Mentoring Young People in Need

Foróige
Education | Galway
The President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) is a prestigious recognition for UL students volunteering, both on and off campus. This award is officially recognised by the President of the University of Limerick and is noted on your UL student transcript, showcasing your commitment to civic engagement.
The President’s Volunteer Award is designed to:
Students can earn a Gold, Silver, Bronze, Plassey, or overseas volunteering award, depending on the number of hours they volunteer.
1. BRONZE: minimum of 20 hours of volunteering
2. SILVER: minimum of 40 hours of volunteering
3. GOLD: minimum of 60 hours of volunteering
4. Plassey: 12 hours in one semester - 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.
5. Overseas: Pre and post volunteering training provided by Comhlámh (www.comhlamh.org)
International Students: Plassey Award
Step 2: Ensure all volunteer hours are logged on your student login here at StudentVolunteer.ie and approved.
There are 7 questions and all that is needed are a couple of paragraphs. This application is designed to help you reflect on the impact and benefits that both you and the community organisation gained from your volunteering role. The reflective portfolio will be very useful when you are updating your C.V. and in job interviews.
Step 4: All completed applications must be submitted by a deadline to be set in April 2026.
The SVO office will review after the deadline and the status of your application will change once confirmed.
We will also email you to inform you of your award. Please keep an eye on your emails.
Step 5: The PVA ceremony will take place during the Autumn Semester 2026.
All UL students are welcome to attend the awards.
Email communication will follow once the date and venue have been confirmed.
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