President's Volunteer Service Award

While I am somewhat philosophically against receiving rewards for volunteer service, if you are looking for a way to encourage your kids to participate in outreach ministries or volunteer opportunities, a good way to do so is with the President's Volunteer Service Award.

"Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a central part of their lives. The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime."