CCYA is proud to be a certifying agency for The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), honoring and recognizing outstanding volunteers who serve CCYA and our greater community.

PVSA Volunteer Eligibility:

• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder).

• At least sixteen years or older.

• Passes required CCYA licensure and contract clearances.

• Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards).

Eligible Service does not include:

• Donating funds

• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)

• Religious instruction

• Conducting worship service

• Proselytizing

• Volunteer service performed as part of any court-ordered or deferred prosecution community service requirement..

• Serving only family members.

CCYA Certifying Requirements:

For CCYA to certify hours for PVSA, volunteers must complete at least 80% of their required volunteer service hours for our agency. The remaining 20% of volunteer hours can be earned at another nonprofit or community organization as long as those hours are properly documented and can be verified by CCYA.