• QVMS is a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This distinction is an honor and awards are issued annually in May. 

    The information below (including all links and forms) is for QVMS Students ONLY. The only exception to this are former QVMS Students who earned a PVSA award during their middle school years. Please do not upload any documents or links if you are not a member of the Raider Family. 

    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. Earning a PVSA award is a huge achievement!

    https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/ 

    Volunteer Opportunities For Middle Schoolers:

    As a certifying organization, we do not coordinate volunteer opportunities for students. However, here is a non-exhaustive list of local non-profit agencies that allow middle school students to volunteer with an adult. Inclusion on this list does not indicate an endorsement. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure the volunteer opportunity they choose for their child is suitable. Feel free to share opportunities with our PVSA Coordinator should you learn of them. 

    Local Non-Profit Agencies that allow youth volunteers

    Local Volunteer Match Portal (search for family friendly options)

    Guidelines for Hours

    Please use the guidelines to make decisions about when, where and how to earn volunteer hours. Be mindful of the limits on hours earned during a 24-hour period and over the summer. 

    QVMS PVSA Community Service Documentation Form (this form is linked on the right side of this page) PRINT copies of this form and get it filled out every time you do community service. If you are doing repeated service with the same project/organization, a detailed log MUST be included with the upload. Logs must include signatures for each date and time to receive full credit. The QVMS Official Dates & Hours Log is linked on the right side of this page if needed.

    QVMS PVSA Submission Upload Link: Deadline Friday, April 18, 2025.

    This is where you will upload documentation of the community service hours you earned. The deadline will be APRIL of EACH year. Only submissions turned in via upload will be considered. Do not email or print PVSA forms.

    Mr. Bernhart will review submitted hours after the April 18, 2025 deadline. Be sure you have carefully attended to the guidelines to ensure your hours will be recognized.  

    At the end of every school year, earners will receive a certificate. Medals and pins might be issued in addition to certificates based on budget.   

    PVSA Volunteer requirements: 

    1. Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder). 

    2. The minimum age is five years old. 

    3. Must complete eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards) 

    Eligible service is unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others with the following exceptions: 

    • Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award*, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) 

    • Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility 

    Ineligible service includes 

    • Donating funds 

    • Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity) 

    • Religious instruction 

    • Conducting worship service 

    • Proselytizing 

    • Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service 

    • Serving only family members