POINT makes it easy to track and validate volunteer hours for many types of volunteers—including those completing court-mandated community service. However, each nonprofit decides independently whether it accepts volunteers fulfilling court-ordered requirements.
Can I complete court-ordered volunteer hours through POINT?
It depends. POINT does not determine eligibility for court-mandated service—each nonprofit on our platform chooses whether or not to accept court-ordered volunteers.
If you need to complete court-ordered community service:
If you need to complete court-ordered community service:
- Search for volunteer opportunities that match your interests or availability.
- Contact the nonprofit directly to ask if they accept court-ordered service. You can:
- Reach out to the event coordinator listed on the opportunity, or
- Use the contact information provided in the "About" section of the nonprofit’s profile.
We recommend reaching out before signing up to ensure the nonprofit accepts court-ordered hours and can verify them appropriately for your court, parole officer, or legal requirement.
How do I track and export a record of my volunteer hours?
All volunteers using POINT—including students and those with court-mandated service—can easily track and export their hours.
To export your verified volunteer hours:
- Log in on the web (this feature is not currently available in the mobile app).
- Go to your Volunteer Profile, then select the Activity menu and click on the Hours tab.
- Select the date range or filter as needed.
- Click “Export” to download a verified record of your hours. This report includes the date, time, nonprofit, description of your service and the nonprofit admin that approved the hours—suitable for submitting as proof of volunteer work.
Nonprofits can also export your hours:If the organization requires an official copy, the nonprofit admin can also export your volunteer record.
Learn how nonprofits can export volunteer hours here