Volunteer Project Impact Award

ORGANIZER NAME]. The Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ is participating as a promotional co-host to help increase awareness and does not operate, supervise, insure, or assume responsibility for the project. Participants are responsible for reviewing the organizer’s eligibility, safety, registration, and participation requirements. The primary organizer remains responsible for project planning, permissions, supervision, accessibility, participant safety, insurance, legal requirements, background checks, transportation, fundraising compliance, and all other operational responsibilities. The Global Volunteer Recognition Program may decline or remove projects that are unsafe, unlawful, discriminatory, misleading, primarily commercial, inconsistent with the program’s mission, or lacking sufficient information. How Is the Award Reviewed? The Global Volunteer Recognition Program considers: Purpose: Did the project address a genuine community or public need? Contribution: What did the member personally do? Completion: Was the project or qualifying portion of the project completed? Impact: What changed or improved because of the project? Initiative: Did the member contribute meaningful effort, skill, creativity, or problem-solving? Documentation: Is there sufficient information to understand and confirm the project and contribution? A formal leadership title is not required. Members whose primary achievement involved directing, mentoring, coordinating, or inspiring others may also wish to explore the Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award. Members interested in strengthening their project-planning and leadership skills can explore the Global Volunteer Recognition Program Leadership Academy. Important Award Policies Active membership is required for the applicable recognition year. Purchasing the award does not replace the project, documentation, or eligibility requirements. The submitted project must be completed before the award is issued. Recognition is issued only after the information has been reviewed and approved. Additional information or clarification may be requested. A member may receive the Volunteer Project Impact Award no more than once for the same recognition year. A member may qualify again in a future year through a new project or significant new impact from an ongoing project. Printed certificates are optional and require shipping. Calendar acceptance does not guarantee award approval. Award approval does not guarantee calendar placement or promotional features. The award does not represent academic credit, professional licensure, grant approval, nonprofit status, or endorsement by an outside organization. Please review the Global Volunteer Recognition Program Frequently Asked Questions for additional information about membership, recognition, digital products, shipping, and award eligibility. Frequently Asked Questions Is Global Volunteer Recognition Program membership required? Yes. The Volunteer Project Impact Award is a member-exclusive recognition. The recipient must have an active membership for the year in which the qualifying project was completed. Is there a minimum number of volunteer hours? No. The award is based on the member’s contribution and the project’s impact rather than a required number of hours. Members seeking hours-based recognition may explore additional volunteer awards and recognition opportunities. Does the project have to be completed through a nonprofit? No. Independent, school-based, workplace, neighborhood, pageant, faith-based, civic, and community projects may qualify when they provide a genuine public or community benefit. Can a remote or virtual project qualify? Yes. Remote and digital volunteer projects may qualify when the member demonstrates a meaningful contribution and documents the resulting impact. Can someone nominate a member? Yes. A member may apply directly, or another person may provide the nomination and supporting information. Can several members receive recognition for the same project? Yes, but each member must apply separately and document their individual contribution. Approval for one participant does not automatically qualify the entire team. Does the project have to be submitted before it occurs? Advance submission is not required for the standard Volunteer Project Impact Award. It is required for the Community Engagement Distin