Hillsborough RVCC Student Earns President’s Volunteer Service Award

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A Hillsborough resident and Raritan Valley Community College student was among those awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award–Gold Level.

April is Global Volunteer Month, in celebration of students' extraordinary service to the local community and the College, RVCC awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award–Gold Level.

The following students all volunteered more than 300 hours during the 2022-2023 academic year:

• Evren Yucekus-Kissane, Basking Ridge
• Jared Smith, Hillsborough
• Jordan Barge, Somerville
• Damian Juth, Bernardsville
• Sidney Lehrer, Flemington
• Liam Boyle, High Bridge
• Kyle Hammermueller, Hampton
• Kasen Groth, Glen Gardner
• Josephine Tracey, Clinton
• Daniela Ovelar, Somerville
• Antonette Juliane Almendras, High Bridge

The President's Volunteer Service Award is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States. Originally established by executive order from George W. Bush, the award honors volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others. It is a premier volunteer award, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition, honoring them for looking around, being inspired, and taking positive action that changes the world.

Depending on the amount of service hours completed, individuals can receive the Bronze, Silver, or Gold award. Honorees receive a personalized certificate signed by the President of the United States, a letter from the President, and a medallion.

RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit raritanval.edu.

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