFargo / Bismarck / statewide mobile routes

Habitat / ReStore Routes in North Dakota ReStore, donation sorting, warehouse support, and build-support roles may be available through local Habitat affiliates. Confirm local affiliate rules and documentation before starting.

Habitat / ReStore Local affiliate route Confirm first

AccessHabitat ND affiliates

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • supervisor signature • court/program form • completion proof

AreaStatewide / local affiliates

Confirm-first State agency, remote, juvenile, and general service checks

State Historical Society of North Dakota Volunteer Route State-agency volunteer route that may involve heritage, museum, visitor support, or special projects. Confirm whether required community-service hours are accepted and documented before applying.

State agency route Application route Confirm first

Accesshistory.nd.gov/volunteers

Ask AboutApplication • accepted tasks • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaBismarck / statewide programs

Juvenile Court / Youth-Service Confirmation Route Youth and family routes may involve juvenile court, diversion, restitution, school-related instructions, or case-manager referrals. Confirm referral source, age rules, and documentation before participation.

Juvenile / youth route Referral-sensitive Confirm first

AccessUse the juvenile court contact, attorney, school, program coordinator, or youth case manager listed on paperwork.

Ask AboutReferral source • age limits • assigned site • completion form • deadline

AreaStatewide / local juvenile programs

Remote / Online Service Check Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural distance, winter weather, work schedule, childcare, or family obligations make in-person service difficult. Confirm acceptance before enrolling.

Remote / online Extra approval needed Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting a remote route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • fee rules • digital certificate • verification method • officer/court approval

AreaStatewide / online

Food, Shelter, Thrift, Donation & Animal Shelter Checks Local nonprofits may support service through pantry, shelter, donation, thrift, animal-care, or basic-needs tasks when approved and documented.

Nonprofit route Documentation varies Confirm first

AccessContact the direct nonprofit before scheduling and confirm with the supervising authority before beginning hours.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • background screening • supervisor signature • required form • proof of hours

AreaStatewide North Dakota

Eastern North Dakota – Fargo, Grand Forks & Red River Valley

Counties and areas: Cass, Grand Forks, Traill, Richland, Fargo, West Fargo, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Hillsboro, and nearby communities.

Named routes Food bank, shelter, Habitat, animal, and volunteer-center routes

Great Plains Food Bank – Fargo Food bank route that may include warehouse support, repacking meals, food distribution, and pantry-related tasks. Confirm service-hour documentation before scheduling.

Food bank Warehouse / distribution Confirm first

Accessgreatplainsfoodbank.org/volunteer

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaFargo / Cass County

The Salvation Army – Fargo Faith-based basic-needs route that may include meals, food pantry, donation, or community-support tasks. Confirm task clarity and documentation first.

Food / basic needs Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org Fargo

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaFargo / Cass County

Homeward Animal Shelter Animal-shelter route with shelter support tasks such as dishes, laundry, housekeeping, organizing donations, and pet-pantry support. Confirm screening and hour documentation first.

Animal shelter Shelter support Confirm first

Accesshomewardonline.org/volunteer

Ask AboutApplication • role limits • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaFargo / Cass County

Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat route for Grand Forks-area volunteer, build, donation, and ReStore-related support. Confirm local affiliate rules and service-hour documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Grand Forks route Confirm first

Accessrrvhabitat.com

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • supervisor signature • court/program form • completion proof

AreaGrand Forks / Red River Valley

Greater Grand Forks Community Service Program Community-service placement route connected to Grand Forks and surrounding communities. Confirm intake, referral, placement rules, and documentation before participating.

Community-service program Placement route Confirm first

Accessndcommunityservice.com/grandforks

Ask AboutReferral source • assigned site • intake rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaGrand Forks area

Confirm-first Mission, campus-adjacent, parks, thrift, and municipal routes

Northlands Rescue Mission Mission route with food pantry, donation sorting, meal service, work projects, and support tasks. Confirm referral, screening, and service-hour documentation first.

Mission / food pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

AccessUND volunteer listing

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaGrand Forks

UND Volunteer Network Volunteer-opportunity route for the Greater Grand Forks area. Use to identify direct providers, then confirm required-hour acceptance and documentation with the actual site.

