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Volunteers sought for award
The Community Center of St. Bernard is looking for volunteers who qualify for the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service.
Established in 2003, the award gives presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, as measured by the number of service hours performed during 12 months. Volunteers ages 14 and under need to have helped at least 50 hours in the past year to be eligible for an award, while older volunteers need a minimum of 100 hours per year. The minimum for families or other groups is 200 hours annually.
Award recipients will receive a personalized certificate of achievement, a congratulatory letter from President Barack Obama, a letter from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, and a President's Award pin.
Volunteers who would like to receive an award must have proof of their volunteer hours of service at a nonprofit organization, school or college, civic association, government agency, church, or other religious organization during the past 12 months. Documents that can be used include time sheets from the organization where the volunteer worked, or a signed letter on agency letterhead that states the total number of volunteer hours of service over the past year. These items should be brought to the Community Center of St. Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St. in Arabi, before Oct. 30 in order to receive a President's Volunteer Service Award by December 2009.
The Award is issued by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which encourages a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Sens. Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the council is composed of leaders in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering....
