Can I use court-ordered community service as non-clinical volunteering?

I have a shoplifting charge and have to do 25 hours of court-ordered community service. This might seem like a silly question, but can I use these 25 hours towards my non-clinical volunteering or does that category have to be for non-court ordered activities? I probably will complete it at the local animal shelter if that matters at all. I'm assuming I can, but just want to make sure. Thanks!
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