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Rhode Island Court-Ordered Community Service Directory

Find Rhode Island nonprofit and public-service placements for court, probation, diversion, DMV, school, or program-required hours. Confirm approval, restrictions, scheduling, supervision, and documentation with the referring authority and organization before starting.

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Statewide & Court-Route Connectors Volunteer RI • DMV/court route check • 2-1-1 once • statewide food bank note Providence County Providence • Pawtucket • Central Falls • Woonsocket • North Providence Kent County Warwick • Coventry • West Warwick • East Greenwich Washington County South Kingstown • Westerly • Narragansett • Charlestown • Peace Dale Bristol & Newport Counties Bristol • Warren • Barrington • Newport • Middletown • Portsmouth Approval & Documentation Guide What to confirm before starting hours

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Statewide & Court-Route Connectors

Coverage: statewide and multi-county connectors. Use these routes as starting points, then confirm the specific court, probation/parole instruction, pretrial or diversion agreement, DMV instruction, school requirement, attorney referral, agency referral, or program documentation rule before starting hours.

Confirm-first Statewide volunteer and referral routes

Volunteer Rhode Island / Court-ordered volunteer search Statewide volunteer connector where users can search available opportunities, including court-ordered service opportunities where listed. Confirm each host organization's requirements before starting.

Volunteer hub Statewide route Confirm first

Accessvolunteerrhodeisland.org

Ask AboutCourt-ordered eligibility • nonprofit host • required form • site supervisor • proof of hours

AreaStatewide / online search

United Way / 2-1-1 Rhode Island local referral route Use once as a statewide backup to locate local food pantries, shelters, cleanup projects, volunteer centers, and nonprofit routes. Confirm directly with the actual site before counting hours.

Referral route Statewide backup Confirm site

Access211ri.org • Dial 2-1-1

Ask AboutActual host site • nonprofit status • signature ability • accepted tasks • documentation

AreaStatewide

DMV / DUI-related community-service route check For Rhode Island DMV public community service, use a nonprofit organization and follow the Driver Retraining documentation instructions. Online service is not accepted by the RI DMV.

DMV check Court route Confirm first

AccessConfirm directly with the DMV Adjudication Office, court, attorney, or supervising agency before starting.

Ask AboutNonprofit status • original letterhead • authorized signature • hours completed • 120-day deadline

AreaStatewide

Confirm-first Statewide food, animal care, and remote checks

Rhode Island Community Food Bank route check Statewide hunger-relief network headquartered in Providence. Current warehouse volunteer rules may limit individual or court-mandated hours, so confirm before relying on this route.

Food / pantry Statewide network Restrictions may apply

Accessrifoodbank.org/volunteer • (401) 942-6325

Ask AboutIndividual vs group shifts • court/DMV hours • warehouse rules • local pantry alternatives • proof

AreaStatewide / Providence

Rhode Island SPCA route check Animal-care and support route. Confirm volunteer onboarding, age limits, screening, allowed tasks, and documentation ability before starting hours.

Animal care Screening likely Confirm first

Accessrispca.org/volunteer • (401) 438-8150

Ask AboutScreening • animal-contact limits • training • schedule • proof of hours

AreaWarwick / statewide animal route

Remote or online service check Remote or online service requires advance written approval from the referring authority. The Rhode Island DMV does not accept online public community service.

Remote check Documentation route Written approval first

AccessUse only after direct approval from the court, supervising officer, attorney, school, or referring agency; do not use for RI DMV public community service.

Ask AboutWritten permission • nonprofit status • identity verification • online proof • certificate format

AreaStatewide / online

Providence County

Coverage: Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Woonsocket, North Providence, Cranston-area routes, and Blackstone Valley routes. Confirm that the organization is currently accepting community-service volunteers and can sign the required hour documentation.

Local routes Shelter, food, community kitchen, and basic-needs routes

Crossroads Rhode Island Shelter, meal-service, warehouse, donation, and basic-needs support route. Call before scheduling because roles and documentation ability may vary by program.

Shelter / meals Donation support Call first

Accesscrossroadsri.org • (401) 521-2255

Ask AboutAvailable shifts • client-contact limits • donation tasks • supervisor signature • hour log

AreaProvidence County

Providence Rescue Mission Kitchen, shelter, clothing, food pantry, and donation-support route. Confirm non-worship task clarity and whether the organization can document court-related hours.

Kitchen / shelter Faith-based route Confirm documentation

Accessprovidencerescuemission.org • (401) 421-1867

Ask AboutKitchen role • clothing room • non-worship tasks • supervisor signature • proof format

AreaProvidence

Amos House volunteer route check Soup kitchen and community-support route. Confirm current volunteer openings, lifting/attire rules, age limits, and whether court-related documentation can be signed.

