President’s Volunteer Service Award From The US President
Volunteering at Assam Foundation Of North America can now help you get the prestigious high-tier Volunteering Certificate: President’s Volunteer Service Award from The US President.
The US “President’s Volunteer Service Award” is a prestigious and national award in the US, given for a high-tier volunteering service. It is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Established by Executive Order by George W. Bush, the award was established in 2003 to honor volunteers that give time, hours per year helping others through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award can be granted to individuals, families, and organizations located throughout the United States, depending on the number of service hours completed.
It is an opportunity to honor the most outstanding volunteers and recognize the impact they make. Only Certifying Organizations can certify volunteers’ eligibility for the PVSA and order awards.
Assam Foundation Of North America has been recognized as one such approved organization to give out the PVSA recommendation for its volunteers. With this approval, Volunteers of Voice of SAP in the USA are now eligible to receive PVSA. The Eligibility:
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
- Must be at least five years old.
- Completes eligible service within a 12-month period.
Eligibility service:
- Volunteering work on AFNA projects.
Hours of volunteering service:
| Age Group | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Kids (5–10 years old) | 26–49 hours | 50–74 hours | 75+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Teens (11–15) | 50–74 hours | 75–99 hours | 100+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Young Adults (16–25) | 100–174 hours | 175–249 hours | 250+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Adults (26+) | 100–249 hours | 250–499 hours | 500+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
Additional information is available in this presentation.
