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The Congressional Award
The Congressional Award
The Congressional Award for Youth is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive award which encourages community involvement and personal development within young people. This award is to assist people set long term goals and accomplish them in a fun and interesting way. This award is able to accommodate for all types of people whether with special needs or disabilities, it is about getting honored for setting goals, creating an action plan, and meeting the challenge.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Ages 14 to 24
Must achieve goals in Voluntary Public Service
Hours Required for levels of Certificates and Medals
The day you sign up is the day you start your activities towards the program. Identify an advisor who agreed to this role before registering.
Work with your advisor to set goals in each of the four program areas. (You can start at the Bronze Certificate or go to higher award)
Show your community and yourself what you can do! Keep track of the hours and months of activity you complete.
Once you’ve met the requirements for a level, submit your Record Book via Submittable for National Office review.
Once approved, you will be recognized for your Award! Certificates are emailed and Medals are mailed or presented by your Member of Congress based on member availability and what participants request in their Record Book.
The Mayoral Service Recognition Program brings New Yorkers together each year to celebrate the power of service. In this, NYC Service issues Mayoral Service Recognition Certificates to honor New York City-based organizations and nonprofits (including city agencies) that have engaged volunteers, the organization’s volunteers, and New York City-based businesses that have engaged employees in volunteerism.
Eligibility
Eligibility
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
Completed 50 hours of eligible volunteering in the calendar year (January 1–December 31)
Resident/Student of New York City
NYC Youth Leadership Councils (YLCs) are a network of youth groups focused on policy, practice, and advocacy to make local change happen. Each YLC is a space to team up with others, share ideas, create solutions, and put those solutions into action with the support from City agencies, schools, and community organizations.
Eligibility
Eligibility
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
Member of Voluntas Juvenium with active participation
Completed 20 hours of eligible volunteering in the calendar year (January 1–December 31)
Resident/Student of New York City
President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
As a certifying organization of the PVSA award, we are able to commemorate our volunteers' dedication with national-level recognition.
President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
As a certifying organization of the PVSA award, we are able to commemorate our volunteers' dedication with national-level recognition.
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Information
Information
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.
Eligibility
Eligibility
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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