How It Works

From your first hour of service to receiving your award - here's every step.

Step 1

Create Your Free Account

  • Register with your name and email address
  • No fees - account creation is completely free
  • Your account lets you track all submissions and see your status
Step 2

Complete the Certification Form

  • Fill in your student information, school, and grade
  • Enter the organization where you served and service details
  • Provide your supervisor's name, title, and email address
  • Upload any supporting documents (letters, signed forms, or logs)
  • Certify that your hours meet NYVSA eligibility requirements
Step 3

Supervisor Receives Verification Email

  • An email is automatically sent to your supervisor with all your submission details
  • Your supervisor clicks a secure link - no account or app needed
  • They review your service information, confirm the hours, and digitally sign
  • They may also upload a signed PDF if they prefer
  • This step is entirely paperless and typically takes under 5 minutes
Step 4

NYVSA Admin Review

  • Once your supervisor verifies, our team receives a notification
  • We review the submission for completeness and eligibility
  • If approved, you receive a confirmation email
  • If we have questions, we'll reach out before making a decision
Step 5

Receive Your Recognition

  • Your dashboard shows your approved hours and current award level
  • Certificate and recognition details are provided based on your award level
  • For Service Recognition and above, your name is listed on the NYVSA website
  • Keep adding hours - all awards are cumulative across grades 6-12

A Note for Supervisors

You will receive an email from NYVSA containing all the details of the student's submission. There is a secure link in that email - clicking it takes you to a verification page where you can review the information, make corrections if needed, and digitally confirm the hours. You do not need to create an account or download any app. The entire process takes about 5 minutes. If you have questions, you can reply to the email or contact NYVSA directly.

Ready to Start?

Create your account and submit your first certification.