Soup kitchen Basic needs Confirm first

Accessamoshouse.com • (401) 272-0220

Ask AboutSoup kitchen shifts • age/lifting rules • attire • supervisor signature • court-hour proof

AreaProvidence

Community Action Partnership of Providence County pantry route Food pantry support route connected to Community Action Partnership of Providence County. Confirm current shifts, physical requirements, and documentation before starting.

Food pantry Community action Confirm first

Accesscappri.org • (401) 273-2000

Ask AboutPantry tasks • shift schedule • lifting rules • signature • required form

AreaProvidence

Local routes Habitat, animal care, faith-based, and Blackstone Valley routes

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence Construction, home repair, and ReStore-adjacent support route. Confirm court-related acceptance, site schedule, safety rules, and documentation ability before starting.

Habitat / build ReStore route Safety rules

Accesshabitatpvd.org

Ask AboutCourt-hour acceptance • safety waiver • shift site • tools/PPE • proof of hours

AreaGreater Providence

Providence Animal Rescue League route check Animal-care, events, and community-program support route. Confirm onboarding, training, age limits, screening, and whether court-related hours can be documented.

Animal care Screening likely Confirm first

Accessparl.org/volunteer

Ask AboutTraining • animal-contact limits • event support • court-hour proof • supervisor signature

AreaProvidence

Because He Lives Ministries / All Saints Church route check Food pantry and farm-work route listed in community-service referral context. Confirm current open hours, contact person, accepted tasks, and non-worship service clarity.

Food pantry Faith-based route Confirm first

Access323 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket • (401) 769-6175

Ask AboutMrs. Dempster • food pantry tasks • farm tasks • age limits • supervisor signature

AreaWoonsocket

Pawtucket Backpackers route check Food-packing and delivery-support route for students facing food insecurity. Confirm current shift signup, age requirements, and court-hour documentation ability.

Food packing Youth support Confirm first

AccessJoanne Bonollo • (401) 243-4411 • pawtucketbackpackers@gmail.com

Ask AboutShift signup • packing tasks • delivery limits • supervisor signature • proof

AreaPawtucket

Anchor Recovery Center — Public Defender referral Cleaning and general support placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender. The January 2025 referral list states that no referral is required and lists no restrictions.

RI Public Defender listCleaningConfirm current

Access249 Main Street, Pawtucket • (401) 721-5100

Ask AboutCurrent application • available shifts • supervisor signature • hour letter

AreaPawtucket / Providence County

Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) Clerical, maintenance, and cleaning placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; the referral list notes a restriction for sex offenses.

RI Public Defender listClerical / maintenanceRestrictions apply

Access340 Lockwood Street, Providence • (401) 351-6960

Ask AboutCall or email process • restrictions • schedule • documentation

AreaProvidence County

Emmanuel House Homeless Shelter Donation sorting, food service, and cleaning placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; age 18 or older is required.

RI Public Defender listShelter supportAge 18+

Access239 Public Street, Providence • (401) 421-7888

Ask AboutCurrent openings • age rule • shift supervisor • proof of hours

AreaProvidence County

Our Lady of Grace — Johnston Maintenance and general-labor placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; the referral list notes a restriction for sex offenses.

RI Public Defender listGeneral laborRestrictions apply

Access4 Lafayette Street, Johnston • (401) 231-2220

Ask AboutCall first • accepted work • restrictions • signed letter

AreaJohnston / Providence County

PICA Food Pantry Food-sorting placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender. The January 2025 referral list lists no restrictions.

RI Public Defender listFood pantryConfirm current

Access15 Hayes Street, Providence • (401) 744-7468

Ask AboutCurrent hours • pantry tasks • supervisor • confirmation letter

AreaProvidence County

Rhode Island Donation Exchange Clothing and furniture sorting, moving, and janitorial work listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; drug-charge and sex-offense restrictions are noted.

RI Public Defender listDonations / furnitureRestrictions apply

Access20 River Avenue, Providence • (401) 831-5511

Ask AboutCall first • lifting requirements • restrictions • documentation

AreaProvidence County

Save The Bay Office, cleaning, landscaping, cleanup, and event-support placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender, with seasonal opportunities beyond Providence.

RI Public Defender listCleanup / eventsSeasonal

Accesssavebay.org/volunteer • (401) 272-3540 ext. 130

Ask AboutEvent schedule • age 16+ • location • supervisor letter

AreaProvidence / seasonal statewide

Smith Hill Community Development Corporation Community-stewardship placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; restrictions are noted for sex offenses and certain gang affiliations.

