Getting Involved: How to Find Volunteer Opportunities and Make a Difference with PVSA

In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, Tiffiny Webster is joined by Regional Mentor, Taylore Coulombe, to discuss the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program and Sage Serves. The PVSA program was established in 2003 by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation as a way to recognize the role of volunteers and their impact on communities. Sage Oak, being a certifying organization, offers this program to its students, starting from kindergarten to 12th grade.Participating in the PVSA program provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate character, accountability, excellence, growth mindset, and service, which are the student learning outcomes (SLOs) valued by Sage Oak. It not only helps students learn the values of giving back and service but it can also help high school students when completing college applications. Colleges often value a history of community service, and having the PVSA on college applications can make students stand out from the crowd. There are no set volunteer hour requirements and all students are welcome to participate. Students who are able and willing to serve in an extensive way can work towards earning awards for reaching service hour milestones. All participants will be recognized at the End of the Year Regional Socials and at High School Graduation.Parents and families are encouraged to look for volunteer opportunities within their local communities. Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information.Sage Oak WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube