{"id":5882,"date":"2024-05-07T14:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/?page_id=5882"},"modified":"2024-10-03T15:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:22:36","slug":"volunteer-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/programs-events\/volunteer-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5882\" class=\"elementor elementor-5882\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265029b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"265029b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bb4d92e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1bb4d92e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section section--alt headline\">\r\n            <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"headline__bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pvsa-christian-smith_1152x600.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"headline__cont\">\r\n                     <h1 class=\"mt--150\">Days of Service<\/h1>\r\n                    <div class=\"mt--150\"><p> Volunteering fosters a sense of community among both veterans and civilians. It creates bonds between individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of supporting those who served their country.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff093cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ff093cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0baf37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3b0baf37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861957 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"861957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SVA Volunteer Opportunities<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d0b1b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d0b1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Continue to serve by participating with SVA's Day of Service events.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c45a4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c45a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student Veterans of America\u00ae (SVA) empowers its members to make a meaningful impact through volunteering. As a proud participant in the President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Award program, SVA provides numerous opportunities for student veterans to give back. Whether it&#8217;s engaging in Days of Service, contributing to SVA programs, or collaborating with local chapters for community initiatives, there are ample chances to make a difference. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chapter members can easily log their volunteer hours through the <span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1;\" href=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.my.site.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MySVA portal<\/a><\/span>. Join SVA in the spirit of service and be recognized for your dedication with the prestigious President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Award.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f85a7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"0f85a7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/fm5YIJTFLXk&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-069917a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"069917a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae12ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ae12ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41bbd3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41bbd3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Days of Service - Sign up Today!<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c9b50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"49c9b50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-49c9b50\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"49c9b50\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"martin-luther-king-jr-day-january\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7731\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January)<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7731\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"martin-luther-king-jr-day-january\"><p>Details coming soon!<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"national-volunteer-week-april\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7732\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">National Volunteer Week (April)<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7732\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"national-volunteer-week-april\"><p>Details coming soon!<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"memorial-day-may\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7733\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Memorial Day (May)<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7733\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"memorial-day-may\"><p><strong>National Cemetery:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join us in making a positive impact on the final resting places of our heroes this Memorial Day. Over time, cemeteries face environmental challenges and wear, affecting the dignity of the final resting sites. Whether it&#8217;s facilitating cleanups, laying flags, or placing wreaths, your dedication will make a meaningful impact. By participating in cleanups, we can ensure that these hallowed grounds are maintained with the respect and reverence they deserve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find a VA National Cemetery near your chapter, and learn about opportunities to get involved, please visit <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/find-cemetery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearblueruntoremember.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wearblue-logo_400x78.jpg\" alt=\"wearblue-logo_400x78\" width=\"400\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wearblue-logo_400x78.jpg 400w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wearblue-logo_400x78-300x59.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p><p><strong>wear blue: run to remember:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Memorial Day, Student Veterans of America and wear blue: run to remember are uniting to honor more than 65,000 service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the Vietnam War with our Hero Match initiative.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, we are committed to preserving the legacy of our fallen heroes. By sharing their stories, calling out their names, and celebrating their legacies, we can collectively ensure their enduring remembrance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take these steps to join the wear blue community this Memorial Day:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wearblueruntoremember.org\/memorialday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><strong> with wear blue.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>HONORING A HERO<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><ul><li><strong>Honor Your Loved One<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> &#8211; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a hero you would like to honor, please input their name. Your race bib will display the name of your hero.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Honor Match<\/strong> &#8211; <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be matched with a fallen hero to<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">receive their name and story. Your race bib will display the name of your hero.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>CREATE A MOVEMENT PLAN\u00a0<\/strong><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walk\/Run<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><ol><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wearblueruntoremember.org\/saturday-run-locations-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Team <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wear blue<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your area\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t have a wear blue Team in your area? <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wearblueruntoremember.org\/saturday-run-locations-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> how to lead your community!