Volunteer hub Grand Forks connector Confirm first

AccessUND volunteer network

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor contact • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaGrand Forks area

City Parks, Cleanup, Public Works & Municipal Routes Municipal assignments may include parks, cleanup, public works, facility support, litter removal, and local maintenance tasks when approved and documented.

Municipal route Parks / cleanup Confirm first

AccessContact the city, county, parks department, public works office, or supervising authority listed on paperwork.

Ask AboutReporting site • weather rules • safety gear • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaEastern North Dakota

Thrift, Donation, Clothing Closet & Faith-Based Service Routes Donation sorting, thrift, pantry, meal, clothing, cleanup, or shelter-support tasks may be available. Confirm task clarity and documentation before starting.

Donation / faith-based Task clarity needed Confirm first

AccessContact the direct thrift, pantry, church, clothing closet, or nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • inventory/cash limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaEastern ND communities

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Checks Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, supplies, shelter support, donation organization, or event help. Confirm screening and restrictions before reporting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal-control program directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaEastern ND communities

Central North Dakota – Bismarck, Mandan & Missouri Slope

Counties and areas: Burleigh, Morton, Oliver, McLean, Emmons, Bismarck, Mandan, Lincoln, Washburn, Linton, and nearby communities.

Named routes United Way, food pantry, soup cafe, shelter, and state-agency routes

Volunteer Bismarck-Mandan / Missouri Slope Area-Wide United Way Volunteer-opportunity search route for Bismarck-Mandan. Use to identify direct providers, then confirm required-hour acceptance with the actual service site and supervising authority.

Volunteer hub Bismarck-Mandan route Confirm first

Accessvolunteerbisman.com

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaBismarck / Mandan

Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry Food pantry route that may include receiving deliveries, stocking shelves, packing bags or boxes, sorting donations, cleaning, or food-runner tasks. Confirm physical requirements and documentation first.

Food pantry Packing / stocking Confirm first

AccessBismarck Emergency Food Pantry

Ask AboutPhysical requirements • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaBismarck / Burleigh County

Heavens Helpers Soup Cafe Meal-service and soup-cafe route. Confirm volunteer openings, schedule, food-handling expectations, supervision, and completion documentation before starting.

Meal service Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssoupcafe.org

Ask AboutFood-handling rules • non-religious tasks • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaBismarck / Burleigh County

The Salvation Army – Bismarck-Mandan Basic-needs route that may include food, clothing, donation, and community support. Confirm task clarity, volunteer intake, and documentation first.

Food / clothing Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org Bismarck-Mandan

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaBismarck-Mandan

Dream Center Bismarck Meal, grocery distribution, and community-resource support route. Confirm volunteer intake, role limits, faith-based task clarity, and documentation before starting.

Meals / groceries Basic-needs route Confirm first

Accessdreamcenterbismarck.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • food-handling rules • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaBismarck / Burleigh County

Confirm-first Community action, animal, county facilities, parks, and rural routes

Community Action – Bismarck Region Community action route connected to basic-needs and poverty-support services. Confirm volunteer roles, client-contact limits, and documentation before starting.

Community action Basic-needs route Confirm first

Accesscap7.com

Ask AboutVolunteer role • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaBismarck / Central ND

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, donation support, supplies, event help, or shelter support. Confirm screening and charge restrictions before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal-control program directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaBismarck-Mandan / Central ND

County Facilities & Fairgrounds Routes Maintenance, event setup, cleanup, grounds support, county facility tasks, or fairgrounds service may be available. Confirm approval and documentation first.

Fairgrounds / facilities County route Confirm first

AccessContact the county, fairgrounds, facilities office, or supervising authority before scheduling.

Ask AboutReporting site • seasonal schedule • safety rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaBurleigh / Morton counties

Parks, Cleanup, Public Works & City Routes Parks, cleanup, public works, facility support, and municipal service tasks may be available when approved and documented.

Parks / cleanup City / county route Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • weather rules • safety gear • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaBismarck-Mandan / Central ND

Rural / Remote, County Cleanup & Public-Service Checks When direct providers are limited, confirm whether remote service, county cleanup, public works, fairgrounds, or public-facility service is acceptable.

