The President's Volunteer Service Award

& AEC Foundation

The President’s Volunteer Service Award（PVSA）

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. 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.

https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/about

AEC is a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award

Eligibility Requirements

Volunteer Eligibility：

  • 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)

  • Eligible Service:

    • Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others

      • Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)

      • Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility

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Award winners will get:

  • The official President’s Volunteer Service Award pin, coin, or medallion

  • A personalized certificate of achievement and letter signed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.