Global Volunteer Recognition Program™
Celebrate Your Impact. Build Your Legacy. Join a Global Volunteer Movement.
The Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ celebrates volunteers around the world by recognizing service, supporting leadership growth, and creating meaningful opportunities to make an impact. Whether you volunteer locally or globally, in person or remotely, your service deserves to be seen, honored, and celebrated.
Join a global community where volunteer hours matter, leadership is cultivated, and recognition is accessible to everyone.
Why Join the Global Volunteer Recognition Program?
Volunteering should never go unnoticed. Our yearly membership gives you the structure, support, and recognition needed to turn service into lasting impact.
As a member, you can:
- Volunteer in flexible, remote, and in person opportunities from anywhere in the world
- Track and log your volunteer hours to measure your long term impact
- Qualify for nationally recognized and program specific volunteer awards
- Access leadership certifications and educational programs
- Be part of a global network that celebrates service and leadership
Your service matters here.
Who This Program Is For
The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is designed for individuals and organizations committed to service, leadership, and community impact, including:
- Everyone
- Volunteers of all ages and experience levels
- Students seeking civic engagement recognition
- Pageant titleholders and community leaders
- Professionals, retirees, and remote volunteers
- Individuals passionate about giving back on a global scale
No matter how you serve, there is a place for you here.
How the Program Works
Getting recognized for your volunteer work is simple.
- Join the Global Volunteer Recognition Program
- Volunteer in ways that fit your lifestyle and passions
- Track your service hours throughout the year
- Earn recognition through awards, certifications, and events
This low barrier, high impact model makes volunteering accessible and rewarding for everyone.
Volunteer Awards & National Recognition
The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding commitment to volunteerism.
Eligible members who meet required service hours may also access:
- The President’s Volunteer Service Award
- The American Citizenship Award for student members
- Custom Global Volunteer Recognition Program honors
All awards are earned through documented service and celebrate dedication, leadership, and community impact.
The Global Volunteer Awards™
The Global Volunteer Awards™ recognize individuals and organizations creating positive change through service. These awards honor compassion, leadership, and commitment to improving communities around the world.
Hosted annually by the Global Volunteer Recognition Program, the Global Volunteer Awards™ celebrate changemakers whose dedication inspires others to serve.
Annual Volunteer Award Gala & Retreat
June 12, 2026 | Denver, Colorado
Celebrate your impact at our signature event, the Annual Volunteer Award Gala and Retreat, hosted at the Gaylord of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado.
This unforgettable experience includes:
- Recognition for every member in attendance
- Networking with service driven leaders
- An opportunity to share your story and be celebrated
Attendees may participate in person or have their award shipped, ensuring every volunteer is honored, no matter where they are.
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy is the educational arm of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program, designed to empower volunteers to become confident leaders and effective change makers.
Through certification programs and individual courses, members and non members alike can strengthen skills in:
- Volunteer leadership and coordination
- Community advocacy
- Project management
- Nonprofit and service leadership
These programs are ideal for students, professionals, pageant titleholders, and lifelong volunteers seeking to expand their influence.
A Global Community Built on Service
Founded by a lifelong volunteer, the Global Volunteer Recognition Program exists to ensure that every act of service, large or small, is recognized and valued.
We believe recognition fuels sustainability, leadership strengthens communities, and celebrating volunteers creates a better world.
Your Service Deserves Recognition
Every hour you give matters. Every act of service counts. The Global Volunteer Recognition Program ensures your impact is documented, celebrated, and shared.
Join today and become part of a global movement that honors volunteerism, builds leaders, and inspires lifelong service.
