Waldorf, md, April 23, 2009: On May 1, 2009, 12 Volunteers will receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.  The award is a national merit given out by the President of the United States of America, that recognizes achievement through volunteerism and humanitarian efforts. The award was created in 2003, when then President Bush created the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to find ways to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers made.

The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation fashioned the President's Volunteer Service Award program to honor those who, demonstrated dedication and who encouraged others to volunteer. Saving Joy, a charity in Waldorf, MD, that caters to the homeless and people in need will present these awards.  The Awards ceremony will take place at the Banquet Hall at Calvary Gospel Church in Waldorf, MD at 6:00 PM.