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Laurel Hill, Fl
– Almarante Fire District today announced it has teamed with the
White House to become a Certifying Organization 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 was created by President George W.
Bush to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and
groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, measured by the
number of service hours performed over 12-months.
Almarante Fire District is one of thousands of organizations that
have joined forces to deliver the President’s Volunteer Service
Award and honor the volunteers who strengthen our Nation. As a
Certifying Organization for the Award, Almarante Fire District is
responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential
recipients and delivering the Award.
“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers
with the President’s Volunteer Service Award,” said Chief David
Henderson. “Almarante Fire District’s volunteers are role models in
our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us
closer together as neighbors and a Nation. The Award is our way of
thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to
make volunteering a central part of their lives.”
“Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the President’s Volunteer
Service Award is within your reach,” Chief Henderson said. “There
are so many ways to contribute, and every volunteer hour makes a
difference in improving the quality of life for others. We encourage
everyone to get involved and to bring along your family, friends and
neighbors. Together, we can strengthen America – one hour at a
time.”
The Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic
Participation, a group convened by President George W. Bush to help
foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic
participation among Americans. Chaired by two-time Super Bowl
Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S. Senators 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.
For more information about volunteering with Almarante Fire/Rescue,
Contact Chief Henderson at 850-652-3911. For more information on the
President’s Volunteer Service Award and to find out how to identify
additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit
www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov
or call 1-866-545-5307.
Award Requirements
To be eligible to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award,
applicants' service hours must be confirmed by a registered
Certifying Organization, such as Almarante Fire/Rescue. There are
three levels of the Award varying by hours of service completed
within a 12-month period:
Kids - 14 and younger
Bronze Award: 50 - 74 hours
Silver Award: 75 - 99 hours
Gold Award: 100 or more hours
Young Adults - Ages
15 - 25
Bronze Award: 100 - 174 hours
Silver Award: 175 - 249 hours
Gold Award: 250 or more hours
Adults - Ages 26 and
up
Bronze Award: 100 - 249 hours
Silver Award: 250 - 499 hours
Gold Award: 500 or more hours
Families and Groups
(two or more people)*
*Each member
contributing at least
25 hours towards the total
Bronze Award: 200 -
499 hours
Silver Award: 500 - 999 hours
Gold Award: 1,000 or more hours
President's Call to
Service Award
Individuals who have completed 4,000 or more volunteer service hours
over the course of their lifetime are eligible to receive the
President's Call to Service Award.
For more information about these awards, visit
www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov. |
