Community Service Program

Community Service Brochure

We support our community in service to a variety of public and non profit organizations throughout Spokane County including: The Salvation Army YMCA Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store Cancer Patient Care Martin Luther King Center Spokane Food Bank Neighborhood Community Centers

Benefits:

Serves all youth under the jurisdiction of Juvenile Court: Probation, Diversion, Truancy and At-Risk-Youth. Youth have the opportunity to take active responsibility for their actions to repair and make amends, at least symbolically, to the damage that resulted from their poor choices and criminal activity. Reduces overcrowding and the unnecessary use of detention but still holds youth accountable for their actions. Youth work at non-profit agencies and do special projects that contribute to the community in a positive way, especially those that are most in need. Youth doing community service have an opportunity to work side-by-side with positive adult role models and gain new skills and work habits that can be used beyond the community service experience.

Parents and Guardians

Your child will be treated with respect at all times. They can expect prompt notification, clear directions, fair treatment, and immediate attention to injury or illness.

Begin with a “PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT”

Community Service is a court ordered obligation providing a means to serve my community in a positive way.  I will make schedule adjustments and travel arrangements to meet this   obligation.  Failure to do so violates my court agreement.

I Will

• Arrive on time
• Dress appropriately for the job and weather (jeans and t-shirt preferred, closed toe shoes required)  
• Remain on task until the job is done or the Supervisor reassigns me
• Remain on the job site until my scheduled release time
• Respect and cooperate with coworkers, customers, and supervisors

I Will Not

• Horseplay
• Fight
• Smoke
• Use drugs or alcohol
• Use foul language
• Carry a weapon or use anything as a weapon
• Be involved in any illegal activity
• Use a telephone without first asking permission from my supervisor
• Have friends visit my worksite
• Ask to leave my work site early

When I Cooperate

• I complete my hours quickly
• I learn new job skills and create new employment opportunities
• I give back to my community
• I fulfill my court ordered obligation promptly and avoid violation
• My Probation Officer is notified about my positive attitude, contribution, and hours completed
• My parents may be notified about my positive attitude, good work, and cooperation

If I Choose Not to Cooperate

• I will not earn my hours
• I can be removed from the work site
• My Probation Officer is notified about my behavior
• My parents are notified about my uncooperative and inappropriate behavior
• I am violating the terms of my court order
• I can be sentenced to additional days in Juvenile