PVSA

President's Volunteer Service Award

What is the PVSA?

The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a prestigious national honor that recognizes individuals, families, and groups who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the PVSA is led by AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light.

This award celebrates Americans of all ages who dedicate significant time to serving their communities and country. It aims to inspire more people to answer the call to service and make a positive impact.

Our Role as a Certifying Organization

Medlife is proud to be an official Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award. This means we have the authority to verify and award the PVSA to eligible volunteers who meet the required hours of service through our programs and initiatives.

As a Certifying Organization, we play a vital role in recognizing the valuable contributions of our dedicated volunteers and encouraging continued community engagement.

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Eligibility & Award Levels

Volunteers are recognized based on the number of service hours completed within a 12-month period. Award levels include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for those with 4,000+ hours.

  • Kids (5-10): Bronze (26-49 hrs), Silver (50-74 hrs), Gold (75+ hrs)
  • Teens (11-15): Bronze (50-74 hrs), Silver (75-99 hrs), Gold (100+ hrs)
  • Young Adults (16-25): Bronze (100-174 hrs), Silver (175-249 hrs), Gold (250+ hrs)
  • Adults (26+): Bronze (100-249 hrs), Silver (250-499 hrs), Gold (500+ hrs)

Service must be unpaid and not court-ordered. Hours must be completed within a 12-month period (can be a calendar year or a different 12-month cycle defined by our organization).

How to Earn PVSA with Medlife

We encourage all our volunteers to track their service hours. If you volunteer with Medlife through our various programs, including [mention 1-2 key programs like "local community outreach," "service learning trips," or "event support"], your hours can count towards the PVSA.

  1. Register as a Volunteer: Ensure you are registered in our volunteer system.
  2. Track Your Hours: Diligently log all your volunteer hours with us. We will provide guidance on how to do this.
  3. Meet Eligibility: Complete the required number of hours for your age group within a 12-month period.
  4. Certification: At the end of the 12-month period (or as defined by our process), we will verify your hours and submit your application for the award.

Questions About PVSA?

If you have any questions about the PVSA program, your eligibility, or how to track your hours with Medlife, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Contact Our Volunteer Coordinator