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THE PRESIDENT’S
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS & RESIDENTS
Maximo Nivel is proud to be a certifying organization for the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. Through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, this is a volunteer service award granted by the President of the United States to honor U.S. citizens for their volunteer service. The Service Award is granted to individuals, families and organizations in the United States, and it is based on the number of volunteer service hours worked. Volunteer service may take place in the United States or anywhere else in the world. There are 4 levels of awards, including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the President’s Call to Service Award, which is the most prestigious of the 4 award levels. Volunteers receive a personalized certificate of recognition, an official pin and medallion, and a congratulatory letter signed by the President.
Qualifications for The President’s Volunteer Service Award
– U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
– Complete a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer service as an individual
– Complete at least 25 hours as an individual in a group that completes a minimum of 200 hours
– Volunteer hours must be completed within a 12-month period
To apply for your service award, create an account through the official President’s Volunteer Service Award website. After you have created your account, please confirm with Maximo Nivel and we provide you with detailed instructions to complete the process.
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Maximo Nivel has been offering volunteer abroad programs since 2003. We are a locally-based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Our volunteer program fees are affordable and transparent.
- New volunteer programs start every Monday year-round
- Professional Field Managers
- Volunteer programs available from 1-52 weeks
- All-inclusive—accommodations, meals, and many extras
- 24/7 in-country support
- Academic credit available
- No Registration or processing fees
- All-inclusive program fees from $735
We bring structure and organization to your volunteer program, and we match you with the best project according to your personal goals and the positive impact you want to have. Schedule a call with a program advisor today!