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The President's Volunteer Service Award

The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition.

We encourage you to take a look around, be inspired and take positive action that changes the world.

 
"Nowhere is our unity more evident than in the actions of our volunteer and charitable organizations that rally to their neighbors' aid." - President Trump
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Woman helps an older man walk up the driveway to his home.
"One person can make a difference, and everyone
  should try." - John F. Kennedy
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A poster for the MLK Drum Major program. Are you a Drum Major?
Better Youth's media industry mentors, like director F. Gary Gray, are giving youth tools for self-expression and career growth .
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An AmeriCorp young man kneels down to help a girl with her art project.
"Every human being feels pleasure in doing good
  to another." - Thomas Jefferson
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A poster to thank all the volunteers for their hard work. Thank You Volunteers!
"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many
  services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers." - Ronald Reagan
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News and Events 

President Trump's Letters Available

For awards certified after October 1, 2017 certificate packages will feature a new letter from President Donald J. Trump, and Lifetime Certificates will bear the President's signature. 

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Volunteer Stories 

How Do Volunteers Inspire You?

Certifying Organizations, let us know how your volunteers are making a difference in your community. Log in to your profile to share photos and stories with us. 
 

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Our shared mission to inspire service-driven leaders and volunteers ignites the power of PVSA.
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