President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
We are proud to be a certifying organization for the PVSA
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.
Eligibility requirements
Volunteer Eligibility
Hours Required by Age Group
Volunteer Eligibility
- 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)
Eligible Service
Hours Required by Age Group
Volunteer Eligibility
Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting 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 by Age Group
Hours Required by Age Group
Hours Required by Age Group
Hours required to receive one of the four awards offered by the PVSA program. Your service hours may be with multiple organizations, but only one certifying organization may recognize you for an award. We ask that a minimum of 10 hours be completed with us.