As a Certifying Organization of the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, Youth Service America distributes the PVSA to those who meet or exceed the award criteria. Established in 2003, the PVSA is given by the President of the United States and honors individuals, families and groups who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service over the course of 12 months.
To qualify for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to Youth Service America, and we will verify the service and deliver the PVSA.
Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed as part of Youth Service America programs. In fact, service hours can be accumulated through work on a variety of projects throughout the year. The only requirement is that the necessary hours be completed within 12 months; recipients can qualify for a new PVSA each year.
| Youth Ages 5-14 | Youth Ages 15-25 | Families & Groups | |
| Bronze Award | 50-74 hours | 100-174 hours | 200-499 hours |
| Silver Award | 75-99 hours | 175-249 hours | 500-999 hours |
| Gold Award | 100+ hours | 250+ hours | 1,000+ hours |