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to step it up? Track other fitness remembrance challenges\/workouts at the same time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><ol><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organize a hike with your SVA chapter &amp; local community<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start a Ruck March event with your SVA chapter &amp; local community<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participate in the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/themurphchallenge.com\/pages\/the-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murph Challenge<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join virtually, too! We have the benefit of using social platforms so that no matter where you are, your steps matter and will honor your hero.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"911-september\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7734\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-flag-usa\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">9\/11 (September)<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7734\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"911-september\"><h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5070 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UIS_Logo-fullColor-002-150x150.png\" alt=\"united in service - the mission continues 9\/11\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UIS_Logo-fullColor-002-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UIS_Logo-fullColor-002-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UIS_Logo-fullColor-002-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UIS_Logo-fullColor-002.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4><h4><strong>The mission is clear, and we need you to join us, United In Service, this September.<\/strong><\/h4><p>As we approach the 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary of 9\/11, Student Veterans of America\u2019s National Head Quarters is presenting a special opportunity to unite as a community and make a meaningful impact.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missioncontinues.org\/united-in-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mission Continues<\/a>,\u00a0an organization dedicated to service and community, has issued a call to action for us to join forces and honor those who have served and sacrificed in the aftermath of 9\/11.<\/p><p>This year for 9\/11 Day of Service, we want each of you to find a local TMC Platoon to serve with. Whether you\u2019re a veteran, military connected, or simply someone who believes in the power of community service, this is your chance to make a real impact while remembering the events that shaped our nation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><u>How Can You Get Involved?<\/u><\/strong><br \/><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0Click\u00a0<a id=\"OWA26e9a518-6819-9d7a-a34d-da422b29e328\" title=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.missioncontinues.org%2Funited-in-service%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckameron.smith%40studentveterans.org%7C896b8a9fdd424d8e041508dba984ddf0%7C471af39fe4d34b029100e93671790248%7C0%7C0%7C638290160336965738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pRe4ix48QMlgSXN1C2opySQ7Dj9ZSior2AelxHtH5dI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missioncontinues.org\/united-in-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.missioncontinues.org%2Funited-in-service%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckameron.smith%40studentveterans.org%7C896b8a9fdd424d8e041508dba984ddf0%7C471af39fe4d34b029100e93671790248%7C0%7C0%7C638290160336965738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pRe4ix48QMlgSXN1C2opySQ7Dj9ZSior2AelxHtH5dI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>\u00a0to register with The Mission Continues for a project near you.<\/p><p><em>Please ensure to select Student Veterans of America for the organization you are representing.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Engage:<\/strong>\u00a0Participate in the service project, contribute your skills, and connect with fellow volunteers.<\/p><p><strong>Share:\u00a0<\/strong>Spread the word about this opportunity within your networks to inspire others to join this cause.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t forget to tag us on your social media posts!<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>By participating, you\u2019ll be part of a nationwide movement dedicated to making a difference and upholding the unity that emerged in the wake of 9\/11. Together, as Student Veterans of America and The Mission Continues,\u00a0we can contribute to our communities, honor the sacrifices made by our fellow Americans, and leave a lasting legacy of service.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>Please note: If you do not have The Mission Continues Platoon in your area, we encourage you to reach out to your campus and community for volunteer opportunities. <\/em><em>If you have any questions, please contact us at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a id=\"OWA40dcb21e-1d74-0475-67c3-6d979702f404\" style=\"color: #3681c1;\" title=\"mailto:programs@studentveterans.org\" href=\"mailto:programs@studentveterans.org\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:programs@studentveterans.org\">programs@studentveterans.org<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"veterans-day-november\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5ead9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999-768x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-5888\" alt=\"natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999-1536x803.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/natcon-2024-service-project-1_1912x999.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0701ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f0701ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43aad8eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"43aad8eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68cb2a25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"68cb2a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section section--alt callout\">\r\n            <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"callout__bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/give-img.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"callout__cont\">\r\n                    <h2>Pay it Forward<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"mt--100\"><p>By staying involved with SVA after graduation, you can ensure that the next generation of student veterans and military-affiliated students have the resources, support, and advocacy to succeed.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e53d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57e53d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62dd653 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"62dd653\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7b952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"1c7b952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\nbody.elementor-page .elementor-widget-menu-anchor{margin-bottom:0}<\/style>\t\t<div id=\"pvsa\" class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ba57a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0ba57a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">President's Volunteer Service Award<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9610a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d9610a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6ec2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f6ec2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8db6ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8db6ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)<\/strong>\u00a0recognizes incredible individuals who are committed to a high level of volunteerism and service. These individuals work tirelessly to help solve some of the toughest challenges facing their communities, and our nation.