Rural route Remote / county Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting the route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • travel limits • weather closures • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaCentral ND rural counties

Northwest North Dakota – Minot, Williston & Lake Sakakawea Region

Counties and areas: Ward, Williams, Mountrail, McLean, Renville, Bottineau, Minot, Williston, Stanley, New Town, Garrison, and nearby communities.

Named routes Minot food, community action, Salvation Army, campus-adjacent, and pantry routes

The Salvation Army – Minot Food, warm meals, pantry, donation, and basic-needs support route. Confirm task clarity, volunteer intake, and documentation before starting.

Food / basic needs Faith-based route Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmy.org Minot

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaMinot / Ward County

Community Action Partnership – Minot Region Community action route connected to food pantry, community meals, and local support services. Confirm volunteer roles and documentation before starting.

Community action Food / meals Confirm first

Accesscapminotregion.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaMinot / Ward County

The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry Food pantry and community support route. Confirm volunteer openings, task clarity, supervisor signature, and documentation before starting.

Food pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Accessthelordscupboardfoodpantry.com

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • food pantry duties • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaMinot / Ward County

Minot State University Volunteer Routes Campus-adjacent volunteer route that may include food pantry restocking, organizing, donation support, or local partner projects. Confirm whether required service hours are accepted.

Volunteer hub Campus-adjacent route Confirm first

Accessminotstateu.edu/volunteer

Ask AboutDirect site • role type • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaMinot / Ward County

Confirm-first Animal, senior, Williston, parks, and rural routes

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, supplies, adoption support, event help, or shelter support. Confirm screening and restrictions before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal-control program directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaMinot / Northwest ND

Senior Center, Meals & Aging-Service Routes Senior-center and meal-support routes may include packaging, kitchen support, delivery support, facility tasks, or event help. Confirm screening and documentation first.

Senior / meals Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the direct senior center, meals program, or aging-services provider before scheduling.

Ask AboutFood-handling rules • driving rules • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaMinot / Ward County

Williston / Williams County Local Provider Checks Local food pantry, shelter, donation, thrift, church, and nonprofit routes may be available. Confirm the direct site and supervising authority before starting.

Local provider check Williams County route Confirm first

AccessUse local provider pages, city/county departments, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutAccepted site • schedule • supervisor signature • role limits • completion proof

AreaWilliston / Williams County

Parks, Cleanup, Public Works & City Routes Parks, cleanup, public works, facility support, snow/seasonal work, and municipal service tasks may be available when approved and documented.

Parks / cleanup City / county route Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • weather closures • safety gear • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaNorthwest ND

Rural / Remote, County Cleanup & Fairgrounds Checks When direct providers are limited, confirm whether remote service, county cleanup, public works, fairgrounds, or public-facility service is acceptable.

Rural route Remote / county Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting the route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • travel limits • weather closures • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaNorthwest ND rural counties

Western North Dakota – Dickinson, Badlands & Oil Patch Communities

Counties and areas: Stark, Dunn, McKenzie, Hettinger, Billings, Golden Valley, Bowman, Dickinson, Watford City, Killdeer, Medora, Bowman, and nearby communities.

Provider routes Faith-based, food, shelter, donation, Habitat, and community routes

Badlands Ministries Faith-based community organization route. Confirm available service tasks, non-religious task options, supervision, and documentation before starting.

Faith-based service Community route Confirm first

Accessbadlandsministries.org

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • supervisor signature • schedule • required form • completion proof

AreaDickinson / Stark County

Dickinson Food, Shelter, Donation & Basic-Needs Routes Local pantry, meal, donation, thrift, church, and basic-needs routes may support hours when the direct site can supervise and document the work.

Food / donation / basic needs Local provider route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct nonprofit, pantry, shelter, church, or community-service contact before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaDickinson / Stark County

Habitat / ReStore Checks in Western North Dakota ReStore, donation sorting, warehouse support, and build-related tasks may be available through local or regional Habitat routes. Confirm documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Western ND check Confirm first

AccessUse Habitat affiliate pages, ReStore pages, or supervising-authority instructions before scheduling.

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • supervisor signature • court/program form • completion proof

AreaWestern North Dakota

Watford City / McKenzie County Local Service Checks Local food pantry, church, donation, shelter, public-service, and community nonprofit routes may be available. Confirm direct site approval and documentation first.

