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Michigan Community Service – What to Expect & How to Submit

Recognized by many courts and probation offices. Flexible. Trusted.

State map icon – Michigan court‑approved community service program

This Michigan page explains how verified online community service is commonly handled across the state. You’ll learn about acceptance practices, document submission to your probation officer, and county-specific notes to help ensure your hours are recognized.

How to submit your documents to your probation officer

  1. Complete your coursework and download your signed Certificate of Completion.

  2. Download your Hour Log for submission.

  3. Email or upload both files to your probation office or caseworker.

  4. Include your name, date of birth, case number, and verification code.

  5. Officers can confirm completion using our Verification Portal.

Example email text

Subject: Community Service Documentation — Michigan Hello [Officer Name], Attached are my Completion Certificate and Hour Log from The Foundation of Change. My details are below: • Full name: [First Last] • Date of birth: [MM/DD/YYYY] • Case number: [######] • Verification code: [ALAB-1234] Please let me know if you need direct confirmation or any other documents. Thank you, [Your name]

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What’s on your certificate

  • Participant name and certificate ID

  • Total verified hours and completion date/time

  • Coursework list and provider signature

  • Unique verification code and contact info

Sample preview (redacted)

Name: J*** D**

Case ID: AL-***-5724

Hours: 12.0

Completed: 2025-06-02 11:45 CT

Verification: ALAB-****

Free enrollment confirmation letter for Michigan community service program
Free certificate of completion emailed for Michigan community service

Free enrollment confirmation letter. 

Instant certificate after completing Michigan community service; available 24/7

Free certificate of completion sent via email. (View a sample)

Fully documented hours for Michigan court verification

Instant certificate upon completion of service requirements; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All hours are fully documented for official verification.

Final acceptance is at the discretion of your court or probation officer.
Certificates are designed to meet common documentation standards for community service verification.

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Community service work from home

Learn where and how to complete community service hours virtually with court-approved programs.
Find volunteer jobs that provide experience and credit for community service hours.
Get credit for community service hours you can perform from home.
Earn volunteer hours that count toward fulfilling probation requirements.
Earn verified volunteer hours accepted by courts, schools, and programs.
Find IRS-approved 501(c)(3) volunteer opportunities close to your location.
Earn verified volunteer hours accepted by courts, schools, and programs.

Volunteer hours for probation

Learn how to do community service that satisfies probation conditions.

Court-approved community service 

Volunteering with certificate

Get a certificate of completion after volunteering to prove hours for court or school.

Nonprofit volunteering

Remote community service hours

Volunteer for probation

Community service programs 

Volunteering for students

Step-by-step instructions for beginning your court-ordered service hours.

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Community service for probation

Find certified classes that count toward required community service obligations.
Fulfill community service obligations with remote and flexible projects.
Fulfill court-ordered service hours with verified programs accepted by probation.
Discover local and approved community service opportunities near you.
Get credit for community service hours you can perform from home.

Get volunteer hours 

Earn volunteer hours that count toward fulfilling probation requirements.
Learn how to do community service that satisfies probation conditions.
Programs accepted for meeting probation and court-mandated community service.
Join structured community service programs recognized by local courts.
Opportunities designed for students to earn required service hours easily.
Step-by-step instructions for beginning your court-ordered service hours.

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Other Benefits include...

The following information helps clarify common program names, benefits, and related courses that meet similar learning and accountability goals.

Michigan Anger Management Class – court‑approved online program with certificate

Michigan Anger Management Class

Verified online Anger Management program commonly accepted by Michigan courts and probation offices. Instant completion certificate provided upon finishing class.

Related Programs in Michigan

Expand your learning with other court-approved programs available statewide.

Michigan Alcohol Education Class – court‑approved online program with proof of completion

Michigan Alcohol Education Class

Verified online Alcohol Education Class commonly accepted by Michigan courts and probation officers. Easy access from any device, and receive immediate proof of completion once you finish.

How our program works – enroll, complete hours, and receive a Michigan court‑accepted certificate

How Our Program Works

See how easy it is to enroll, complete your hours, and get your official letter of completion accepted by Michigan courts, probation, and other authorities.

My school required 20 volunteer hours to graduate, and I found this program just in time. It was so easy to track everything online, and I was able to get my certificate right away. Super helpful!

J.L, Michigan

I needed volunteer hours for my criminal justice class but couldn’t commute because of my work schedule. The Foundation of Change helped me complete everything online in a meaningful way. I learned a lot, and my professor accepted my hours with no problem.

