Requirements for court ordered or probation volunteers

Walk-ins are welcomed however, we do not guarantee that we can accommodate you on that day based on volunteer needs on that day. For best results and schedule, please call ahead and speak with the Volunteer Department.

The following items are required to be approved to complete hours with Food Share, Inc., Ventura County’s Food Bank.  If you are unable to provide these items, you will not be able to perform any scheduled hours.

1. You MUST have a valid photo ID with full name and birthdate.
2. A COPY OF the paperwork from probation officer, court document, or attorney stating:
   1. Individual’s name
   2. specific offense(s) committed
   3. Case number or docket number
   4. Number of hours required
   5. Due by date
   6. The name and contact information of the probation officer or Attorney

We will not accept

A volunteer for community service for court, probation, or through a lawyer who is being charged, pleading guilty to, or having been found guilty of, certain serious offenses including but not limited to:

• Armed Robbery/burglary/theft
• Domestic violence – assault or abuse and/or battery of any kind
• Child abuse or Child endangerment of any kind
• Aggravated Assault (assault with a weapon)
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• Statutory/Sexual offense of any kind