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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.
To be eligible, you must be an active member of Voluntas Juvenium. Volunteer hours are certified based on a full calendar year, starting January 1st and ending December 31st of each year. Additionally, the award year must align with the corresponding year of membership. For instance, to certify volunteer hours in 2023, a 2023 membership is mandatory. However, note that the Lifetime Achievement Award can be earned in any year of membership. Below are additional requirements:
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)
Hours Required for Certification Corresponding to Age
Uneligible Service
Donating Funds
Political Lobbying
Religious Institutions
Conducting Worship Services
Proseltyzing
Court-Ordered Community Service
Serving Only Family Members
How to apply
Follow this template to track your volunteering hours
Open the Google Sheets
Click "File" on the toolbox
Click "Make a copy."
Rename the Sheets in this format: (first name_last name_award year) -- (eg. John_Smith_2025)
Click "OK."
Please fill out this form to submit your application for the President's Volunteer Service Award. You will receive an email after your hours have been verified with further details regarding the award.
How do I determine my age group if I had a birthday this year?
The age category is determined by the age the person was for at least 7 months within the 12-month calendar year. For example, if the person was 15 for 8 months within the year, they would qualify for the 11-15 age group.
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United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
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