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President’s Volunteer Award

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:

  • Encourage and sustain a culture of volunteering at UL.
  • Foster partnerships between UL and local communities.
  • Recognise and support the incredible contributions of student volunteers.
  • Promote leadership and civic responsibility among students.

How It Works - Volunteer!

  • To qualify for a PVA, you must demonstrate a commitment to volunteering throughout the academic year.
  • Volunteer anywhere – on campus, in your home county, or even abroad.
  • All volunteer hours are logged and verified through studentvolunteer.ie.

Award Levels

Students can earn a Gold, Silver, Bronze, Plassey, or overseas volunteering award, depending on the number of hours they volunteer.

How to Get Started


Applying for the President's Volunteer Award

About PVA

Step 1: Decide what award you are applying for.

1. GOLD: minimum 60 hours of volunteering  


2. SILVER: minimum 40 hours of volunteering  


3. BRONZE: minimum 20 hours of volunteering

 

4. PLASSEY: minimum 12 hours of volunteering (only open to 1 semester students)  


5. Overseas: Pre and post volunteering training provided by Comhlámh (www.comhlamh.org)

Step 2: Ensure all volunteer hours are logged

Log all your volunteer hours through StudentVolunteer.ie and make sure they are approved.  



Step 3: Complete the PVA reflective portfolio.

Answer seven short questions designed to help you reflect on:

·        The impact of your volunteering experience

·        How your work benefited both you and the community organisation

This reflection can also be a valuable resource when updating your CV and preparing for future job interviews. 


Step 4: Submit PVA reflective portfolio. All completed applications must be submitted by the prior to deadline

All completed applications must be submitted by 30 April 2026.


Once submitted the SVO team will review your application, and update its status.

Keep an eye on your UL email for reminders. 

Step 5: Attend your presentation ceremony - the PVA ceremony

The PVA ceremony will take place on the 23rd of October 2025 to celebrate your volunteering achievements for AY24/25.

All UL students are welcome to attend the awards. 


PVA Ceremony

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