**(a)** Because of the long-standing importance of volunteerism throughout American history, it is the policy of the Congress to foster the tradition of volunteerism through greater involvement on the part of individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
**(b)** The purpose of this chapter is to foster and expand voluntary citizen service in communities throughout the Nation in activities designed to help the poor, the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, and the elderly. In carrying out this purpose, the Corporation for National and Community Service shall utilize to the fullest extent the programs authorized under this chapter, coordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies, expand relationships with, and support for, the efforts of civic, community, and educational organizations, and utilize the energy, innovative spirit, experience, and skills of all Americans.
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**(a)** Because of the long-standing importance of volunteerism throughout American history, it is the policy of the Congress to foster the tradition of volunteerism through greater involvement on the part of individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
**(b)** The purpose of this chapter is to foster and expand voluntary citizen service in communities throughout the Nation in activities designed to help the poor, the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, and the elderly. In carrying out this purpose, the Corporation for National and Community Service shall utilize to the fullest extent the programs authorized under this chapter, coordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies, expand relationships with, and support for, the efforts of civic, community, and educational organizations, and utilize the energy, innovative spirit, experience, and skills of all Americans.
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§ 4951. Congressional statement of purpose
This part provides for the Volunteers in Serv-
ice to America (VISTA) program of full-time
volunteer service, together with appropriate
powers and responsibilities designed to assist in
the development and coordination of such pro-
gram. The purpose of this part is to strengthen
and supplement efforts to eliminate and allevi-
ate poverty and poverty-related problems in the
United States by encouraging and enabling per-
sons from all walks of life, all geographical
areas, and all age groups, including low-income
individuals, elderly and retired Americans, to
perform meaningful and constructive volunteer
service in agencies, institutions, and situations
where the application of human talent and dedi-
cation may assist in the solution of poverty and
poverty-related problems and secure and in-
crease opportunities for self-advancement by
persons affected by such problems. In addition,
the objectives of this part are to generate the
commitment of private sector resources, to en-
courage volunteer service at the local level, to
support efforts by local agencies and community
organizations to achieve long-term sustain-
ability of projects, and to strengthen local agen-
cies and community organizations to carry out
the objectives of this part.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 101, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat.
396; Pub. L. 98–288, § 2, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 189;
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§ 4952
Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 321, Sept. 21, 1993, 107
Stat. 899; Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2101, Apr. 21,
2009, 123 Stat. 1581.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2009—Pub. L. 111–13 substituted in second sentence
‘‘increase opportunities for self-advancement by per-
sons affected by such problems.’’ for ‘‘expl