South Carolina Community Service

Community Service
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified nonprofits & municipal programs 🛠️ Check with your officer for approval

South Carolina Court-Approved & Reentry-Friendly Community Service

This directory lists community service programs across South Carolina that may be accepted by probation, parole, pretrial services, or diversion programs. Always verify approval with your supervising officer before completing hours.

Upstate (Greenville–Spartanburg)

Counties: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Cherokee, Union

✅ Verified Major Service Sites

Harvest Hope Food Bank (Upstate – Greenville)
Structured volunteer shifts (sorting/packing/distribution) often accepted for service hours.
Greenville
Project Host
Soup kitchen and food programs with sign-up volunteer shifts.
Greenville
United Ministries
Volunteer roles supporting basic needs programs and community services.
Greenville
FoodShare South Carolina (Statewide)
Volunteer opportunities include packing and delivering fresh food boxes.
Upstate + Statewide
United Way of the Piedmont — Volunteer Portal
Connects volunteers to local community opportunities across the region.
Spartanburg

🛠️ Confirm first Needs Officer Approval

Greenville Humane Society
Animal shelter volunteer roles; approval varies based on charges and supervision terms.
Greenville
Greenville County Animal Care — Volunteer Program
Volunteer orientation + requirements apply; confirm eligibility first.
Greenville County
PalmettoPride — Adopt-a-Highway / Cleanups
Statewide volunteer cleanup programs; confirm if outdoor work is allowed under your conditions.
Statewide

Midlands (Columbia & Surrounding)

Counties: Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Sumter, Fairfield, Newberry, Calhoun

✅ Verified Major Service Sites

Harvest Hope Food Bank (Midlands – Columbia)
Volunteer shifts supporting food sorting, packing, and distribution.
Columbia
Transitions Homeless Center
Volunteer roles supporting shelter services and community programs.
Columbia
Oliver Gospel Mission
Community service-friendly volunteer roles supporting meals and mission services.
Columbia
City of Columbia Animal Services — Volunteer Programs
Municipal volunteer options; confirm any animal-contact restrictions first.
Columbia

🛠️ Confirm first Needs Officer Approval

PalmettoPride — Community Cleanups
Outdoor cleanup opportunities statewide; confirm if suitable for your case.
Midlands + Statewide
FoodShare South Carolina — Volunteer
Support packing/delivery; confirm acceptance for community service hours.
Statewide

Lowcountry (Charleston Tri-County & Coast)

Counties: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton

✅ Verified Major Service Sites

Lowcountry Food Bank — Volunteer
Packing/sorting and program support across coastal counties.
Charleston Area
Neighbors Together
Meal service and resource hub with volunteer opportunities.
North Charleston
Trident United Way — Volunteer
Volunteer engagement portal connecting to tri-county opportunities.
Tri-County

🛠️ Confirm first Needs Officer Approval

PalmettoPride — Adopt-a-Highway / Cleanups
Community cleanup opportunities; confirm safety + supervision rules.
Lowcountry + Statewide
FoodShare South Carolina — Volunteer
Packing/delivery support; confirm acceptance for hours.
Statewide

Pee Dee & Grand Strand

Counties: Horry, Georgetown, Florence, Darlington, Marion, Dillon, Marlboro

✅ Verified Major Service Sites

Harvest Hope Food Bank (Pee Dee – Florence)
Volunteer shifts and group sign-up options by location.
Florence
Lowcountry Food Bank — Volunteer (Coastal Counties)
Volunteer activities include packing/sorting and program/distribution support.
Grand Strand
PalmettoPride — Find/Join a Cleanup
Cleanup events and resources statewide; confirm if accepted for hours.
Statewide

🛠️ Confirm first Needs Officer Approval

FoodShare South Carolina — Volunteer
Packing/delivery support; confirm officer approval and provider acceptance.
Statewide

CSRA & South Midlands

Counties: Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell, Orangeburg, Bamberg, Allendale

✅ Verified Major Service Sites

United Way of Aiken County — Volunteer
Volunteer form and community placement connections.
Aiken
PalmettoPride — Adopt-a-Highway / Cleanups
Statewide cleanup programs; confirm safety and supervision requirements.
Statewide

🛠️ Confirm first Needs Officer Approval

Harvest Hope Food Bank — Volunteer (Multiple Locations)
Choose location (Midlands/Pee Dee/Upstate). Confirm acceptance for hours in your county.
Multi-site
FoodShare South Carolina — Volunteer
Volunteer roles supporting packing/delivery; confirm officer approval first.
Statewide

Directory Use Disclaimer

OACRA provides publicly available information to help you locate community service programs. OACRA is not a court, probation office, or legal service provider.

  • Always verify approval with your supervising officer before completing hours.
  • OACRA does not endorse or guarantee acceptance of listed programs.
  • Availability, hours, and requirements change frequently—always confirm with the provider.
  • OACRA does not intervene with courts, probation officers, or attorneys.
  • Listing does not imply affiliation with the South Carolina Department of Corrections or any agency.
Abe Lomri
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