President’s Volunteer Service Award
* Prestigious National Honor
* For Committed Volunteer Service
Alpharetta Tamil School is a certified organization authorized to grant the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
Introduction
The PVSA is a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. Established in 2003, this award honors individuals and groups who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service over the course of 12 months. Service hours can be accumulated on a variety of projects throughout the year. The PVSA is awarded annually at the bronze, silver, and gold levels.
Volunteer Eligibility
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)
- Must be at least five years old
- Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)
Who can apply for the PVSA award at ATS?
Right now, ATS is limiting this award to all the ATS Teen volunteers and Adult volunteers.
Hours Required to Earn Awards in Each Age Group
| Age Group | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Lifetime Acheivement Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teens (11–15) | 50–74 hours | 75–99 hours | 100+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Young Adults (16–25) | 100–174 hours | 175–249 hours | 250+ hours | 4,000+ hours |
| Young Adults (26+) | 100–249hours | 250–499 hours | 500+ hours | 4,000+ hours |