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The United States Corps of Chaplains
Joins With the President’s Council on
Service and Civic Participation to Deliver President’s Volunteer Service Award
Prestigious Award Honors Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer
Service
The United States Corps of Chaplains is pleased to announce that it has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the AWARD was created by President George W. Bush to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, measured by the number of service hours performed over 12-months.
The United States Corps of Chaplains is one of
thousands of organizations that have joined forces to deliver the PRESIDENT’S
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD and honor the volunteers who strengthen our Nation. As a
Certifying Organization for the AWARD, the United States Corps of Chaplains is
responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and
delivering the AWARD
“We of the United States Corps of Chaplains are proud to join the President of the United States in recognizing our volunteers who take the time and make the sacrifices to help others,” said Chaplain Phillip D. Burnette, National Commander. “Volunteers make a real contribution in so many vital areas. We are proud to honor these most deserving individuals.”
Children, adults, families and groups can receive the Award and, given their ongoing service activity, many of our volunteers may already meet the requirements (see requirements below). To qualify for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to the United States Corps of Chaplains, and we will verify the service and deliver the Award.
Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed on behalf of the United States Corps of Chaplains. 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 within12 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 Chaplain Burnette. “This award is within reach of all, even those who have never volunteered before. Our nation depends on all of us taking action to help others in our community. You can help by getting others involved - your friends, family, and neighbors. Most people will say ‘yes’ if only asked.”
Requirements To be eligible to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award, applicants' service hours must be confirmed by a registered Certifying Organization. There are three levels of the Award varying by hours of service completed within a 12-month period:
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Kids - 14 and younger
Bronze Award 50 - 74 hours
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Adults - Ages 26 and up
Bronze Award 100 - 249 hours
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Young Adults - Ages 15 - 25 Bronze Award 100 - 174 hours
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Families and Groups (two or more people)* Bronze Award 200 - 499 hours
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President’s Call to Service Award
Individuals who have completed 4,000 or more volunteer service hours over the course of their lifetime are eligible to receive the President’s Call to Service Award.
"For God and Country"
The United States Corps of Chaplains is a Christian ministerial and volunteer public service organization made up of former and retired military personnel and other patriotic, public spirited citizens. Its members are Christians who are dedicated to providing ministerial support, military honors and assistance to active military personnel, veterans, and their families. Its members are also committed to providing ministerial service to the civilian community and all possible assistance in response to disasters of any type.
For more information about volunteering with the United States Corps of Chaplains, please visit www.USCOCHQ.org. For more information on the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307.
