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***Applications for AY22/23 are now open***

How to apply for your President's Volunteer Award for AY22/23

• Log all your hours on studentvolunteer.ie.
• Make sure all hours have been approved by your volunteer supervisor.
• Complete reflective portfolio - click here.  Deadline is Friday 28th April 2023. 

N.B - There is no 3 hour cap this academic year. Students must achieve a minimum of 20 hours to apply for a PVA. 

Types of Awards: 

•       Gold - minimum of 60 volunteer hours 
•       Silver - minimum of 40 volunteer hours
•       Bronze - minimum of 20 volunteer hours 
•       Plassey -  minimum of 12 volunteer hours (Applies to International students here for one semester only). The Plassey Award recognises that international students spending one semester at UL do not have the same opportunities as those students spending a full-academic year at UL. Therefore, students spending one semester in UL may apply for the Plassey Award. To be eligible for this award you must show a commitment to volunteering.
•       Overseas Award - (Must complete pre and post provided by Comhlámh (www.comhlamh.org) )