42 U.S.C. § 4950 — Volunteerism policy

Page 6256 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4950 Sec. 4952. Authority to operate VISTA program. 4953. Selection and assignment of volunteers. 4954. Terms and periods of service. 4955. Support services. 4956. Participation of program beneficiaries. 4957. Participation of younger and older persons. 4958. Limitation on funds appropriated for grants and contracts for direct cost of supporting volunteers in programs or projects. 4959. Repealed. 4960. Applications for assistance. PART B—UNIVERSITY YEAR FOR VISTA 4971 to 4974. Repealed. PART C—SPECIAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 4991. Congressional statement of purpose. 4992. Authority to establish and operate special volunteer and demonstration programs. 4993. Technical and financial assistance. 4994, 4995. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS 5000. Statement of purpose. PART A—RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 5001. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects. PART B—FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 5011. Grants and contracts for individual service projects. 5012. Repealed. PART C—SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 5013. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects. PART D—GENERAL PROVISIONS 5021. Promotion of National Senior Service Corps. 5022. Payments; adjustments; advances or reim- bursement; installments; conditions. 5023. Minority population participation. 5024. Use of locally generated contributions in Na- tional Senior Service Corps. 5025. Programs of national significance. 5026. Adjustments to Federal financial assistance. 5027. Multiyear grants or contracts. 5027a. Acceptance of donations. PART E—DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS 5028. Authority of Director. 5028a. Prohibition. SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONAL VOLUNTEER PRO- GRAMS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES AND PROMOTE VOLUNTEER SERVICE BY PERSONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 5031, 5032. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER IV—ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION 5041, 5042. Repealed. 5043. Political activities. 5044. Special limitations. 5045. Repealed. 5046. Labor standards for federally assisted projects, buildings, and works. 5047. Repealed. 5048. Joint funding; single non-Federal share re- quirement; grant or contract requirement waiver. 5049. Prohibition of Federal control of educational institution or school system. 5050. Coordination with other programs. 5051. Performance of functions by existing depart- ments or offices rather than new depart- ments or offices. Sec. 5052. Suspension and termination of financial as- sistance; procedures; notice and hearing; emergency situations; refunding applica- tions. 5053. Repealed. 5054. Distribution of benefits between rural and urban areas. 5055. Application of Federal law. 5056. Evaluation of programs and projects. 5057. Nondiscrimination provisions. 5058. Eligibility for other benefits. 5059. Legal expenses. 5060. Repealed. 5061. Definitions. 5062. Audit. 5063. Reduction of paperwork. 5064. Review of project renewals. 5065. Protection against improper use. 5066. Provisions under the National and Commu- nity Service Act of 1990. SUBCHAPTER V—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 5081. National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs. 5082. National Senior Service Corps. 5083. Repealed. 5084. Administration and coordination. 5085. Availability of appropriations. SUBCHAPTER VI—YOUTHBUILD PROJECTS 5091 to 5091n. Repealed. § 4950. Volunteerism policy (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 back- grounds. (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 vulner- able, and the elderly. In carrying out this pur- pose, the Corporation for National and Commu- nity Service shall utilize to the fullest extent the programs authorized under this chapter, co- ordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies, expand relationships with, and support for, the efforts of civic, community, and edu- cational organizations, and utilize the energy, innovative spirit, experience, and skills of all Americans. (Pub. L. 93–113, § 2, as added Pub. L. 99–551, § 2(a), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3071; amended Pub. L. 103–82, title IV, § 405(a)(1), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 920; Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2002, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1581.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 93–113, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 394, known as the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, which is classified principally to this chap- ter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 2002(1), substituted ‘‘individuals of all ages and backgrounds.’’ for ‘‘both young and older citizens.’’ Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13, § 2002(2), inserted ‘‘, expand relationships with, and support for, the ef- Page 6257 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4951 forts of civic, community, and educational organiza- tions,’’ after ‘‘State, and local agencies’’. 1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–82 substituted ‘‘of this chapter’’ for ‘‘of ACTION, the Federal domestic volun- teer agency,’’ and ‘‘the Corporation for National and Community Service shall’’for ‘‘ACTION shall’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 111–13, title VI, § 6101(a), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1600, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classifica- tion], and the amendments made by this Act, take ef- fect on October 1, 2009.’’ EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Apr. 4, 1994, see section 406(b) of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 8332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. EFFECTIVE DATE Pub. L. 99–551, § 11, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3079, pro- vided that: ‘‘Except as otherwise provided, the amend- ments made by this Act [enacting this section and sec- tion 4959 of this title, amending sections 4953, 4955, 4971, 4972, 4974, 4992, 5011, 5013, 5024, 5041 to 5044, 5047, 5052, 5055, 5056, 5059, 5061, 5081, 5082, and 5084 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 5041 of this title] shall take effect October 1, 1986.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 311(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 898, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 311, 392) of title III of Pub. L. 103–82, enacting sec- tions 5028, 5028a, and 5065 of this title, amending sec- tions 4951 to 4955, 4957, 4959, 4960, 4971 to 4973, 4992, 4993, 5000, 5001, 5011, 5013, 5021, 5024 to 5026, 5041 to 5044, 5055, 5057, 5062, 5081, 5082, and 5084 of this title and sections 8143, 8332, 8334, 8411, and 8422 of Title 5, Government Or- ganization and Employees, repealing sections 4974, 4994, 5012, 5047, 5060, and 5091 to 5091n of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 4951 and 4952 of this title, and section 8332 of Title 5, and amending provisions set out as notes under this section and sec- tion 5001 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1993’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1989 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 101–204, § 1(a), Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1806, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting sections 4960, 5000, 5025, 5026, and 5027 of this title, amending sections 4952 to 4955, 4958, 4959, 4971, 4974, 4992 to 4994, 5001, 5011 to 5013, 5021, 5024, 5041, 5047, 5056, 5061, 5081, 5082, 5084, 5671, 5715, 5751, 5773, 5775, 5777, 9910b, 11803, 11825, 11842, and 11851 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 4954 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 5601 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amend- ments of 1989’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1986 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 99–551, § 1, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3071, provided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this section and section 4959 of this title, amending sections 4953, 4955, 4971, 4972, 4974, 4992, 5011, 5013, 5024, 5041 to 5044, 5047, 5052, 5055, 5056, 5059, 5061, 5081, 5082, and 5084 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sec- tion 5011 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 5041 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1986’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1984 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 98–288, § 1, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 189, provided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting section 5024 of this title, amending sections 4951 to 4956, 4958, 4971, 4972, 4974, 4991 to 4993, 5001, 5011, 5013, 5041 to 5044, 5047, 5052, 5056 to 5060, 5081, 5082, 5084, 9902, and 9912 of this title, repealing section 5045 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 5042 and 5045 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1984’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1979 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 96–143, § 1, Dec. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 1074, provided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting sections 5063 and 5064 of this title, amending sections 4953, 4955, 4958, 4973, 4974, 4992, 5021, 5043, 5044, 5050, 5055, 5057, 5058, 5060, 5081, and 5084 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 4992 and 5084 of this title, and amending provi- sions set out as a note under section 4955 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1979’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1976 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 94–293, § 1, May 27, 1976, 90 Stat. 525, provided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting sections 4958 and 4993 of this title, amending sections 4974, 4992, 5011, 5042, 5045, 5081, 5083, and 5084 of this title, repealing section 5053 of this title, and enacting provision set out as a note under section 4958 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1976’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 1(a), formerly § 1(part), Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 394, as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 391, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 915, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this chapter, amending section 3067 of this title and section 8332(b)(7) of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and re- pealing sections 2991, 2992 to 2992b, 2993 to 2993b, 2994 to 2994d, and 3044 to 3044e of this title, and enacting provi- sions set out as notes under this section and section 5041 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Domestic Volun- teer Service Act of 1973’.’’ SUBCHAPTER I—NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS PART A—VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA § 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;