President's Volunteer Service Awards
An initiative of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
- President's Volunteer Service Awards
- History Of The Program
- Getting Started
UT Dallas Service and Civic Participation
Former UT System Chancellor Mark Yudof serves on the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. As a result, the UT System has joined with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to bring the President's Volunteer Service Awards program to UT Dallas and other UT System institutions. The Department of Community Engagement coordinates the University's participation in the President's Volunteer Service Awards.
The President's Volunteer Service Award
In January of 2003, by Executive Order, President George W. Bush announced the formation of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The Council was established to recognize the important contributions Americans of all ages are making within their communities through service and civic engagement.
The President's Volunteer Service Awards have been developed to thank and honor Americans who engage in volunteer service and, in doing so, inspire others to volunteer their time and energy. Any individual, family or group can receive the President's recognition for annual commitments to volunteer service. Awards are based on length of service. Individuals who serve a minimum of 100 hours in a 1-year period are eligible to receive awards.
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD LEVELS
Young Adults-Ages 15-25
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Adults-Ages 26 and up
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PRESIDENT'S CALL TO SERVICE AWARD
Individuals who have completed 4000 or more volunteer service hours over the course of their lifetime are eligible to receive the PRESIDENT'S CALL TO SERVICE AWARD.
The awards packages include a certificate of achievement, a President's Volunteer Service Awards lapel pin, a note of congratulations from the President of the United States and a letter from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Eligible participants will be invited to attend the annual ceremony that takes place in February.
All Faculty, Staff and Students are Encouraged to Participate
Currently many individuals serve in regular volunteer capacities. We want to recognize your commitment and outstanding service to the community. We encourage everyone to become involved with charitable, service and civic organizations. To earn an award, individuals, families and groups are encouraged to record their volunteer activities served by clicking on the UT Dallas logo at www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/s/ut. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation provides a simple web-based method for individuals to record and measure ongoing volunteer efforts.
More Information/Presentations to Campus Groups
If you have any other questions regarding this effort, please contact the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement at (972) 883-4546 or e-mail. You may also visit the main website to learn about the national program at www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.
Volunteer Opportunities
To learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community, please visit the Office of Student Volunteerism website.
