Mailed our First National Service Honors
On July 15th, our team at Helper Helper celebrated an exciting milestone — we mailed out our first-ever group of National Service Honor awards! After months of development, outreach, and feedback from schools, students and nonprofits, the moment finally came to package up medallions, pins, and certificates and get them in the hands of the incredible volunteers who earned them.
“It’s been fun getting to further engage with organizations and volunteers across the country that do incredible work in their communities – many times volunteering up 100-300 hours in one year.”
– Krista Clement, Helper Helper President
Stepping up to Fill a Gap and Honor Volunteers
We created the National Service Honor to fill the gap left by the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), which many schools and organizations relied on to recognize volunteer service. When we learned the PVSA was winding down, we didn’t just talk about stepping up — we took action. The National Service Honor now exists as a meaningful and accessible way to continue recognizing volunteers across the country for their commitment to serving others.
Certifying Organizations
Our goal was to ensure continuity for the hundreds of schools and nonprofits who had been certified to give the PVSA. So, if your organization was previously certified to offer the PVSA, you’re automatically qualified to present the National Service Honor. We’re proud to honor that legacy and make it easy for service-minded programs to keep celebrating the incredible impact of their students.
Congratulations to those Honored in our 1st Round
Seeing the names on each certificate and knowing the hours behind each one — it’s a reminder of why this matters. These aren’t just pieces of paper. They’re symbols of empathy, hard work, and community leadership.
To the schools, families, and organizations who helped make this first round a success: thank you. We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to celebrate even more student service in the months to come.
If you’re ready to get involved or want to learn more about applying, visit our National Service Honor page.