Anyone convicted of DUI or any crime in the Atlanta area can be required to perform community service as part of a sentence. Before you volunteer with the first worthwhile cause you find, make sure you know the rules the court insists you follow.

1. Make sure you work on behalf of a nonprofit, public service organization, such as Habitat For Humanity, The American Red Cross, or those listed below.
2. Verify the hours you spend volunteering.
   
   • Bring an excel or other spreadsheet to document time in, time out, supervisor's signature and date. At the end of all of your service hours, ask for a signed letter on the organization's letterhead from someone in charge stating how many hours you worked.
   • Make sure it contains a phone number the court can call to verify your hours.

Here are some local organizations we've profiled in our newsletters this year. They are mostly located in Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties:

Gwinnett Humane Society

This volunteer-based non-profit focuses on adopting animals in their sponsor program or being cared for in temporary volunteer foster homes. It is run solely by volunteers who donate their time and energy to improve the lives of pets and animals in our local community through education, support, resource referral, and adoption services. The Gwinnett Humane Society holds monthly volunteer orientations.
Find out more by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Volunteers contribute time and talent to a state park, historic site or golf course without compensation but with a whole lot of heart. They assist in accomplishing our mission of teaching visitors the importance of our natural and cultural resources. The beauty of this state and the diversity of its resources have attracted millions to learn, stretch, relax, explore and appreciate a world of grandeur and wonder.

Hands On Atlanta

Hands On Atlanta is a non-profit organization that  helps individuals, families and corporate and community groups find flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 400 service organizations and schools.

SafeRide America

SafeRide America, in business for eight years, is a driver-for-hire service that operates 7-days and nights a week all over the Metro Atlanta area. SafeRide America is seeking volunteers to serve our community by making the roads safer for everyone. We offer driving and non-driving opportunities 7 days a week, daytime, evenings and weekends. SafeRide America is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and welcomes anyone needing to complete court appointed community service or just wants to help us proactively prevent impaired driving.

Volunteer Resources for Gwinnett County

The Department of Community Services provides high quality recreational, educational, electoral, health, and other human services in partnership with the Gwinnett Community.
For court-ordered community service, please e-mail Volunteer Resources for Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 770.418.2331.

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