President's Volunteer Service Award

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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. 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.

World Malayalee  Council America Region Inc has been approved as an official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The ability to bestow Presidential recognition to the volunteers is a tremendous honor. Recognizing the great work and commitment of our volunteers can deliver a powerful message, one that encourages others to take action. This is an incredible achievement for WMC AR. Contact us for more details at wmcamerica.pvsa@gmail.com


Presidential Recognition For the Volunteers:

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an opportunity to honor the most outstanding volunteers and recognize the impact they make.

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

Eligible Service does not include:

  • Donating funds
  • Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
  • Religious instruction
  • Conducting worship service
  • Proselytizing
  • Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
  • Serving only family members
Volunteers should enter the details in the below form