Earn Community Service Hours Outdoors

Whether you’re earning student service hours or completing court-ordered community service for a non-violent offense, you can complete your hours by volunteering on a VOC project. All projects take place outdoors and are supervised by trained staff and volunteer leaders.

> HOW TO GET STARTED


Plan Ahead

VOC offers community service opportunities only through our scheduled volunteer projects.


Our project calendar opens each March, with volunteer opportunities running April through October. Projects fill quickly, so early sign-ups are encouraged.



Browse upcoming projects below.

Reach Out So We Can...

  • Help you find a project that fits the number of hours you need
  • Answer questions about eligibility
  • Make sure a VOC staff member is ready to sign your paperwork onsite


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Bring Your Required Paperwork

  • At the end of the project, a VOC staff member will sign your community-service forms or timesheet.

Community Service FAQs

How many hours can I earn?


  • Single-day project: ~8 volunteer hours
  • Overnight weekend project: ~16 volunteer hours
  • Hours may vary slightly depending on the project location and schedule

Are there age requirements?


  • Under 16 on single-day projects: Must volunteer with an accompanying adult
  • Ages 16–17 on single-day projects: Can volunteer independently with a parent/guardian’s signed permission
  • Under 18 on overnight projects: Must be accompanied by an adult
  • Ages 18+: No restrictions