RI Public Defender listStewardshipRestrictions apply

Access231 Douglas Avenue, Providence • (401) 521-0159 ext. 1

Ask AboutCall or email • restrictions • assigned duties • proof

AreaProvidence County

St. Michael's Church General community-support work listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender. The January 2025 referral list states no restrictions, but scheduling is by advance contact.

RI Public Defender listGeneral supportCall first

Access239 Oxford Street, Providence • (401) 781-7210

Ask AboutCall first • non-worship tasks • supervisor • signed letter

AreaProvidence County

West End Community Center Yard work, kitchen help, and other support tasks listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; drug-charge and sex-offense restrictions are noted.

RI Public Defender listKitchen / yard workRestrictions apply

Access109 Bucklin Street, Providence • (401) 781-4242

Ask AboutCurrent availability • restrictions • assigned supervisor • proof

AreaProvidence County

Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary Animal-care and cleaning placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender, with applicants evaluated case by case.

RI Public Defender listAnimal careCase review

Access266 Mendon Road, Woonsocket • (401) 765-4174

Ask AboutApplication • case review • animal-care duties • documentation

AreaWoonsocket / Providence County

Kent County

Coverage: Warwick, Coventry, West Warwick, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, and nearby Kent County routes. Confirm role restrictions, background-screening, schedule, documentation, and court/DMV/supervision approval before starting.

Local routes Community action, municipal, food, and basic-needs routes

West Bay Community Action Food, community support, and basic-needs route. Call first to confirm current volunteer openings and documentation ability.

Food / support Community action Call first

Accesswestbaycap.org • (401) 732-4660

Ask AboutAccepted tasks • schedule • supervision • required form • hour log

AreaKent County

Coventry Human Services food bank route check Municipal human-services food bank and community-support route. Confirm whether court-related or program-related hours are accepted before starting.

Food bank Municipal route Confirm first

Accesscoventryri.gov • Food Bank: (401) 822-9199

Ask AboutVolunteer availability • municipal approval • signature • schedule • task limits

AreaCoventry

Project Hand Up route check Food-assistance and grocery-support nonprofit route. Confirm volunteer openings, tasks, schedule, and whether required hour documentation can be signed.

Food support Community route Confirm first

Accessprojecthandup.net

Ask AboutVolunteer shifts • grocery support • supervisor signature • nonprofit proof • hour log

AreaWarwick / Kent County

Local routes Animal care, thrift, and public-service checks

Rhode Island SPCA — Warwick route check Animal-care and shelter-support route. Confirm screening, training, animal-contact rules, age limits, and court-hour documentation ability.

Animal care Screening likely Confirm first

Accessrispca.org/volunteer • (401) 438-8150

Ask AboutVolunteer application • screening • training • role restrictions • proof of hours

AreaWarwick

Kent County thrift, pantry, and faith-based route check Donation sorting, clothing closet, church pantry, and community meal routes may be available through local nonprofits. Confirm non-worship task clarity and documentation first.

Food / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

AccessContact the specific pantry, thrift store, church pantry, clothing closet, or nonprofit before starting.

Ask AboutNon-worship task • donation sorting • cash/register limits • supervisor signature • proof

AreaKent County

Kent County parks, cleanup, and municipal route check Public-service routes may include cleanup, parks, library, or town-supported projects. Confirm whether the town or nonprofit host can supervise and sign required forms.

Public service Municipal route Confirm first

AccessContact the city/town department or nonprofit host before starting.

Ask AboutOfficial supervisor • sign-in/out • tools/PPE • insurance/waiver • proof of hours

AreaKent County

Anchor Recovery Center II — Public Defender referral Maintenance, cleaning, and clerical placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; the referral list notes a restriction for sex offenses.

RI Public Defender listMaintenance / clericalRestrictions apply

Access890 Centreville Road, Warwick • (401) 831-9327

Ask AboutApply in person • restrictions • schedule • hour letter

AreaWarwick / Kent County

Habitat West Bay & Northern RI — Community Service Requests Habitat provides a dedicated community-service request process. Court-ordered roles may be limited by conviction, and money handling and pickups are not permitted.

Direct court-service formHabitat / ReStoreRole restrictions

AccessCommunity service request form

Ask AboutConviction limits • probation officer details • site supervisor • permitted duties

AreaKent / Northern Rhode Island

Washington County

Coverage: South Kingstown, Westerly, Narragansett, Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, Exeter, North Kingstown-adjacent routes, Peace Dale, Wakefield, and South County routes. Confirm transportation, seasonal schedules, and supervisor signature before starting.