Local provider check McKenzie County route Confirm first

AccessUse direct nonprofit, county, city, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutAccepted site • schedule • supervisor signature • role limits • completion proof

AreaWatford City / McKenzie County

Confirm-first Animal, parks, fairgrounds, rural, and highway cleanup routes

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, supplies, shelter support, donation organization, or event help. Confirm screening and restrictions before reporting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal-control program directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaWestern North Dakota

Parks, Cleanup, Public Works & City Routes Parks, cleanup, public works, facility support, litter removal, and municipal service tasks may be available when approved and documented.

Parks / cleanup City / county route Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • weather closures • safety gear • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaWestern ND communities

County Facilities & Fairgrounds Routes Fairgrounds, county facilities, grounds support, event setup, seasonal cleanup, and maintenance tasks may be available. Confirm documentation before starting.

Fairgrounds / facilities County route Confirm first

AccessContact the county, fairgrounds, facilities office, or supervising authority before scheduling.

Ask AboutReporting site • seasonal schedule • safety rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaWestern ND counties

Rural / Remote, Highway Cleanup & Public-Service Checks In rural or oil-patch communities, confirm whether remote service, highway cleanup, county cleanup, fairgrounds, or public-facility service is acceptable and safe.

Rural / highway route Remote / county Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, county, or program coordinator before selecting the route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • travel limits • winter closures • safety rules • completion proof

AreaWestern ND rural counties

Rural, Tribal-Adjacent & Frontier Routes

Coverage: rural counties, smaller towns, reservation-adjacent service areas, tribal-adjacent program checks, county facilities, fairgrounds, city offices, local parks, public works, food pantries, volunteer fire/support events, and remote-service confirmation.

Local routes County, city, tribal-adjacent, and public-service checks

County, City, Parks, Fairgrounds & Public-Facility Routes Local public-service routes may include parks, cleanup, fairgrounds, public works, county facilities, city shops, and maintenance tasks when approved and documented.

Public service County / city route Confirm first

AccessContact the county, city, parks department, public works office, fairgrounds, or supervising authority.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety rules • weather closure plan • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaRural / local North Dakota

Tribal-Adjacent Program Confirmation Route If a service site is connected to a tribal government, tribal program, reservation-based nonprofit, or tribal-adjacent service area, confirm approval and reporting rules before starting.

Tribal-adjacent check Jurisdiction-sensitive Confirm first

AccessConfirm directly with the supervising authority and the tribal, nonprofit, or program contact before beginning hours.

Ask AboutJurisdiction instructions • reporting rules • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaReservation-adjacent / tribal-adjacent areas

Rural Food Pantry, Meal & Church-Based Service Routes In smaller towns, food pantries, churches, community meals, and local nonprofits may be the most practical routes. Confirm task clarity and documentation before starting.

Food / faith-based Rural route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct pantry, church, meal program, or local nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutNon-religious tasks • supervisor signature • schedule • required form • completion proof

AreaRural North Dakota

Confirm-first Weather, travel, remote, and deadline-sensitive routes

Winter Weather, Travel Distance & Site-Access Check Winter storms, long driving distances, limited public transportation, and seasonal closures can affect whether hours can be completed and documented on time.

Weather / travel check Deadline-sensitive Confirm first

AccessDiscuss travel, schedule, and weather backup options with the supervising authority and service site before beginning.

Ask AboutWeather closure policy • travel approval • backup dates • supervisor signature • deadline

AreaStatewide / rural routes

Remote / Online Service Confirmation Remote service may help when distance, disability, transportation, winter weather, work schedule, or family obligations limit in-person service. Confirm whether it counts before enrolling.

Remote / online Extra approval needed Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before using any remote platform.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • paid-service rules • certificate format • verification method • deadline

AreaStatewide / online

Community Event, Civic Club & Local Public-Service Checks Small-town service may include community events, civic clubs, public cleanups, county events, or local support projects. Confirm who supervises and signs the proof before starting.

Community event route Local supervision needed Confirm first

AccessUse local government offices, civic organizations, event coordinators, or supervising-authority instructions.

