Music4America
PVSA Awards and Application
Every year, our members spend hours of their time contributing to the well-being of their community. To recognize their efforts, the students can apply to a national service award, known as the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). Read more about the requirements and see pictures of our past PVSA awards ceremonies down below!
Criteria
Individuals, families and groups that meet the criteria are eligible for the PVSA.
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Recipient(s) must be a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
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Recipient(s) must be a registered Music4America member for the year of application.
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Awards are issued for service hours served between Aug 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024.
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Awards are issued for volunteer service only
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Recipient(s) must fulfill a minimum of 20 volunteer hours in Music4America organized volunteer events for the corresponding award.
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Recipient(s) must apply for the award before the deadline.
Eligible Events
Events | Events |
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Stoneridge Creek Senior Center music concert | Cooking Club |
Danville Reutlinger Senior Center Music Concert | Homeless Donation |
Livermore VA Palo Alto Health Care Center Music Concert | Holiday Cards Sale & Plant sale |
Cleaning & Hiking | Basketball class |
Music Theory Tutoring | Garage sale |
One-on-one music tutoring | PVSA award ceremony |
Orchestra, band, choir rehearsal and performance | Pleasanton Mayor office visiting |
Math camp | Leo Piano Concert |
Coding Club | Dance Club |
Application Requirements
If you are eligible for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, please prepare and email all signed documents to M4a.pvsa@gmail.com. Please add M4A PVSA 2024 - applicant’s name in the subject line.
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Please also include the following information in the email:
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Applicant name (official, as will be shown on the certificate)
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Email,
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Birth Date
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Total Hours
We will review and approve all applications.
The deadline for the 2024 PVSA application is Aug 20, 2024.
PVSA Award Levels
Total Hours by Award | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
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Young Adults (16 - 25) | 100 - 174 | 175 - 249 | 250+ |
Teens (10 - 15) | 50 - 74 | 75 - 99 | 100+ |
Kids (5 - 10) | 26 - 49 | 50 - 74 | 75+ |
PVSA Awards Ceremony 2023
Learn More
M4A is a certified 501(c)(3) organization, which means it is eligible to give volunteer hours that contribute to a PVSA applicant's total service hours. Other certified organizations can also give eligible hours. For more information, please read the official PVSA site here.