What do actress Hilary Duff, NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, and country music singer Sara Evans have in common? They are creating positive change in the world by volunteering -- AND they are all members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation brings together leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, education, government, nonprofits, and the media to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers -- especially young people -- are making in our Nation. Meet the members of the President's Council.
The President's Council developed the President's Volunteer Service Award to recognize and thank outstanding individuals and teams for their volunteer efforts.
Any individual, family, or team can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours earned over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime at home or abroad. The following are the eligibility requirements for each age group and award category:
Bronze Level
Kids (14 and under): 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults (15 to 25): 100 to 174 hours
Adults (26 and older): 100 to 249 hours
Teams: 200 to 499 hours (at least 25 hours per member)
Kids (14 and under): 75 to 99 hours
Young Adults (15-25): 175 to 249 hours
Adults (26 and older) 250 to 499 hours
Teams: 500 to 999 hours (at least 25 hours per member)
Gold Level
Kids (14 and under): 100 hours or more
Young Adults (15 to 25): 250 hours or more
Adults (26 and older): 500 hours or more
Teams: 1000 hours or more (at least 25 hours per member)
President’s Call to Service Award
All Ages
4,000
hours
or
more
of
volunteer
service
(over
a
lifetime).
To find a volunteer opportunity, begin tracking your hours, and apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.