M.J, California

This was accepted by my probation officer without any issues. I was skeptical at first, but they sent me detailed logs and a completion certificate. No stress, just results.

J.N, Nebraska

My younger brother was required to complete service hours after a minor legal issue. We found this site, and it made the whole process much easier. It gave him structure, purpose, and a clean way to meet his court requirements without judgment.

L.C, Ohio

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County-by-County Acceptance of Community Service in Michigan

Important: ✔️ indicates locations where participants have successfully used this program in the past. ❌ indicates jurisdictions confirmed to reject online or distance-learning community service programs.

Acceptance is not guaranteed — participants must confirm approval with their court, probation officer, or referring authority before enrolling. This list is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent official endorsement or licensure.

Court‑approved community service program in Alcona County, Michigan

Alcona County

Verified community service hours in Alger County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Alger County

Allegan County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Allegan County

Alpena County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Alpena County

Antrim County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Antrim County

Court‑approved community service program in Arenac County, Michigan

Arenac County

Verified community service hours in Baraga County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Baraga County

Barry County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Barry County

Bay County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Bay County

Benzie County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Benzie County

Court‑approved community service program in Berrien County, Michigan

Berrien County

Verified community service hours in Branch County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Branch County

Calhoun County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Calhoun County

Cass County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Cass County

Charlevoix County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Charlevoix County

Court‑approved community service program in Cheboygan County, Michigan

Cheboygan County

Verified community service hours in Chippewa County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Chippewa County

Clare County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Clare County

Clinton County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Clinton County

Crawford County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Crawford County

Court‑approved community service program in Delta County, Michigan

Delta County

Verified community service hours in Dickinson County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Dickinson County

Eaton County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Eaton County

Emmet County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Emmet County

Genesee County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Genesee County

Court‑approved community service program in Gladwin County, Michigan

Gladwin County

Verified community service hours in Gogebic County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Gogebic County

Grand Traverse County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Grand Traverse County

Gratiot County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Gratiot County

Hillsdale County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Hillsdale County

Court‑approved community service program in Houghton County, Michigan

Houghton County

Verified community service hours in Huron County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Huron County

Ingham County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Ingham County

Ionia County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Ionia County

Iosco County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Iosco County

Court‑approved community service program in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County

Verified community service hours in Isabella County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Isabella County

Jackson County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Jackson County

Kalamazoo County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Kalamazoo County

Kalkaska County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Kalkaska County

Court‑approved community service program in Kent County, Michigan

Kent County

Verified community service hours in Keweenaw County, Michigan, trusted by courts
Lake County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Keweenaw County

Lake County

Lapeer County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Lapeer County

Leelanau County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Leelanau County

Court‑approved community service program in Lenawee County, Michigan

Lenawee County

Verified community service hours in Livingston County, Michigan, trusted by courts
Luce County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Livingston County

Luce County

Mackinac County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Mackinac County

Macomb County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Macomb County

Court‑approved community service program in Manistee County, Michigan

Manistee County

Verified community service hours in Marquette County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Marquette County

Mason County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Mason County

Mecosta County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Mecosta County

Menominee County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Menominee County

Court‑approved community service program in Midland County, Michigan

Midland County

Verified community service hours in Missaukee County, Michigan, trusted by courts
Monroe County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Missaukee County

Monroe County

Montcalm County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Montcalm County

Montmorency County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Montmorency County

Court‑approved community service program in Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon County

Verified community service hours in Newaygo County, Michigan, trusted by courts
Oakland County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Newaygo County

Oakland County

Oceana County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Oceana County

Ogemaw County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Ogemaw County

Court‑approved community service program in Ontonagon County, Michigan

Ontonagon County

Verified community service hours in Osceola County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Osceola County

St. Clair County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Oscoda County

Shiawassee County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Otsego County

Court‑approved community service program in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Ottawa County

Oscoda County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Presque Isle County

Court‑approved community service program in Presque Isle County, Michigan
St. Joseph County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Roscommon County

Saginaw County

Tuscola County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Sanilac County

Verified community service hours in Wayne County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Schoolcraft County

Otsego County community service program in Michigan, verified by courts

Shiawassee County

Verified community service hours in Roscommon County, Michigan, trusted by courts

St. Clair County

Court‑approved community service program in Sanilac County, Michigan

St. Joseph County

Van Buren County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Tuscola County

Wexford County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Van Buren County

Ottawa County community service hours in Michigan, trusted and court‑approved

Washtenaw County

Saginaw County community service in Michigan, court‑approved and verified

Wayne County

Verified community service hours in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, trusted by courts

Wexford County

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