Volunteer Program
Looking to make a difference in your community? Volunteering is a great way to give back, develop new skills, and meet like-minded peers—all while gaining community service experience for college application for school or extracurricular programs.
Become a member of TACSA's volunteer program. We connect youth with fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities at food banks, arts organizations, conservation efforts, and more! Leadership training and positions are available for volunteers willing to make an extra commitment.
Ready to get involved? Join us in making a difference today!
President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
The Taiwan Arts and Culture Society of America (TACSA) is a certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), an official national honor that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation.
The PVSA program is currently on pause since May 27, 2025.
While the program is paused, TACSA volunteers can continue logging their volunteer hours. TACSA will continue to track, verify, and recognize volunteers' service during this period. Once the PVSA program resumes, TACSA will place award orders for the PVSA awards that eligible volunteers have earned.
Recognition Through TACSA
While the PVSA is on hold, TACSA volunteers' qualifying service hours will be recognized through the TACSA Volunteer Service Award (TVSA), ensuring that volunteer efforts continue to be tracked and acknowledged.
While not an official government award, it has the same standards and eligibility guidelines as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
The Taiwan Arts and Culture Society of America (TACSA), a nonprofit organization, administers and distributes this award annually to its volunteers.
Volunteer Eligibility:
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
Must be at least five years old
Completes eligible service within a 12-month period (for annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards) and over a lifetime (for Lifetime Achievement Awards)
Eligible Service:
Unpaid acts of volunteer service benefitting others
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)
Travel stipends, transit/parking passes, membership passes, expense reimbursements, and other nominal volunteer support do not impact service eligibility
Eligible Service does not include:
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
Serving only family members
Applying for the Award
Volunteers are responsible for tracking their service hours and submitting the completed Google Sheet below to info@taiartsusa.org
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PB5FAXxidrRJEqjlGZVSARh49LV7T1yJhpxOghlSFdo/edit?usp=sharing
• Eligible service must be completed within a 12-month period, with hours counted from January 1 through December 31 of the calendar year.
• TACSA will certify hours only for active TACSA/RYCO members
• Members must have participated in at least one TACSA volunteer opportunity
For questions or application support, please contact: info@taiartsusa.org
