START YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE

Help Is Hope is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. But your judge, probation officer, or program coordinator is the one who decides whether hours here count for your case. Read your court order or paperwork carefully. What to Bring on Your First Day (Required:) Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.) If you have paperwork from a court, school, or program that you do not upload them today: Your court order, probation paperwork, or program letter. Any forms that need a signature Your case number (if you have one). After you submit the form, Help Is Hope will review your required hours, deadline, any special requirements, and the best service placement for you. We will look at your eligibility, available scheduling, and next steps. If you don't hear from us this is good then you just show up at your appointment time. Your first day is your orientation day. Here is exactly what will happen: Arrive by 8:00 AM at 140 Calaveras Ave, Modesto, CA 95354 Check in at the digital kiosk — you will sign your name digitally and the system records your exact arrival time Complete orientation — and Fill out surveys — we will ask about your skills and what you might need help with, like housing, food, jobs, or health Meet your Volunteer Coordinator — they will explain your tasks and answer your questions Get to work! 📋 Orientation counts toward your community service hours. The time you spend on your first day — from sign-in through orientation and into your shift — all counts. ⚠️ Missing Your First Day If you cancel or do not show up on your orientation day, you will be removed from the program immediately. There are no exceptions. Please only schedule your first day when you are sure you can be there. -Start Time: 8:00 AM sharp -Grace Period: 10 minutes — arriving after 8:10 AM may affect your shift -Minimum Shift: 2 hours per visit Maximum Shift: 8 hours per day -Days Available: Monday through Friday You MUST wear: Closed-toe shoes — sneakers, work shoes, or boots are all fine You must NOT wear: Sandals, flip-flops, high heels, or open-toed shoes Clothing that shows too much skin Clothing with offensive words, pictures, or symbols Gang-related clothing or symbols Anything that makes it hard or unsafe to do your work If you show up dressed the wrong way, you may be sent home to change. That time away will NOT count toward your hours. Bring your lunch and anything you want to drink (water is provided).