Program Overview
ASCENDtials provides a structured, educational, and community-centered pathway for individuals completing court-ordered community service hours. This program supports personal growth, environmental stewardship, and community accountability while offering courts and partner agencies a reliable, transparent service option.
Participants engage in meaningful work featuring a trauma-informed, culturally rooted curriculum that supports our mission to empower communities through education, sustainability, and civic engagement.
This program requires completion of an intake process before service begins.
Ideal Participants & Eligibility
ASCENDtials accepts individuals with non-violent, low-level offenses. Our program is highly ideal for: Youth on probation, adults needing community service hours, diversion program participants, school-based referrals, and individuals needing structured, supervised hours.
- Traffic violations
- Infractions
- Misdemeanors (non-violent)
- Failure to appear (case dependent)
- Other low-level offenses as approved
- Violent offenses
- Sexual offenses
- Arson
- Crimes involving weapons
- Any offense deemed incompatible with our safety standards
Service Opportunities & Activities
Participants may complete hours through various hands-on community tracks.
Assignments depend on availability, skill level, and program needs.
Environmental Cleanups & Gardening
Market Service & Community Events
Cultural Education
Drumming, Astronomy & Cooking
Youth & Family
Programming Support
Workforce Development
& Administrative Tasks
Program Requirements
Participants must:
- Complete the intake form and provide required documentation
- Pay the onboarding donation (or request a waiver)
- Attend orientation
- Follow ASCENDtials' Code of Conduct
- Track hours through the approved system
- Participate in weekly check-ins
- Communicate schedule changes promptly
- Complete all assigned tasks responsibly and respectfully
Partner Organization Info
Courts, probation departments, attorneys, and social service agencies may refer clients to ASCENDtials for community service completion.
Why Partners Choose Us:
- Reliable documentation and verified hours
- Safe, supervised environment with flexible scheduling
- Strong outcomes for youth and families
- A community-centered, restorative approach
To establish a partnership, agencies may contact ASCENDtials directly for agreements, referral procedures, and program materials.
For questions or partnership inquiries: Email: info@ascendtials.org Website: www.ascendtials.org
Intake Process
Follow these five steps to officially register and start logging your mandated service hours.
Review Program Requirements
Understand expectations, eligibility, and responsibilities.
Submit Intake Form
Provide court documents, case details, and contact information for verification.
Onboarding Donation
A $45 onboarding donation supports administrative processing. Waivers are available.
Orientation
Participants receive training on safety, expectations, and available service opportunities.
Begin Service
Once approved, participants may sign up for shifts through the volunteer portal.
Ready to Start?
Once you have reviewed the program details, begin the intake process through our Volunteer Portal.
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