Local routes Food, community center, and basic-needs routes

Jonnycake Center for Hope route check Pantry, meal, and community-support route in Peace Dale / South Kingstown. Confirm orientation, current volunteer needs, and hour-documentation ability.

Pantry / meals Community support Orientation likely

Accessjonnycakecenter.org • (401) 789-1559

Ask AboutOrientation • pantry tasks • schedule • signature • required form

AreaPeace Dale / South Kingstown

Jonnycake Center of Westerly route check Food, clothing, donation, and community-support route serving Westerly-Chariho. Confirm volunteer coordinator instructions and court-hour documentation ability.

Food / clothing Community route Call/email first

Accessjonnycake.org • (401) 377-8069 ext. 114 • volunteer@jonnycake.org

Ask AboutPantry tasks • clothing support • schedule • supervisor signature • documentation

AreaWesterly / Chariho

Animal Rescue Rhode Island route check Animal-care and pet-food-pantry support route. Confirm onboarding, animal-contact limits, training, age limits, and documentation before starting hours.

Animal care Pet pantry route Screening likely

Accessanimalrescueri.org • (401) 783-7606

Ask AboutTraining • animal-care rules • pet pantry tasks • schedule • proof of hours

AreaPeace Dale / Wakefield

Local routes Habitat, ReStore, public-service, and coastal routes

South County Habitat for Humanity / ReStore Habitat, construction, home-repair, ReStore, pickup, and donation-support route. Confirm court-hour acceptance, waiver, safety rules, and documentation ability.

Habitat / ReStore Build support Safety rules

Accesssouthcountyhabitat.org • (401) 213-6711

Ask AboutBuild vs ReStore tasks • waiver • tools/PPE • minor rules • proof of hours

AreaWashington County / South County

Washington County parks, beach cleanup, and conservation route check Beach, park, trail, conservation, and community cleanup routes may be available seasonally. Confirm official supervision and documentation before starting.

Public service Cleanup route Seasonal

AccessContact the town, nonprofit, cleanup organizer, or conservation group before starting.

Ask AboutOfficial supervisor • weather cancellation • tools/PPE • sign-in/out • proof

AreaWashington County

Washington County pantry, thrift, and faith-based route check Local church pantries, thrift stores, clothing closets, and meal programs may accept volunteers. Confirm non-worship tasks and supervisor signature before relying on hours.

Food / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

AccessContact the specific nonprofit, pantry, church pantry, clothing closet, or thrift route before starting.

Ask AboutNon-worship task • cash/register limits • donation sorting • signature • proof of hours

AreaWashington County

Kingstown Crossings / Crossroads RI Groundskeeping, janitorial work, and apartment-turnover support listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; age and offense restrictions are noted.

RI Public Defender listGrounds / janitorialRestrictions apply

Access11 Merrill Lane, North Kingstown • (401) 294-7723

Ask AboutCall first • age 18+ • restrictions • supervisor letter

AreaNorth Kingstown / Washington County

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Home repair, painting, and construction placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; transportation is required and offense restrictions apply.

RI Public Defender listHome repairTransportation needed

AccessEast Beach Road, Charlestown • (401) 601-5621

Ask AboutProject availability • transportation • restrictions • documentation

AreaCharlestown / Washington County

Southern Rhode Island Volunteers — Court-Ordered Service SRIV states that it may place qualifying individuals in court-ordered service appropriate to its programs after registration and screening.

Court-service pathwayVolunteer matchingScreening required

Accesssouthernrivol.org

Ask AboutEligibility screening • offense exclusions • current placement • hour reporting

AreaSouthern Rhode Island

Bristol & Newport Counties

Coverage: Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, and East Bay routes. Confirm county access, transportation, ferry/bridge logistics where relevant, background-screening, and documentation before starting.

East Bay routes Food, community action, pantry, and basic-needs routes

East Bay Community Action Program route check Food pantry, community support, and East Bay basic-needs route. Confirm current volunteer site, background-check rules, and court-hour documentation ability.

Food pantry Community action Confirm first

Accessebcap.org • (401) 437-1000

Ask AboutSite location • pantry role • background check • schedule • signature

AreaBristol / Newport / East Bay

Tap-In pantry route check East Bay pantry, cleaning supplies, and basic-needs route. Confirm volunteer availability, service tasks, and documentation ability before starting.

