President's Volunteer Service Award
As a contestant, do I have to participate in receiving the President's Award?
Absolutely not. This is voluntary for every contestant and a good goal to set ONLY if this is your focus and you want to do so.
What is the President's Volunteer Service Award?
The President's Volunteer Service Award is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Established by executive order by George W. Bush, the award was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others through the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Depending on the amount of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and/or the President's Call to Service Award (also referred to the President's Lifetime Achievement Award).
Who is Eligible?
The award can be granted to individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States who is 5+ years old or older.
How many hours(in a calendar year) do you need to complete to receive the award?
*Young Adults (16–25)
Bronze 100–174 hours
Silver 175–249 hours
Gold 250+ hours
Lifetime Achievement 4,000+ hours
*Adults (26+)
Bronze 100–249 hours
Silver 250–499 hours
Gold 500+ hours
Lifetime Achievement 4,000+ hours
When will you report your hours?
We recommend reporting on a monthly basis. Cut off for all volunteer work is September 14, 2024.
When will you receive your award?
We will be presenting all awards at the National Competition. This is such a wonderful moment of achievement and pride and we cannot wait to recognize you.
What kind of volunteer service counts towards your hours?
Includes unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others.
Eligible Service does not include:
- Donating funds
- Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
- Religious instruction
- Conducting worship service
- Proselytizing
- Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
- Serving only family members