The UNICEF Club program has a long proud history of volunteer service. Our volunteers are working to meet the needs of their neighborhoods, community and world by raising funds to alleviate poverty, disease, and corruption.
In recognition of these outstanding achievements, VHS UNICEF Club is proud to announce the availability of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. Established in 2003, this new Award 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 twelve months.
The Valencia High School UNICEF Club has teamed with hundreds of organizations and businesses across the country to deliver this Award to our most outstanding volunteers. As a Certifying Organization of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, we can nominate potential recipients and distribute the Award to those who meet or exceed the Award criteria.
“The Valencia High School UNICEF Club is extremely proud to join the President of the United States in recognizing the volunteers who consistently take the time to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Winston Lee, former president and founder. “Volunteers strengthen America and inspire others to get involved. We are proud to honor our volunteers who are answering the call with this Award.”
Children, adults, families and groups can receive the Award and, given their ongoing service activity, many of our volunteers may already meet the requirements. To qualify for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to the VHS UNICEF Club, and we will verify the service and deliver the Award.
Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed on behalf of the VHS UNICEF Club. 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 twelve months; recipients can qualify for a new Award each year.
“Our volunteers should strive to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award every year,” said Winston Lee. “Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the Award is within your reach. In fact, the strength and success of our nation depends on every one of us taking an active role in the community where we live. You can also help strengthen America by asking your friends, families and neighbors to join you in helping your community. Most people say ‘yes’ if asked to volunteer – all it takes is a personal request.”
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation – created by President George W. Bush to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make to our nation. To learn more and find out how to qualify for the Award, please contact us: valenciaUNICEF@gmail.com.
PVSA Eligibility:
Kids: Age 5-14
Young Adults: Individual Age 15-25
Adults: Individual Age 26 +
PVSA Awards:
Bronze Level AwardKids: 50 to 74 hours
Young Adults: 100 to 174 hours
Adults: 100 to 249 hours
Family & Groups: 200 to 499 hours
Silver Level Award
Kids: 75 to 99 hours
Young Adults: 175 to 249 hours
Adults: 250 to 499 hours
Family & Groups: 500 to 999 hours
Gold Level Award
Kids: 100 hours or more
Young Adults: 250 hours or more
Adults: 500 hours or more
Family & Groups: 1000 hours or more
President’s Call to Service Award
All Ages: 4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)
You will also receive a Personalized Certificate and a Congratulatory Letter from President Donald Trump.
