Volunteer Awards
Many student enjoy volunteer work, racking up an impressive number of volunteer hours. Some organizations have programs in place to give recognition to those students, including:
The United States has a longstanding history of recognizing civic service participation and in 2003, founded this award for those whose service has positively impacted their community. The awards are based on number of hours volunteered in a 12-month period, starting with 50 hours for teens 15 and younger and 100 hours for teens 16 and older.
The Congressional Service Award is older and more involved than the President's Volunteer Service Award. It began in 1979 and is open to youth ages 14-24. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Participants are eligible to register with the Award at 13 1/2 years old. Participants are eligible to submit completed record book applications when they reach the age of 14 years old.
Violet Richardson Award, Due Dec. 15
This award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies from a certificate and recognition at a club meeting or special event, to a monetary gift to the young woman and/or her charity.
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
SRVHS has a chapter that students may join. Those who are active for at least four semesters (from second semester sophomore year to second semester senior year) and meet all requirements are eligible for the CSF Lifetime Membership Scholarship AKA Sealbearer their senior year of high school.
