We all know some people who, no matter how much they have on their plates, always make time for others. It is those people who volunteer to work in soup kitchens, who stand outside our grocery stores, ringing a bell and holding a donation bucket, who spend their spare time building houses for the underprivileged, and who devote themselves to making the world around them (our world) a better place, and without ever asking for anything in return. America is supposed to be a place that takes care of its people, and in order to take care of the American people on a large scale, it is important that we take care of the individuals who have made their lives a testament to the power of giving. One way we do that is through the President’s Volunteer Service Award. What is the President’s Volunteer Service Award all about? Read on to learn more:


Where did this award come from? In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation was established as a means to support those who serve their communities, and to inspire others to join them in service. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award in order to recognize those who meet this ideal through their actions.

Who can win? The President’s Volunteer Service Award is open to individuals and groups, and to anyone age 5 or older who has donated time and energy to a charitable cause.

What are the award categories? There are different award levels – gold, silver, and bronze – that are based on the number of volunteer hours served over a 12-month period of time (anywhere between 50 to 100 hours for kids and 200 to 100 hours for groups). Additionally, the President’s Call to Service Award is presented to people of all ages who have served more than 4000 hours of community service or volunteer work over a lifetime.

What do award recipients win? Awards include a lapel pin representative of the specific award given, a letter of congratulations from the American President, and a personalized achievement certificate.

How are award recipients identified? Official certifying organizations, which are responsible for logging and verifying volunteer service hours, can nominate qualified volunteers for the President’s Volunteer. You can also get involved by creating a record of service on the www.presidentialserviceawards.gov website.

If you are interested in volunteering, or if you know of a volunteer you think deserves some recognition, then you should definitely head over to the President’s Volunteer Service Award website and get involved. Volunteering doesn’t have to put you in debt to the point where you need Mobiloans, nor does it have to take up all of your time. We need to appreciate and help those who devote themselves to helping others, as we are certainly helped by them in more ways than we can even imagine.

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