<\/p><p>As an official certifying organization, Student Veterans of America members are eligible to receive this special award for their annual volunteer service. Chapters and Members that achieve the minimum 100 hours of service, will receive the PVSA award package which will include a personalized certificate of achievement and letter from the President and official award pin.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Congratulations to the 2023 President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Award Recipient, Christian Smith from Fordham University.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b6e7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50b6e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-005d55c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"005d55c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pvsa-logo-2x.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5885\" alt=\"pvsa-logo-2x\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d893ca4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d893ca4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284c619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"284c619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11a140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a11a140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2024 Award Year<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c13f06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c13f06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Award hours are completed between January 1, 2024 &#8211; December 31, 2024. All service hours must be entered into MySVA portal to be counted. Individuals meeting the specified eligibility requirements shall have the opportunity to be nominated for this prestigious award, which will be presented during our <span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1;\" href=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/programs-events\/national-conference\/\">National Conference<\/a><\/span> (NatCon).\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>See below for information on eligible service and how to report your service hours.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ea63e elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"33ea63e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-33ea63e\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"33ea63e\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"volunteer-eligibility\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5441\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon far fa-check-square\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon far fa-check-square\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Volunteer Eligibility<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5441\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"volunteer-eligibility\"><p><strong>Individuals participating must be:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Student Veterans of America Chapter Member<\/li><li>United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States<\/li><li>Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (January &#8211; December)<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>Per federal program rules, the PVSA may only be awarded to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders). However, all Chapter Members are encouraged to submit their volunteer service hours in the MySVA portal to receive recognition from SVA and contribute hours towards their Chapter&#8217;s total.<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Eligible service:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others<ul><li>Service through National service programs that provide a stipend (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) may count towards the Lifetime Achievement Award, but not for the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards)<\/li><li>Travel stipends, transit\/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Eligible service does NOT include: <\/strong>donating funds, Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity), religious instruction, conducting worship service, proselytizing, volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service, and serving only family members.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"chapter-awards\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5442\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-award\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-award\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Chapter Awards<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5442\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"chapter-awards\"><p>SVA Chapters are also eligible to receive the official President&#8217;s Volunteer Service Award coin, certificate of achievement and letter signed by the President.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Group awards require the participation of two or more active Members each contributing at least 25 hours toward the group\u2019s total volunteering hours, which must reach a minimum of 100 hours.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The Member must be an active Member of the Chapter and log their hours individually via MySVA portal. Members can complete these hours on their own and\/or as part of Chapter service events.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"tracking-service-hours\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5443\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Tracking Service Hours<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5443\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"tracking-service-hours\"><p>It is recommended that Chapter Members keep track of their volunteer service ours throughout the year.\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chapter members can easily log their volunteer hours through the <span style=\"color: #3681c1;\"><a style=\"color: #3681c1;\" href=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.my.site.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MySVA portal<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee9cfb6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ee9cfb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4467a71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4467a71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd29db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcd29db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service Hours Required to Earn Awards in Each Age Group<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-889a4f9 eael-table-align-center eael-dt-th-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"889a4f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"889a4f9\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-889a4f9\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-889a4f9\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Age<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Bronze<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Silver<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Gold<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Lifetime<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">Kids (5-10)<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\t26-49 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">50-74 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">75+ hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">4,000 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">Teens (11-15)<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">50-74 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">75-99 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">100+ hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">4,000 hours<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  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