• Volunteer

     

    AHS Community Service Awards

    Acalanes High School recognizes students for their volunteer contributions through the Service Award Program, coordinated by the Acalanes Parents Club (APC). AHS is also a certified organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).

     

    Award Timeline:
    April 19, 2025 – April 17, 2026

     

    Available Awards:

    • Acalanes High School Volunteer Service Award: Awarded to students who complete 30+ hours of community service.

    • Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA):  Recognizes students with 50+ or 100+ service hours, based on PVSA age categories. ⚠️ New in 2025: A student's age category is determined by the age they were for at least 7 months during the award calendar year.

    • Excellence in Community Service Award: Granted once during high school to students who: complete 300+ service hours over four years, or earn three PVSA awards at any level. Recipients will receive a graduation honor cord. Students who qualify by junior year may request early verification for college applications.

    Service Requirements:

    • Must be served during award calendar year (including incoming Freshmen)

    • Follow approved service guidelines

    • Logged correctly in the Helper Helper app within one month of service

    • Verified by a volunteer coordinator by April 17, 2026

    Guidelines & Instructions:
    Click here to learn:

    • How to create a Helper Helper account and submit hours

    • PVSA age categories

    • Which types of service count, don’t count, or are subject to hour caps

    Award Distribution:
    In May, recipients will receive award details via email, including the date of a lunchtime distribution event. All awards are free, funded by APC.

     

    Need Help?
    Contact the APC Community Service Team — we're happy to assist!