The Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation challenges each delegate at the MassSTAR Citizenship Conference to complete at least 100 hours of service to their community each year. Log your hours today!

Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation is a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  All qualifying individuals will be recognized at the MassSTAR Citizenship Conference in June. 

"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." - President's Volunteer Service Award

About: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/tg/pvsainfo/dspAboutAwards.cfm
MassSTAR Presidential Award Info (pdf)
The Service Key Code is SKM-38048

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress' award for young Americans. Open to 14-23 year olds, it is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive.  MassSTAR Alumni (and all Outstanding youth!) are encouraged to set personal goals in the 4 program areas of Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration and work at your own pace towards a certificate or medal. 

Working towards the award involves keeping track of your hours for activities that you are likely already pursuing! It also presents a supportive framework to take a positive risk and try a new activity!

For more information:
Website: http://congressionalaward.org/register/php