PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS

PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD INFORMATION

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Be the Star You Are!® 501c3 is a certified organization for 'The President’s Volunteer Service Award’ (PVSA). The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an opportunity to honor the most outstanding volunteers and recognize the impact they make in our world. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.

The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation.

Led by the AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, this program allows Certifying Organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

*Minimum of one year of service with Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 in any outreach program

*100 hours of service (can be multiple years)

*Participation in a minimum of one in-person event for those living in the San Francisco Bay Area

*Volunteers must keep a list of all activities and hours earned to submit.

*All applications are reviewed and approved by AmeriCorps.

Any future requirements will be detailed here.

DOWNLOAD: Hours Required to Earn Awards in Each Age Group

MEET AWARD WINNERS

Keerthi-Gold Award

What Keerthi says:

"Being a radio host for Express Yourself has been an incredibly meaningful experience for me. It has not only deepened my knowledge but also empowered me to make a positive impact in my community through Be the Star You Are!® Engaging with listeners and sharing stories that matter has strengthened my commitment to fostering change and raising awareness on important issues. This platform has allowed me to connect with diverse voices and amplify causes that are close to my heart, making every moment behind the microphone truly rewarding. As the chairperson for the Pear and Wine Festival, I’ve had the joy of combining leadership with community engagement, especially working with kids. Organizing this event, particularly with the excitement of BTSYA's 25th-anniversary parade, has been a highlight of my year. Watching children light up as they participate in the festivities and seeing their enthusiasm for community involvement has been incredibly fulfilling."

Julia

What Julia Says:

"Being on the Be the Star You Are!® and Express Yourself! Teen Radio team has been absolutely life-changing for me. I joined this incredible community right before starting high school, at a time when I was utterly terrified. I had spent my middle school years in lockdown, and the world around me felt like it was relentlessly spinning, with nothing to ground me. Then one quick Google search led me to one of the most profound and supportive communities I’ve ever experienced. From the moment I showed up at the Moraga Faire, Cynthia Brian and the Be the Star You Are!® team welcomed me with open arms. I still remember how a group of smiling teens brought me into the booth and gave me the run-down on everything—not just about BTSYA, but about life, like which ice cream flavor is the best. Just in that day, I found so much joy in reading Cynthia's wonderful book No Barnyard Bullies to kids, planting seedlings with them, and seeing the seeds of literacy grow in them. A month later, I joined Express Yourself! Teen Radio, where I was terrified of having my voice broadcast to the world. But soon, my co-host Sharanya and I were laughing over our shared love of Whole Foods, and I was just smiling and smiling and smiling. This show is completely authentic—no scripts, no overediting, just real, candid conversations from teenagers. Comparing myself to the scared girl I was now three years ago, I know she’d be amazed at how far she’s come."

Nandini-Gold

What Nandini says

"I am grateful for the opportunity I received to volunteer with Be the Star You Are!® as a Star Tee Book Reviewer. Being an avid reader and writer, I greatly enjoyed the ability to work on my hobbies while uplifting families, women, youth at risk, and others. From many of the books I have reviewed, I have learned the importance of issues and ideas that are highly applicable in the real world. Moreover, I was able to freely express my opinions about multiple works of writing, and in the process, develop my analytical and critical thinking skills. It was and will continue to be, a great experience and journey which has inspired me. I hope I have inspired others as well."

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PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD INFORMATION