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.

President Barack Obama bumps fists with White House staff.

"A change is brought about because ordinary people
do extraordinary things." - President Obama

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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

MLK Drum Majors for Service 2017

Certifying Organizations, celebrate your volunteers in conjunction with the MLK Day of Service during President Obama's last week in office. Order awards by January 2, 2017.

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Volunteer Stories

Share a Picture or Story to Inspire Service in 2017

To inspire Americans to make a commitment to service in the new year, please visit our new Facebook page to share inspiring stories of impact. You can also tag stories on twitter with #PVSA.

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