Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 I recall a time when it is was simple to get community service hours if you got in trouble as a teen, not so much anymore. My Teenage Son got his first moving violation and was given 20 hours of community service, which means 20 hours with a 501 c(3) non profit. The big issue has been age most non profits seem to require you be 18 and/or commit to a time period of 6 - 12 months. I am hoping some of you guys out there might have some ideas and or know of any non profits where he could give 20 hours of his time... Located in Gilbert, so the closer the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Try like an American Legion or FOP or something like that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Lots of animal rescues out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metau Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Habitat for humanity will allow those as young as 15 to volunteer, I believe. 16 on job sites, but no power tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Feed The Homeless .. I remember doing that in high school not for punishment but because my best buddies parents were caring Christians. http://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer/?a=r&utm_expid=93160202-6.8fGqQp5yQ02WlycXuNVKDQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Lots of animal rescues out there. Contacted a bunch of the rescues and they want over 18 and 6 - 12 month commitment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Feed The Homeless .. I remember doing that in high school not for punishment but because my best buddies parents were caring Christians. http://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer/?a=r&utm_expid=93160202-6.8fGqQp5yQ02WlycXuNVKDQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com Thanks , he is filling out the form for them , will see how it goes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Feed The Homeless .. I remember doing that in high school not for punishment but because my best buddies parents were caring Christians. http://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer/?a=r&utm_expid=93160202-6.8fGqQp5yQ02WlycXuNVKDQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com Thanks , he is filling out the form for them , will see how it goes No problem.. I'm not trying to be nosey but they gave him the option of volunteering for a moving violation? I wish I had that option when I was a teen driver lol.. I had to pay the ticket and go to the drivers ed class and back then you had to actually sit in those all day classes and listen to that one guy who made everyone late because he had a driving story to tell every hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Feed The Homeless .. I remember doing that in high school not for punishment but because my best buddies parents were caring Christians. http://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer/?a=r&utm_expid=93160202-6.8fGqQp5yQ02WlycXuNVKDQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com Thanks , he is filling out the form for them , will see how it goes No problem.. I'm not trying to be nosey but they gave him the option of volunteering for a moving violation? I wish I had that option when I was a teen driver lol.. I had to pay the ticket and go to the drivers ed class and back then you had to actually sit in those all day classes and listen to that one guy who made everyone late because he had a driving story to tell every hour. It is all good , and I thought it was a blessing too until running into all the road blocks of getting him the hours... He would have been better off taking the Defensive Driving School , which according to almost everyone the judge should have offered being his first offense. He was going over 85 on the freeway ... The ticket would have been around $600 so community service seemed fair... Then you find out that he has 3 non removable points ( 1 falls off each year ) on driving record, he had to go to TSS ( the other driving school ) and that was $130 were they try to talk about emotions and how it affects your driving. and they tell you any 501 c(3) but most now days, ask you to be over 18 and commit to 6 - 12 months , some you have to pay for back ground checks and start up fees ... community service just does not seem as easy as it was when I was a teen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Feed The Homeless .. I remember doing that in high school not for punishment but because my best buddies parents were caring Christians. http://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer/?a=r&utm_expid=93160202-6.8fGqQp5yQ02WlycXuNVKDQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com Thanks , he is filling out the form for them , will see how it goes No problem.. I'm not trying to be nosey but they gave him the option of volunteering for a moving violation? I wish I had that option when I was a teen driver lol.. I had to pay the ticket and go to the drivers ed class and back then you had to actually sit in those all day classes and listen to that one guy who made everyone late because he had a driving story to tell every hour. It is all good , and I thought it was a blessing too until running into all the road blocks of getting him the hours... He would have been better off taking the Defensive Driving School , which according to almost everyone the judge should have offered being his first offense. He was going over 85 on the freeway ... The ticket would have been around $600 so community service seemed fair... Then you find out that he has 3 non removable points ( 1 falls off each year ) on driving record, he had to go to TSS ( the other driving school ) and that was $130 were they try to talk about emotions and how it affects your driving. and they tell you any 501 c(3) but most now days, ask you to be over 18 and commit to 6 - 12 months , some you have to pay for back ground checks and start up fees ... community service just does not seem as easy as it was when I was a teen. Ahh I see yeah thats a lot of moola for anyone to pay.. I know I wouldn't have been able to pay that when I was a teen driver on my Bugle Boy outlet part time salary..lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brent Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Would a project for one of the deer, elk, etc., societies count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Would a project for one of the deer, elk, etc., societies count? That is what I was hoping to find out ... Do not know if any are 501 c(3) put a call in to AES to see since they have a water project a couple weekends from now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted April 28, 2016 AES is a 501©3 Also try justserve.org, lots of local opportunities to jump in and do service locally on small or large scale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks Everyone , and Steve with AES on the quick call back .... Looks like we will be signing up and getting out there to help... Cant see a better way to fulfill your obligation to the court then getting out in Mother nature and Helping our Wildlife ! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted April 28, 2016 AES has work projects going on from water catchments, sawyer work, and other meadow restoration projects. Sounds like Steve filled you in. Another great way to get outside. Andrew 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
