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Thank you for your commitment to service as a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). This is an update regarding the PVSA program.

As decided by AmeriCorps, and effective immediately starting May 27, 2025, the President’s Volunteer Service Award program is on temporary pause.

Please view the AmeriCorps announcement on the official PVSA website here.

Pebble Tossers will notify members of the change as soon as we receive information on PVSA operations. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

what we know right now

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    Q:

    Why is the PVSA program temporarily paused?

    A:

    The national organizations overseeing the PVSA program, AmeriCorps and Points of Light, have announced a temporary pause. We are currently awaiting further details and guidance from the organizations regarding the reason and duration of this pause.

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    Q:

    When will the PVSA program resume operations?

    A:

    At this time, we do not have a confirmed date for the resumption of the PVSA program. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share updates from AmeriCorps and Points of Light as soon as they become available.

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    Q:

    I submitted a PVSA application to Pebble Tossers before May 27th. What will happen to my submission?

    A:

    Pebble Tossers will hold onto submissions made before May 27th. We will not process submissions until we receive additional information from AmeriCorps and Points of Light.

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    Q:

    I was recently awarded the PVSA and was put on a waitlist to receive the President’s Letter. What will happen to my position on the waitlist?

    A:

    Pebble Tossers will continue to honor volunteers’ requests to receive the President’s Letter. We will contact waitlisted volunteers with additional information as soon as it is available.

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    Q:

    Can I still submit a PVSA application?

    A:

    Pebble Tossers is not accepting PVSA applications past May 27th at this time.

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    Q:

    What other recognition programs are there for volunteers?

    A:

    Pebble Tossers is not currently conducting volunteer recognition awards outside of the PVSA.

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    Q:

    What does this pause mean for the volunteer hours I’ve already logged or earned towards a PVSA?

    A:

    Please continue to log all your volunteer hours with Pebble Tossers as usual. While the award program is paused, your hours are still incredibly valuable. As long as your volunteer hours are uploaded to your Pebble Tossers account, we will retain all hours for tracking and recognition purposes.

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    Q:

    Should I stop volunteering since the PVSA program is paused?

    A:

    Absolutely not! Your dedication and service are vital to Pebble Tossers’ mission and the community we serve. The impact you make through your volunteer efforts goes far beyond any award. We deeply appreciate your continued commitment to making a difference.

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    Q:

    How will I know when there’s an update about the PVSA program?

    A:

    We are committed to keeping you informed. All official updates regarding the PVSA program can be found on the PVSA website, as well as being shared directly with our volunteers via email and our website. Please refrain from calling or emailing the Pebble Tossers office directly, as we will share information as soon as we receive it.

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    Q:

    What can I do right now to support the PVSA program?

    A:

    Please contact your local representatives and show your support for the President’s Volunteer Service Award! The PVSA was established in 2003 in recognition of community service and the vital role volunteers play in strengthening our communities.

    Pebble Tossers has been a proud certifying organization for Georgia residents since 2014, awarding hundreds of youth leaders who have served across our 12 cause areas: citizenship + social justice, vulnerable individuals, homelessness, the environment, U.S. troops + veterans, global awareness, arts + culture, education + literacy, the elderly, animals + wildlife, hunger + food drives, family stablization, and many more.