GVRP is not currently processing President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Program availability and any restart are controlled by the issuing organization. GVRP cannot guarantee future eligibility rules, acceptance of past service hours or award availability. Continue keeping accurate service records. GVRP’s independent recognition programs have separate requirements and do not guarantee a PVSA.
a restart date, future eligibility rules, retrospective acceptance of service hours or award availability.
Continue keeping accurate service records. GVRP's independent recognition programs have their own
requirements and review process; they do not replace or guarantee a PVSA. Find PVSA Alternatives and what to do next.
Looking for a PVSA alternative?
Check out The Global Volunteer Awards.
Looking for Volunteer Recognition Opportunities?
The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award and also offers additional recognition opportunities through membership, Global Volunteer Awards™, leadership programs, and volunteer achievement pathways.
Because PVSA availability and requirements are determined by the issuing organization, GVRP encourages volunteers to stay connected, continue tracking service, and explore current recognition options available through the program.
5/26/25 - Important Update Regarding the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
The national President's Volunteer Service Award program is currently paused. GVRP cannot guarantee
a restart date, future eligibility rules, retrospective acceptance of service hours or award availability.
Continue keeping accurate service records. GVRP's independent recognition programs have their own
requirements and review process; they do not replace or guarantee a PVSA.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as we receive more information. For official updates, please visit: https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/
Thank you for your understanding, continued support, and dedication to volunteerism.
Deadline
The next certification period and order will be - TBD
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)
- Hours are measured from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The award year must align with the corresponding year of your membership. For certification of volunteer hours in 2023, a 2023 membership is necessary; likewise, certification for 2024 hours requires a 2024 membership, and so forth.
How To Apply
- Please use this template or purchase access to our Volunteer Hour Tracking App to track your volunteer hours.
- To create an editable copy of a Google Sheet
- Open the Google Sheets file that you want to copy
- Click "File" on the top toolbar menu
- Click "Make a copy"
- Choose a name for the copied document
- Click "OK".
- Please fill out this form to submit your application for the President's Volunteer Service Award after hours have been completed. Hours will not be accepted via email. You will receive an email after your hours have been verified during our certification periods with details about the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
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
Can Global Volunteer Recognition Program certify hours from any organization?
Yes. We can certify hours from any United States based organization.
How are hours certified?
We have a board that reviews the hours to make sure that the hours submitted follow the guidelines set by Points of Light.
I had a birthday this year? How do I determine my award Age Group?
| 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 |
Important Note:
It is the member’s responsibility to submit their volunteer hours for consideration. To ensure you don’t miss important updates, including submission reminders, please make sure you are signed up for our newsletters. We also post regular reminders and updates on our social media channels, so be sure to follow us there as well.
Disclaimer: The Global Volunteer Recognition Program is an independent organization and is not affiliated with AmeriCorps or any of its programs. We do not have control over AmeriCorps operations, policies, or decisions. All questions or concerns related to AmeriCorps should be directed to AmeriCorps or its authorized representatives.