Encouraging adolescents to become connected with their community by helping them to develop responsible attitudes and a strong commitment is the objective of this program. With over twenty non-profit agency work sites available throughout Dunn County, adolescents are able to meet their court ordered community service requirements and give back to the community. The youth also gain a sense of accomplishment and are able to build a base for future job reference and placement.

Hours completed are reported to the county Social Worker and courts on a monthly basis.

Also, in recognizing that Dunn County is an area rich in community activities, each year we collaborate with other community agencies and groups to provide opportunities for youth to work at one-time work events. These opportunities may include, but are not limited to, events such as spring/fall clean-ups, fairs, festivals, sporting events or competitions, dinners, painting projects, …etc. This helps to raise the youths’ awareness of and interest in the community and increases their chances of connecting with positive people. Positive Alternatives Inc. staff is responsible for the supervision of community service youth at these events.

Please contact: Sky Ottman, Program Coordinator,  at Positive Alternatives, Inc. at (715) 235-9552 if you are interested in becoming an on-going work site or hosting a one-time work event; or if you have information to pass along regarding upcoming one-time work events in Dunn County.