Ask AboutEvent supervisor • task list • safety rules • signed hours • completion letter

AreaRural / frontier communities

Approval, Restrictions & Documentation Guide

Use this guide before starting hours. North Dakota users should pay special attention to the judgment, probation or parole conditions, deferred sentence or diversion paperwork, supervising-officer instructions, assigned work-site rules, written proof, travel limits, remote-hour rules, rural/frontier access, winter weather, tribal-adjacent program instructions, county/city public-service rules, and whether the organization can document exact dates and hours worked.

Confirm the site before starting

Ask whether the organization is a nonprofit, public agency, city or county program, school-approved route, food bank, shelter, Habitat/ReStore, fairgrounds, parks department, municipal assignment, or other acceptable service site for the specific North Dakota requirement.

Follow court and supervision instructions

Users on probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial release, diversion, deferred sentence-related status, juvenile court-related status, or court-supervised status should follow the instructions of the court, supervising officer, probation/parole officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator.

Assigned placements may control

Some cases may require an assigned work site, officer-directed placement, program referral, county route, or specific documentation process. Confirm whether you may choose the site yourself before beginning any hours.

Get documentation rules in writing

Confirm who signs the hour sheet, whether a court/program form is required, whether a completion letter must be on letterhead, and whether the organization can document dates, hours, tasks, supervisor name, phone, and email.

Rural/frontier routes need extra planning

In rural North Dakota counties, travel distance, winter weather, seasonal roads, limited public transportation, fairgrounds schedules, and staff availability can affect whether hours can be completed and documented on time.

Tribal-adjacent routes need added confirmation

If the service site is connected to a tribal government, tribal program, reservation-based nonprofit, or tribal-adjacent service area, confirm approval, documentation, jurisdictional instructions, and reporting requirements with the supervising authority and the program before beginning hours.

Faith-based sites need task clarity

Food pantry, clothing closet, meal service, cleanup, donation sorting, or shelter-support tasks may be treated differently from worship, religious instruction, choir, ushering, evangelism, or membership activities. Confirm what counts before starting.

Animal, youth, shelter, and client-facing routes may be restricted

Animal shelters, youth programs, shelters, schools, senior programs, delivery routes, and client-facing programs may have age, screening, charge-type, safety, training, driving, or supervision restrictions. Confirm the role before reporting.

Remote or online service needs extra approval

Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural distance, winter weather, work schedule, childcare, or family obligations make in-person service difficult, but some courts or programs may reject online hours or paid service. Confirm first.

Weather and safety matter

Ask whether the site has a winter-weather closure policy, highway travel restrictions, safety equipment requirements, backup dates, and a process for documenting hours if a shift is cancelled due to weather or road conditions.

Deadlines and verification matter

Ask when proof must be submitted, whether late verification is accepted, whether hours must be completed before a review date, and whether the organization can provide signed documentation quickly enough to meet the court, officer, school, or program deadline.

Keep your own records

Keep copies of schedules, emails, sign-in sheets, signed hour logs, completion letters, supervisor contact information, and any approval messages from the court, officer, attorney, or program coordinator.

OACRA disclaimer: This North Dakota 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, volunteer-placement, employment, tax, nonprofit-compliance, clinical, medical, emergency, transportation, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, court, county, city, school, library, parks, public works, fairgrounds, tribal-government, tribal-program, juvenile-program, prosecutor, defense, or public-agency advice. OACRA does not verify in real time that an organization is accepting volunteers, accepting court-related community service, able to supervise a specific person, able to sign a specific form, or approved for a specific court, probation office, parole office, supervised-release condition, pretrial services program, diversion program, deferred sentence-related requirement, juvenile court-related program, attorney referral, school requirement, agency referral, county requirement, city requirement, restitution-related instruction, public-service requirement, or community-service obligation. Users should confirm approval, eligibility, restrictions, background screening, task limits, schedule, fees, transportation, county/city travel, weather procedures, road conditions, intake requirements, supervision, documentation, reporting, remote-service rules, tribal-adjacent program instructions, extension rules, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole officer, attorney, case manager, program coordinator, referring agency, and organization before beginning service hours. For emergencies, immediate danger, or urgent safety concerns, call 911.