In January 2003, President George W. Bush signed an
Executive Order
creating the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to
recognize the important contributions Americans of all ages are making in
our communities every day through volunteer service.
Members of this new council include entertainers, athletes, retired elected
officials, business and media leaders, leaders of nonprofit and volunteer
service organizations, and community volunteers.
The Council is chaired by Darrell Green, former Washington Redskin and
founder of The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation. Former Senators Bob Dole
and John Glenn are honorary co-chairs.
Click here
to find out more information about the council members and to watch interviews with
several of them from an earlier visit to the White House.
The President's Volunteer Service Awards
 In order to encourage and recognize outstanding volunteer service and
inspire others to volunteer, the President’s Council on Service and Civic
Participation created the President’s Volunteer Service Award. These Awards
will honor those Americans who have made serving a central part of their
lives and show that when you help your neighbor, you are helping your
nation.
Awards are given to youth ages 14 and under who have completed 50 or more
hours of volunteer service; to individuals 15 and older who have completed
100 or more hours; and to families or groups who have completed 200 or more
hours. Lifetime achievement is recognized with a special President's Call to
Service Award, which honors those who have provided more than 4,000 hours of
service over the course of their lifetime.
For more information about the President’s Volunteer Service Award, visit
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.
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