These are the requirements and guidelines that qualify agencies to receive Court Referral Program (CRP).  If your agency qualifies, you will be sent only volunteers that meet the criteria on your application.

• Type of Work that Qualifies
• Working with Court Referred Volunteers
• Time Sheet Requirements
• Communication
• Registration

Type of Work that Qualifies

• An agency must have work assignments that serve the community at large rather than just a group, congregation, or membership
• The work can not be solicitation - either phone or face-to-face
• Agencies must have an office location and hours
• Agencies must agree to supervise, keep records, and communicate with the CRP as detailed below

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Working With Court Referred Volunteers

• An Agency staff member must supervise CRP volunteers at all times
• Instruct each volunteer about the work assignment, safety precautions, and attendee requirements
• Provide required rest and meal break varies by agency
• Give credit only for actual hours worked (no credit for financial or in-kind donations, hard work, meeting/church attendance etc.)
• Do not allow a volunteer to work past the completion date indicated on timesheet
• Immediately report any injuries or problems to CRP

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Time Sheet Requirements

• All volunteers placed in your agency will have a timesheet issued by CRP each day a volunteer works.
• Keep all time sheets in a safe, secure, and central location at your agency site 
• Upon completion of hours, give the original time sheet to the volunteer, instructing him/her to return it to the CRP office.  Retain a copy for the legally required thee-year period.
• Return the original time sheet to CRP if volunteer fails to complete the assigned hours by the completion date

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Communication

• Be prepared to give Volunteer Center staff an accurate, up-to-date report of volunteer hours worked when requested.
• Call the Volunteer Center if you have need help resolving issues with a volunteer and/or if a injury has occurred.
• If you have question about these guidelines or need to report a CRP volunteer problem or injury, contact Lupe Robledo at (714)953-5757 ext.170.

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Registration

To be considered to receive court-mandated volunteers apply now by completing two forms: the Memorandum of Understanding Form and Requesting a Volunteer From.  Please contact us for the forms.

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