West Virginia Community Service
West Virginia Court-Approved & Reentry-Friendly Community Service
This directory lists community service programs and volunteer hubs across West Virginia that may be accepted by probation, parole, pretrial services, or diversion programs. Always verify approval with your supervising officer before completing hours.
Northern Panhandle (Wheeling / Upper Ohio Valley)
Counties: Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling
Volunteer-driven meal service; call to confirm your shift and hour documentation needs.
Volunteer-driven meal service; call to confirm your shift and hour documentation needs.
Wheeling
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley — Volunteer Hub
Connects volunteers to nonprofits across the valley (often good for court-ordered hours).
Connects volunteers to nonprofits across the valley (often good for court-ordered hours).
Wheeling Area
Catholic Charities West Virginia — Volunteer
Volunteer projects supporting neighbors in need across WV (ask about approved roles).
Volunteer projects supporting neighbors in need across WV (ask about approved roles).
Wheeling
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
The Salvation Army — Volunteer Portal
Volunteer roles vary by site; approval may depend on your case type and restrictions.
Volunteer roles vary by site; approval may depend on your case type and restrictions.
Regional
Habitat for Humanity — Volunteer Near You
ReStores and build sites can be good hours—confirm local affiliate acceptance first.
ReStores and build sites can be good hours—confirm local affiliate acceptance first.
Northern WV
North-Central WV (Morgantown / Fairmont / Clarksburg)
Counties: Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Taylor, Preston, Upshur, Barbour
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Mountaineer Food Bank
Structured volunteer shifts (sorting/packing) often accepted for community service hours.
Structured volunteer shifts (sorting/packing) often accepted for community service hours.
Grafton
Volunteer West Virginia — State Volunteer Portal
Find official volunteer opportunities by region; useful when officers require documentation.
Find official volunteer opportunities by region; useful when officers require documentation.
Statewide
Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer with builds, repairs, ReStore help, and community projects.
Volunteer with builds, repairs, ReStore help, and community projects.
Morgantown
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
Habitat for Humanity ReStore/Build Volunteer Finder
Use this to locate the nearest affiliate; confirm CS-hour acceptance before starting.
Use this to locate the nearest affiliate; confirm CS-hour acceptance before starting.
Regional
Catholic Charities WV — Volunteer Form
Ask for roles compatible with your supervision conditions (and hour verification).
Ask for roles compatible with your supervision conditions (and hour verification).
Regional
Eastern Panhandle (Martinsburg / Charles Town)
Counties: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission — Volunteer
Mission-based volunteer roles; call ahead to confirm hours policy and documentation.
Mission-based volunteer roles; call ahead to confirm hours policy and documentation.
Martinsburg
Volunteer West Virginia — Find Local Opportunities
Search by area for projects that provide clear supervision-hour documentation.
Search by area for projects that provide clear supervision-hour documentation.
Eastern Panhandle
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
Habitat for Humanity — Find Your Local Affiliate
Good option for structured tasks; confirm acceptance and restrictions first.
Good option for structured tasks; confirm acceptance and restrictions first.
Berkeley/Jefferson
Kanawha Valley & Metro (Charleston / Teays Valley)
Counties: Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Clay, Cabell
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
United Way of Central West Virginia — Volunteer
Volunteer sign-up hub + community projects (often suitable for documented CS hours).
Volunteer sign-up hub + community projects (often suitable for documented CS hours).
Charleston
Catholic Charities West Virginia — Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities supporting food, family services, and community programs.
Volunteer opportunities supporting food, family services, and community programs.
Regional
Volunteer WV — Community Project Listings
Official listings for projects like painting, landscaping, pantry help, and more.
Official listings for projects like painting, landscaping, pantry help, and more.
Metro
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
The Salvation Army — Volunteer Portal
Confirm local site rules and whether they accept court-ordered hours.
Confirm local site rules and whether they accept court-ordered hours.
Regional
Mid-Ohio Valley (Parkersburg / Vienna)
Counties: Wood, Jackson, Wirt, Roane, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Latrobe Street Mission
Mission and shelter support; call ahead to confirm community service hour policies.
Mission and shelter support; call ahead to confirm community service hour policies.
Parkersburg
Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley
Volunteer with ReStore donation processing and community build support.
Volunteer with ReStore donation processing and community build support.
Parkersburg Area
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
Volunteer West Virginia — Search Local Projects
Find projects with clear schedules and documented volunteer hours.
Find projects with clear schedules and documented volunteer hours.
Mid-Ohio Valley
Southern WV (Huntington / Beckley / New River Gorge)
Counties: Cabell, Wayne, Raleigh, Fayette, Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, Logan, Mingo
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Facing Hunger Foodbank — Volunteer
Foodbank volunteer shifts (sorting/packing/distribution) with structured hours.
Foodbank volunteer shifts (sorting/packing/distribution) with structured hours.
Huntington
United Way of the River Cities — Volunteer
Volunteer hub for Huntington-area nonprofits and community projects.
Volunteer hub for Huntington-area nonprofits and community projects.
Huntington
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve — Volunteer
Visitor center support, maintenance, office help, trail rehab (roles vary by season).
Visitor center support, maintenance, office help, trail rehab (roles vary by season).
Fayette Area
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
The Salvation Army — Volunteer Portal
Confirm local site acceptance and any charge-based restrictions.
Confirm local site acceptance and any charge-based restrictions.
Southern WV
Volunteer West Virginia — Project Search
Search volunteer roles by area when you need documented hours quickly.
Search volunteer roles by area when you need documented hours quickly.
Southern WV
Greenbrier & Mountain Lakes (Lewisburg / Mountains)
Counties: Greenbrier, Nicholas, Summers, Randolph, Pocahontas, Webster, Upshur, Lewis
✅ Verified Major Service Sites
Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity — Volunteer
Builds, repairs, and ReStore support; confirm local acceptance for CS hours.
Builds, repairs, and ReStore support; confirm local acceptance for CS hours.
Lewisburg Area
West Virginia State Parks — Master Naturalist Program
Volunteer initiative with training + service hours; approval may vary by supervision rules.
Volunteer initiative with training + service hours; approval may vary by supervision rules.
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval
West Virginia DNR — Volunteer Pathways
Opportunities vary (wildlife, conservation, community projects). Confirm eligibility first.
Opportunities vary (wildlife, conservation, community projects). Confirm eligibility first.
Statewide
WV State Parks — Volunteer Campground Hosting (info)
Good for structured service but may not fit all supervision requirements—confirm first.
Good for structured service but may not fit all supervision requirements—confirm 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 West Virginia DOC or any government agency.
