Volunteer Appreciation Program

KNCB’s Volunteer Appreciation Program is designed to recognize the dedicated volunteers who donate their time to support the mission of Keep North Charleston Beautiful.

How do I qualify?

Volunteers earn hours by volunteering for KNCB both virtually and at the KNCB office. Simply sign in on the “KNCB Volunteer Sign-In” sheet in the KNCB office, or log your hours using this online form.

Incentives & Recognition

  • Volunteers who reach a minimum of 10 HOURS PER MONTH will receive a small thank-you gift (valued at $5 or more) at the beginning of the next month.

  • Volunteers who reach a minimum of 40 HOURS PER YEAR will receive a small thank-you gift (valued at $25 or more). These awards will be distributed in November of each year.

  • Each year, volunteers will receive a KNCB t-shirt after they have reached a cumulative 10 HOURS for the year. (These hours do not need to be completed in one month.)

The Fine Print

  • In order to be eligible for the volunteer incentives listed above, a minimum of 50% of volunteer hours must be completed at the KNCB office.

  • Yearly volunteer incentives begin on January 1 of each year and must be completed by November 1 in order to be eligible for the yearly volunteer prize.

  • All volunteer incentives prizes are available on a first come, first served basis; while supplies last.

  • KNCB reserves the right to discontinue the program at any time without notice.


President’s Volunteer Service Award

The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes incredible individuals who are committed to a high level of volunteer service. These individuals work tirelessly to solve some of the toughest challenges facing their communities, and their nation.

If you are interested in earing a PVSA, you must do so through a Certifying Organization. KNCB is an official Certifying Organization.

Volunteer Eligibility:

  • United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States

  • Must be at least five years old

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

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

For additional information regarding volunteer eligibility, please click here for more information from the Corporation for National & Community Service.

Hours required for each award level:

AGE GROUP

Kids (5-10 years old)

Teens (11-15)

Young Adults (16-25)

Adults (26+)

BRONZE

26-49 hours

50-74 hours

100-174 hours

100-249 hours

SILVER

50-74 hours

75-99 hours

175-249 hours

250-499 hours

GOLD

75+ hours

100+ hours

250+ hours

500+ hours