Food pantry East Bay route Confirm first

Access281 County Road, Barrington • (401) 247-1444

Ask AboutPantry tasks • donation sorting • schedule • supervisor signature • proof

AreaBarrington / Bristol County

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center route check Community service, food pantry, meal, and community-support route in Newport. Call first to confirm current volunteer openings and required documentation.

Food / pantry Community center Call first

Accessmlkccenter.org • (401) 846-4828

Ask AboutVolunteer orientation • food pantry tasks • meal support • signature • hour log

AreaNewport

East Bay routes Animal, ReStore, thrift, and public-service checks

Potter League route check Animal-care and community-support route in Newport County. Confirm onboarding, background checks, training, age limits, and documentation ability before starting.

Animal care Screening likely Confirm first

Accesspotterleague.org/volunteer

Ask AboutTraining • animal-contact limits • shift schedule • supervisor signature • proof

AreaMiddletown / Newport County

East Bay thrift, pantry, and faith-based route check Donation sorting, thrift, church pantry, clothing closet, and food pantry routes may be available across Bristol and Newport counties. Confirm non-worship task clarity and documentation first.

Food / thrift Faith-based route Confirm first

AccessContact the specific pantry, thrift store, faith-based pantry, clothing closet, or nonprofit before starting.

Ask AboutNon-worship task • donation sorting • cash/register restrictions • signature • proof

AreaBristol / Newport counties

Bristol and Newport parks, library, and municipal route check Municipal cleanup, parks, library, and public-service routes may be available. Confirm whether the town/city or host organization can supervise and sign required forms.

Public service Municipal route Confirm first

AccessContact the relevant city/town department, library, cleanup organizer, or nonprofit host before starting.

Ask AboutOfficial supervisor • sign-in/out • tools/PPE • role limits • proof of hours

AreaBristol / Newport counties

Easton's Beach — City of Newport Public-maintenance placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender, including setup, litter pickup, sand removal, and general labor; age and offense restrictions are noted.

RI Public Defender listMunicipal / beachRestrictions apply

Access175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport • (401) 845-5810

Ask AboutCall to apply • age 16+ • restrictions • supervisor letter

AreaNewport County

Good Neighbors — Riverside Food service, cooking, and cleaning placement listed by the Rhode Island Public Defender; volunteers must be 16 or older, with parental consent for minors.

RI Public Defender listMeals / cleaningAge 16+

Access55 Turner Avenue, Riverside • (401) 433-0045

Ask AboutApply in person • age rule • available shifts • documentation

AreaRiverside / Bristol County

Approval, Restrictions & Documentation Guide

Use this guide before starting hours. It helps users, families, case managers, attorneys, and referral partners avoid hours being rejected because the role, site, supervisor, documentation, or schedule did not match the requirement.

Confirm the site before starting

Ask whether the organization is a nonprofit, public agency, municipal program, school-approved route, DMV-approved route, or other acceptable community-service site for the specific requirement. Confirm whether the court, officer, attorney, DMV, or program must approve the placement first.

Confirm role restrictions

Some roles may be limited based on the case, background, age, transportation, workplace safety, client contact, children or vulnerable adults on site, animal contact, cash handling, inventory access, driving, tools, or remote-service rules. Ask before scheduling.

Get documentation rules in writing

Confirm who signs the hour sheet, what form is required, whether letterhead is needed, whether a supervisor phone number or email must be included, and whether the organization can document dates, hours, tasks, and completion.

Keep your own proof

Keep a personal log with date, arrival time, departure time, task, supervisor name, phone/email, and any signed forms. Take photos of completed forms only when allowed and never photograph clients, minors, records, or restricted areas.

Official referral source: Several placements in this directory were identified through the Rhode Island Public Defender Community Service Referral List , updated January 2025. Availability, restrictions, contact information, and acceptance may change; confirm directly with the organization and referring authority before beginning service.

OACRA disclaimer: This Rhode Island Court-Ordered Community Service Directory is provided for resource-navigation and referral-support purposes only. OACRA is independent and does not provide legal, clinical, medical, emergency, DMV, supervision, insurance, or case-management advice. OACRA does not determine whether any provider, nonprofit, public agency, municipal program, volunteer role, community-service placement, online task, food pantry shift, shelter-support role, thrift-store shift, animal-care role, Habitat/ReStore role, faith-based activity, cleanup project, hour log, certificate, signature, or documentation satisfies a court order, probation condition, parole condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, DMV requirement, attorney recommendation, school requirement, evaluator recommendation, agency referral, or program requirement. Always confirm approval, restrictions, attendance, payment, reporting, supervision, background-screening, travel, role limits, documentation, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, DMV, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before enrolling or starting hours.