Erica Zofcin receives President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award
/The Caddo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, recently presented the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award to Erica Zofcin, a student at Pleasant Grove High School.
In 2003, under the direction of President George W. Bush, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. Erica was nominated for this award by Patricia Cunningham, Caddo Area Council’s vice president of marketing.
The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation. The Caddo Area Council is the only organization in the local area that serves as a certifying agency for the award. Recipients do not need to be a member of the Boy Scouts of America to be considered for the honor.
Four age groups are eligible for this award (5-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-25 years, and 26+ years). There are Bronze, Silver and Gold award levels depending on the number of volunteer service hours that are validated. Once documented and certified by the Caddo Area Council, the recipient receives a certificate and a medallion. They are encouraged to denote their award on their resumés and college applications.
