Court Ordered Community Service Policy
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County offers a unique partnership for individuals who are seeking to demonstrate responsibility and accountability to fulfill your Court Ordered Community Service. In order to assure a positive experience for both Staff and Volunteers, please read the following policy, program requirements and responsibilities.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PROCESS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE.
IMPORTANT:
Volunteer assignment cannot begin prior to submitting a completed application and obtaining a written approval from our office. Any volunteer hours completed with Habitat for Humanity prior to receiving an approval
will NOT be eligible to fulfill court ordered community service hours.
*REQUIREMENTS*
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PROCESS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE.
IMPORTANT:
Volunteer assignment cannot begin prior to submitting a completed application and obtaining a written approval from our office. Any volunteer hours completed with Habitat for Humanity prior to receiving an approval
will NOT be eligible to fulfill court ordered community service hours.
*REQUIREMENTS*
- Minimum of 30 hours of court appointed community service is required
- Applicants must complete the Court Order Community Service application (located at the bottom of this page)
- Application should be scanned and submitted to volunteer@hfhboca.org for review and processing.
IF APPROVED:
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County reserves the right to terminate agreement for court ordered community service at will. Habitat for Humanity expects the same standards of professional work, punctuality and appropriate behavior representing Habitat's mission and image in the community from any Court Ordered Community Service Volunteer as it does from Staff. Any unproductive, disruptive, or in any other way negative behavior that impacts the accomplishment of the daily goals will result in termination.
- Applicant must register as a Volunteer (instructions will be provided).
- Sign up for the assigned individual volunteer shifts using the Volunteer Opportunity Calendar.
- Applicant is responsible for signing in and out during their volunteer shift at the site. Habitat for Humanity is not responsible for hours not logged or not signed in using the online system.
- Any volunteer hours completed prior to approval will not be counted towards required hours.
- Once the applicant has completed the required hours, he/she must submit a Community Service Letter Request to receive a verification letter for court. Please note this may take up to 7-10 business days to verify and process, so please plan ahead as we are unable to rush such requests.
- Please note, we do not provide verification letters for partial hours. You will only receive one letter (which must be requested by you) after your min. requirement is fully satisfied. However, you will be able to access and track your hours through your online volunteer account.
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County reserves the right to terminate agreement for court ordered community service at will. Habitat for Humanity expects the same standards of professional work, punctuality and appropriate behavior representing Habitat's mission and image in the community from any Court Ordered Community Service Volunteer as it does from Staff. Any unproductive, disruptive, or in any other way negative behavior that impacts the accomplishment of the daily goals will result in termination.
Court Ordered Community Service Application
Please download and complete the application below PRIOR to starting any volunteer assignments with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. The completed application and a copy of ID can be submitted via email to volunteer@hfhboca.org or mailed to the Administrative Office.
Please download and complete the application below PRIOR to starting any volunteer assignments with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. The completed application and a copy of ID can be submitted via email to volunteer@hfhboca.org or mailed to the Administrative Office.
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