Volunteer Scholars helps students, families, schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, clubs, scout troops, youth programs, faith-based organizations, institutions, and other community groups celebrate community service, citizenship, and leadership.
Choose the Membership That’s Right for You
Individual Memberships
For Students & Families
Individual memberships are designed for students and adult volunteers who plan to complete and document community service, citizenship, or leadership hours across a variety of organizations, projects, or service opportunities. This option is best for volunteers who need one central place to track, verify, and submit hours earned through multiple organizations.
Benefits Include
✅ Online volunteer hour tracking
✅ Access to volunteer opportunities and resources
✅ Service verification and recognitions
✅ Opportunity to earn the American Volunteer Service Award and other honors
✅ Options for citizenship, leadership and faith service awards
✅ Choice of award items (medal, coin, pin, or patch)
✅ Opportunity to purchase coordinating award items
✅ Printable award and membership certificates
✅ Support and guidance throughout the year
Group Memberships
For schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, clubs, scout troops, youth programs, faith-based organizations, institutions, military units, and other community groups
Group memberships allow qualifying organizations to manage, verify, and award their own volunteers for service performed in support of the organization’s programs, projects, events, and mission. This option makes it easier to recognize service across your entire organization while streamlining volunteer tracking, verification, and award administration.
Benefits Include
✅ Flexible options for groups of any size
✅ Simple, integrated import of member information
✅ Organization-wide service tracking
✅ Administrative tools and reporting
✅ Self-certification of service to the group
✅ Choice of physical award items (medal, coin, pin, or patch)
✅ Opportunity to purchase coordinating award items
✅ Printable award and membership certificates
✅ Support and guidance throughout the year
Why Volunteer Scholars?
- Build Community Impact
Encourage students and volunteers to make a difference in their communities. - Track Progress
Maintain verified records of volunteer hours, leadership, and citizenship activities. - Recognize Service
Celebrate volunteer accomplishments with meaningful awards and certificates. - Earn Recognition
Participate in nationally recognized service, citizenship, and leadership award programs.
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Membership fees are tax deductible in accordance with IRS Publication 1771 because no goods or services are provided in exchange for your membership contribution.