The Governor and First Lady's Service Award will celebrate the volunteer contributions of California's youngest resources - those ages 5-14. Award recipients will receive a personalized certificate from the Governor and First Lady. Following receipt of this special California recognition, participants are encouraged to continue serving towards recognition provided by the President's Volunteer Service Award program.
To be recognized, service activities should meet national or community needs in the areas of youth achievement, parks and open spaces, healthy communities, and public safety and emergency response. Activities should be unpaid and may not include court-ordered community service.
Currently, the Governor and First Lady's Service Award is open to children ages 5-14. The award will be expanded to those ages 15 and up in the future. In the mean time, those ages 15 and up can receive recognition through the President's Volunteer Service Award program.
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