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!