EECI is a proud partner of AmeriCorps and is excited to recognize the value of volunteer services and the impact it has on the community.

Volunteer Eligibility

• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., green card holder)

• Must be at least five years old

• Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)

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Eligible Service:

• Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others

  • Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)

  • Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility 

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Eligible Service does not include:

• Donating funds

• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)

• Religious instruction

• Conducting worship service

• Proselytizing

• Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service

• Serving only family members

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                Hours Required to Earn Awards in Each Age Group

Age Group Bronze Silver Gold Lifetime Achievement Award

Kids (5–10 years old)26–49 hours50–74 hours75+ hours4,000+ hours

Teens (11–15)50–74 hours75–99 hours100+ hours4,000+ hours

Young Adults (16–25)100–174 hours175–249 hours250+ hours4,000+ hours

Adults (26+)100–249 hours250–499 hours500+ hours4,000+ hours