President's Volunteer Service Award
We are pleased to announce that Triveni Mitra Mandal has been approved as an official Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The PVSA is a prestigious national honor given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service in their communities. Through the PVSA, volunteers are celebrated for their commitment to helping others, promoting a culture of service and civic responsibility. Award recipients receive a certificate signed by the President, a letter of recognition, and a commemorative pin.
Eligibility Criteria for PVSA:
The Award is available on an annual basis to individuals who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and have demonstrated exemplary social responsibility through volunteering.
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Volunteers must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
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Volunteers must be at least five years old
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Volunteers complete eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)
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Awards are issued for volunteer service only, court ordered service does not qualify for the award
Award Levels:
Age Group | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
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Kids (5–10 years old) | 26–49 hours | 50–74 hours | 75+ hours |
Teens (11–15) | 50–74 hours | 75–99 hours | 100+ hours |
Young Adults (16–25) | 100–174 hours | 175–249 hours | 250+ hours |
Adults (26+) | 100–249 hours | 250–499 hours | 500+ hours |
Benefits of Receiving the PVSA:
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Award recipients receive a certificate signed by the President, a letter of recognition, and a commemorative pin
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The PVSA is a valuable addition to resumes and college applications, demonstrating dedication and leadership in community service
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The PVSA encourages recipients to continue their volunteer efforts and serve as leaders in their communities
Volunteering Opportunities:
There are volunteering opportunities in various Triveni programs and projects. Students can get involved in one or more of the following activities and earn volunteering hours.
Event | Hours per event (approx) | Events in a year | Total volunteering hours |
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Monthly temple event | 3 | 11 | 33 |
Ganesh Chaturthi temple event | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Food shelter | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Triveni cultural event | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Triveni youth committee meetings | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Triveni youth committee meetings with executive committee | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Learning beyond limits (remote teaching for kids in Maharashtra) | 1.5 | 30 | 45 |
This table is for example only. The actual volunteering opportunities may be different depending on the need of the event. The Triveni initiatives offer enough opportunities for our young adult students to reach silver level of certification. Triveni will also consider volunteers hours from other non-profit organizations if students have already exhausted volunteering opportunities in Triveni. Triveni should be able to verify volunteering hours with the organizations for whom this volunteering was done for.
Prerequisite:
Student’s family should have Triveni family membership to participate in this program.
Interested in earning the PVSA? Start by volunteering with Triveni Mitra Mandal. Your time and effort can help make a lasting impact! The President’s Volunteer Service Award is an amazing opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and dedication to making the world a better place. Join us today, and together we can create a positive impact on our community!
Sign up for PVSA Program
We will verify your hours and submit them for PVSA consideration. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive the award