COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Department of Recreation
Richard (Rick) Hunnell, Community Service Coordinator Greene County Fairgrounds
107 Fairgrounds Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5323 / Fax: 724-852-5356
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday—Friday
OVERVIEW:
The Community Service Program is a catalyst in which clients are referred from the judiciary to record and document the completion of the mandate to perform community service hours, with no monetary compensation. These clients are referred by the office to non-profit organizations, such as townships, fire departments and/or food banks. Community service workers also are used on special county projects, such as park and trail maintenance, construction and fairground maintenance.
The program provides an alternative to conventional incarceration for non-violent offenders who would normally receive more severe punishment. Program benefits include:
Non-violent offenders are held accountable as they work to compensate society for their criminal activity.
Local jurisdictions have a sentencing mechanism that punishes the offender at a lesser cost than incarceration.
The courts are provided with a sentencing mechanism that redirects non-violent offenders from parole and probation caseloads to conserve those resources for increased supervision of offenders convicted of more serious offenses.
Offenders are taught responsibility and good work ethics.
Offenders develop respect for and pride in their communities.
When used as an alternative to incarceration, community service helps keep families together.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Painting of Signs: The Community Service Coordinator is responsible for specific signage throughout the county, primarily at the fairgrounds.
Greene River Trail: With the aid of the Community Service Program, the initial five miles of the trail are complete.
Mason-Dixon Park: The original Mason-Dixon Historical Park headquarters is located four miles from I-79 Exit 1 at Mt. Morris, on Buckeye Road, and is identified by a large red barn and signage. The 295-acre public park is divided nearly in half by the Mason-Dixon Line with acreage in Greene County and Monongalia County, WV.
Mon View Park and Community Center: The park includes a pool (which is the "crown jewel" of the park), eight picnic pavilions, two ballfields, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a playground and the Mon View Roller Rink and Community Center.
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
