President's Volunteer Service Award

What is the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)?

In 2003, the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the PVSA to recognize the important role of volunteers in America's strength and national identity and honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. The PVSA 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. Click here for FAQ's!

How It Works

Criteria

Individuals that meet the criteria are eligible for the PVSA.

· Recipient(s) must be a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.

· Awards are issued for service hours served within the year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 or over the course of a lifetime.

· Awards are issued for volunteer service approved by CAYA volunteer coordinator.

· Court-ordered community service does not qualify for the award.

· Although the awards can be offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of your service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, gold and the highest honor, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime.

· CAYA is awarding individuals (under 25 years old) who achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold award.