National Service Honor Now Accepting Applications for Certifying Organizations

The National Service Honor is excited to announce that applications are officially open for organizations interested in becoming National Service Honor Certified Organizations. Whether you’re a school, college, nonprofit, business, or community organization, becoming a Certified Organization allows you to verify volunteer service, recognize outstanding volunteers, and join a growing network committed to promoting meaningful…

How to Start a School Volunteer Recognition Program From Scratch

Every year, students dedicate countless hours to serving their schools and communities. They tutor younger students, volunteer at food banks, organize donation drives, coach youth sports, clean local parks, and support countless nonprofit organizations. Yet many schools have no formal way to recognize these efforts. Creating a volunteer recognition program doesn’t have to be complicated…

Is the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Coming Back? What Organizations Need to Know

Over the past year, many schools and organizations have been asking the same question: Is the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) coming back? The short answer: there’s still no clear timeline or certainty. The Presidential Volunteer Service Award has long been a meaningful way to recognize individuals for their commitment to service. For years, it…

Honoring a Life of Service: Ellen Lampton Recognized with the National Service Honor

The National Service Honor was created to recognize individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving others. Recently, that commitment was beautifully exemplified by Ellen Lampton, a dedicated volunteer in Perham, Minnesota, whose service was celebrated in a surprise recognition at Perham Living. As reported by the Perham Focus, Ellen was going about her regular…

Celebrating Service: Michigan Lion Dance Honors National Service Honor Recipients

The Michigan Lion Dance team recently came together for a special occasion to celebrate the incredible commitment and impact of their members who earned the National Service Honor. In a ceremony filled with pride and community spirit, they recognized 19 members for their dedication to volunteering and service throughout the past year. The National Service…