The President’s Volunteer Service Award
Imagine being honored by the highest office in the country for your dedication to service, your commitment to others, and your unwavering drive to create a better tomorrow. The President’s Volunteer Service Awards recognize a wide range of service activities, ensuring that every effort, no matter how big or small, has the potential to shine brightly on the national stage. So, let your dedication to your Quest be rewarded with a President’s Volunteer Service Award!
About The Award
In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.
The award has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation.
Led by the AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, this program allows United Planet to recognize our most exceptional volunteers.
Who Is Eligible?
The following requirements are set in place in order to become eligible for the award:
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder).
- Must be at least five years old.
- Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards).
- Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefiting others:
- Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards).
- Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility.
Hours Required To Earn Specific Awards, Per Age Group:
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| Age Group | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Lifetime Achievement Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids (5-10 years old) | 26-49 hours | 50-74 hours | 75+ hours | 4,000 hours |
| Teens (11-15) | 50-74 hours | 75-99 hours | 100+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Young Adults (16-25) | 100-174 hours | 175-249 hours | 250+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Adults (26+) | 100-249 hours | 250-499 hours | 500+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
Note: United Planet can certify all of your volunteer work, so if you combined your volunteer Quest at United Planet with other volunteer work, we can certify those extra hours for you as well!
Want To Learn More About The Presidential Service Award?
Click here: https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/about