We are the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. Working hand in hand with local partners, we tap the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation.
A parte quindi la questione ente privato o statale, i criteri per la concessione sono:
Individuals, families and groups that meet the criteria are eligible for the PVSA.
Recipient(s) must be a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
Awards are issued for service hours served within a 12-month time period or over the course of a lifetime.
Awards are issued for volunteer service only; additional levels of participation with the organization (i.e., charitable support) are not a factor considered for the award.
Court-ordered community service does not qualify for the award.
Awards are issued by approved Certifying Organizations.
Service must be with an approved Certifying Organization that is legally established in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or one of the U.S. territories.
Bisogna quindi prestare servizio "pratico" e non è sufficiente eventuale beneficenza.
Di conseguenza è difficile che cittadini italiani, soprattutto se residenti in Italia, riescano a soddisfare i criteri per la concessione.
Rimane comunque un segno concesso ad un'agenzia federale e non dal governo... quindi non so se soddisfi i criteri di autorizzazione del MAE.
Al di là del lato autorizzativo, è comunque un segno premiale molto bello e significativo che esprime l'impegno a favore del prossimo.