Community service work must be completed with a nonprofit charitable organization that has a 501(c)3 tax exempt status.  You cannot do community service online.

What is a 501(c)3 organization?

A nonprofit  organization whose activities have the following purposes: Charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, preventing cruelty to children or animals. In order to check an organization to see if it is considered a 501(c)3, you can visit the Georgia Secretary of State website at www.sos.ga.gov (Go to: Business Search and type the name of the business) or www.guidestar.org. These websites will also advise if the organization has an active status and in compliance with the law. City and county governments are considered non-profit organizations.

Where can you do community service?

There are many available places.  Community Service is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.  Ask yourself: Which places in my community are important to me? 

• Cobb County Government
• Cobb Community Connection
• Your local High School provides information on Community Service

Acceptable Community Service Organizations

(No affiliation or endorsement)

Examples:

• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Animal Shelters/Animal Rescue
• Churches
• City and County Government
• Food Bank
• Hands on Atlanta
• Habitat for Humanity
• Libraries
• Must Ministries
• United Way
• Recycling  Centers

Non-Acceptable Community Service Organizations:

• Online Community Service
• Donations of goods or money
• AA/NA Organizations

How do I provide proof of community service?

You MUST have the organization write a letter on the organization’s business letterhead including their phone number. A timesheet is acceptable provided the organization’s name and phone number is shown. The letter or timesheet must include the date(s) you performed the community service and the number of hours per date. The letter or timesheet must be signed by the organization’s representative completing the document.

What is a Driver Improvement/Defensive Driving Course?

Driver Improvement is a 6 hour course designed to teach drivers about safe driving attitudes and behaviors.

What is the difference between Driver Improvement and Defensive Driving?

There is no difference. Driver Improvement and Defensive Driving are interchangeable terms.

Why would I take a Driver Improvement Course?

Driver Improvement courses may be court ordered, taken for points reduction, driver’s license reinstatement, insurance premium reduction, or personal education.

Visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services for approved courses:

1. Click: Testing/Training 
2. Click: Driver Improvement Program
3. Click: Driver Improvement Clinic

ALIVE AT 25  - National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter

Designed for drivers under age 25, the program teaches young drivers how to take control of situations by taking personal responsibility for their own actions, attitudes and driving behaviors.

www.scnsc.org

• findhelp.cobbcounty.gov
• Unite US Georgia

Unite Us Georgia is a coordinated care network consisting of healthcare, government, nonprofit, and other organizations. It addresses the needs of individuals within their communities. The network is supported by Unite Us team members focused on customer and community engagement, network health and optimization, and user support.