Learning Through Court-Referred Community Service

We welcome community members who are referred by the courts to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations as an alternative sentence. An example of Empathy in Action, the Court Referral Community Service (CRCS) program is an opportunity for participants to reflect on their impact in the lives of others. The program aims to provide experiences that can transform lives as community members build greater empathy and learn where care is needed in the community. The Hospital and Morgue Program (HAM) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panels are associated programs credited with changing behavior through the power of their message.

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Getting Started

Our team works closely with CRCS participants to ensure the completion of service requirements while maintaining employment, education, and family commitments. We interview participants to determine the best fit between volunteers and the nonprofit agency, taking schedule and location into account.

For registration, we require:

  • Court referral documents
  • Photo ID
  • Registration fee (cash, credit card, or money order)

To start, participants must bring these items to one of our offices along with a payment matching the number of hours to be completed.

HOURS

FEE

1-20 hours$50
21-50 hours$60
51-100 hours$80
101-200 hours$100
201-300 hours$110
301-400 hours$130
401-500 hours$150
501-600 hours$160
601 or more hours$200

Hospital and Morgue (HAM) Program

In sentencing for DUI and reckless driving offenses, courts often require participation in the HAM program as an alternative sentence or condition of probation. The program guides community members through a powerful reminder of human consequences, and the gift of evidence-based tools to change risky behavior.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Victim Impact Panel (VIP)

The MADD VIP program is a powerful example of touching hearts and opening minds, as it connects reckless driving and DUI community service participants with the true human impact of impaired driving. In VIP program classes, victims and survivors of impaired driving accidents share the impact on their lives and the pain of losing loved ones.

Locations

If you have any questions regarding community service, community labor, HAM, and/or MADD, you may contact us via email at Email: vctorrance@volcenter.org, call or visit one of our offices listed below.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

Torrance Office – Headquarters
1230 Cravens Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
310-212-7997 ext. 1

LAX / So. LA Office
11701 So. La Cienega Blvd.,
Room 570F
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-643-5004

Bellflower Office
(Open M-W-F 8:30am to 4pm)
16537 Bellflower Blvd., Unit C
Bellflower, CA 90706
(Parking behind the building)
562-866-2666

Long Beach Office
1407 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-8844

OPENING SUMMER 2026

Lancaster Office
42011 4th Street
West, Room #3590
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-257-1175

San Fernando Office
900 Third Street
Room #1028
San Fernando, CA 91340
818-898-7127

Van Nuys Office
14400 Erwin St.
Mall, Room #103
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-376-1071

Metro Office
1945 S. Hill Street
2nd Floor, Window #9
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-743-5541

Temple Office
210 W. Temple Street
7th Floor, Room 7-301
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-620-1709

Our Locations

We are here to serve our community across the South Bay, Harbor, and Long Beach.
Main Location
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Torrance

Headquarters
1230 Cravens Ave Torrance, Ca 90501

  • Office Hours
    Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Pantry Hours
    Thursday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Long Beach

Branch Office
1407 East 4th st. Long Beach, Ca 90802

  • Office Hours
    Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Pantry Hours
    Wed & Fri: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bellflower

16537 Bellflower Blvd., Unit C Bellflower, CA 90706

  • Mon, Wed, Fri
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

LAX / Inglewood

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd Room 570F Los Angeles, CA 90045

  • Monday - Friday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Lancaster

42011 4th Street West, Room #3590 Lancaster, CA 93534

  • Monday - Friday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

San Fernando

900 Third Street Room #1028 San Fernando, CA 91340

  • Re-opening Soon
    Please Use Van Nuys Office

Van Nuys

14400 Erwin St. Mall, Room #103 Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • Monday - Friday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Metro / Hill Street

1945 S. Hill Street 2nd Floor, Window #9 Los Angeles, CA 90007

  • Monday - Friday
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Temple St.

210 W. Temple Street 7th Floor, Room 7-301 Los Angeles, CA 90012

  • Mon, Wed, Fri
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Court Referral Community Services Offices
"The staff was very helpful from the first day I registered to the day I completed my community service hours. They found a location closer to home and they worked with me because I did not have any transportation."
“The clerk was very informative and prompt. Always does an AWESOME JOB.”
“After calling several offices in LA County, I was glad to know the South Bay had reasonable prices in comparison to the rest.”
“Thank you for hiring quality staff! They make our lives easier.”
“I highly recommend this office. The lady was very professional and thorough with the assignment. I thought the process was going to be more complex but, no, it was quick and easy.”
“The staff is very professional, personable and friendly.”
“I really appreciated the site where I was assigned. I had a wonderful experience with the staff and my site.”
“The employees are very helpful. They are awesome!”
“The staff was great! Informative and courteous service.”

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