PCR's Volunteer of the Month award is given to the volunteer who has dedicated the longest hours within the month. The previous month's awardee will be announced on the 5th of each month. The Volunteer of the Month will be announced on all social media platforms, including WeChat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is on a temporary pause, as decided by AmeriCorps effective May 27, 2025. At this time, orders for awards and applications to become a Certifying Organization are not being accepted.

Partnerships for Parks and PCR honors volunteers who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to their local parks through service, advocacy, and collaboration. Our award recipients actively helped to transform their parks and green spaces into dynamic community assets.

The Mayoral Service Recognition Program is an annual citywide celebration of volunteers and service members, recognizing efforts to build solutions in response to community challenges and meet residents’ most urgent needs. The recognition program takes place throughout National Volunteer Month in April as a way to recognize diverse volunteer efforts of the calendar year.

The Districts 38 and 43 Volunteer Distinguished Service Appreciation Award is presented at the discretion of PCR and Districts 38 and 43 in recognition of exceptionally outstanding leadership, professional competence, and significant accomplishment over a sustained period of time in the field of volunteering.