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42 U.S.C. § 4955 — Terms and periods of service
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**(a) Personal commitment; scope of commitment** Volunteers serving under this part shall be required to make a full-time personal commitment to combating poverty and poverty-related problems. To the maximum extent practicable, the requirement for full-time commitment shall include a commitment to live among and at the economic level of the people served, and to remain available for service without regard to regular working hours, at all times during their periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.
**(b) Minimum period of service; critical scarce-skill needs exception; reenrollment; limitation**
(1) Volunteers serving under this part may be enrolled initially for periods of service of not less than 1 year, nor more than 2 years, except as provided in paragraph (2) or subsection (e).
(2) Volunteers serving under this part may be enrolled for periods of service of less than 1 year if the Director determines, on an individual basis, that a period of service of less than 1 year is necessary to meet a critical scarce skill need.
(3) Volunteers serving under this part may be reenrolled for periods of service in a manner to be determined by the Director. No volunteer shall serve for more than a total of 5 years under this part.
**(c) Oath or affirmation** Volunteers under this part shall, upon enrollment, take the oath of office as prescribed for persons appointed to any office of honor or profit by [section 3331 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section3331&num=0&edition=prelim), and shall swear (or affirm) that the volunteer does not advocate the overthrow of the constitutional form of government of the United States and that the volunteer is not a member of an organization that advocates the overthrow of th
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**(a) Personal commitment; scope of commitment** Volunteers serving under this part shall be required to make a full-time personal commitment to combating poverty and poverty-related problems. To the maximum extent practicable, the requirement for full-time commitment shall include a commitment to live among and at the economic level of the people served, and to remain available for service without regard to regular working hours, at all times during their periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.
**(b) Minimum period of service; critical scarce-skill needs exception; reenrollment; limitation**
(1) Volunteers serving under this part may be enrolled initially for periods of service of not less than 1 year, nor more than 2 years, except as provided in paragraph (2) or subsection (e).
(2) Volunteers serving under this part may be enrolled for periods of service of less than 1 year if the Director determines, on an individual basis, that a period of service of less than 1 year is necessary to meet a critical scarce skill need.
(3) Volunteers serving under this part may be reenrolled for periods of service in a manner to be determined by the Director. No volunteer shall serve for more than a total of 5 years under this part.
**(c) Oath or affirmation** Volunteers under this part shall, upon enrollment, take the oath of office as prescribed for persons appointed to any office of honor or profit by [section 3331 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section3331&num=0&edition=prelim), and shall swear (or affirm) that the volunteer does not advocate the overthrow of the constitutional form of government of the United States and that the volunteer is not a member of an organization that advocates the overthrow of the constitutional form of government of the United States, knowing that such organization so advocates, except that persons legally residing within a State but who are not citizens or nationals of the United States, may serve under this part without taking or subscribing to such oath, if the Director determines that the service of such persons will further the interests of the United States. Such persons shall take such alternative oath or affirmation as the Director shall deem appropriate.
**(d) Grievance and personal view presentation procedure; notice and hearing; information** The Director shall establish a procedure, including notice and opportunity to be heard, for volunteers under this part to present and obtain resolution of grievances and to present their views in connection with the terms and conditions of their service. The Director shall promptly provide to each volunteer in service on October 1, 1973, and to each such volunteer beginning service thereafter, information regarding such procedure and the terms and conditions of their service.
**(e) Summer associates**
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the Director may enroll full-time VISTA summer associates in a program for the summer months only, under such terms and conditions as the Director shall determine to be appropriate. Such individuals shall be assigned to projects that meet the criteria set forth in [section 4953(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4953/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) In preparing reports relating to programs under this chapter, the Director shall report on participants, costs, and accomplishments under the summer program separately.
(3) The limitation on funds appropriated for grants and contracts, as contained in [section 4958 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4958&num=0&edition=prelim), shall not apply to the summer program.
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In carrying out this part and part C, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of individuals 18 through 27 years of age, and individuals 55 years of age and older, in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 5091, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3172, set forth purpose of this subchapter.
Section 5091a, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, authorized Federal grants for Youthbuild projects.
Section 5091b, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, related to service in construction and rehabilitation projects.
Section 5091c, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, related to education and job training services.
Section 5091d, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, set forth permitted uses of funds provided under this subchapter.
Section 5091e, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, set forth eligibility requirements for participants.
Section 5091f, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, provided living allowance for full-time program participants.
Section 5091g, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed that services and activities be carried out through arrangements or under contracts with certain entities.
Section 5091h, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed prescribing of standards for evaluating performance of projects.
Section 5091i, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211,
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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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An individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath: “I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.” This section does not affect other oaths required by law.
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**(a) Provision of living allowance**
(1) **Living allowance required** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a national service program carried out using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) shall provide to each participant who participates on a full-time basis in the program a living allowance in an amount equal to or greater than the average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Maximum living allowance** — Except as provided in subsection (c), the total amount of an annual living allowance that may be provided to a participant in a national service program shall not exceed 200 percent of the average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Federal work-study students** — The living allowance that may be provided under paragraph (1) to an individual whose term of service includes hours for which the individual receives a Federal work-study award under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 2751](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2751&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) 11 See References in Text note below. shall be reduced by the amount of the individual’s Federal work study award.
(4) **Proration of living allowance** — The amount provided as a living allowance under this subsection shall be prorated in the case of a participant who is authorized to serve a
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Area of national need** — The term “area of national need” means an area involved in efforts to—
(A) improve education in schools for economically disadvantaged students;
(B) expand and improve access to health care;
(C) improve energy efficiency and conserve natural resources;
(D) improve economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals; or
(E) improve disaster preparedness and response.
(2) **Eligible fellowship recipient** — The term “eligible fellowship recipient” means an individual who is selected by a State Commission under subsection (c) and, as a result of such selection, is eligible for a ServeAmerica Fellowship.
(3) **Fellow** — The term “fellow” means an eligible fellowship recipient who is awarded a ServeAmerica Fellowship and is designated a fellow under subsection (e)(2).
(4) **Small service sponsor organization** — The term “small service sponsor organization” means a service sponsor organization described in subsection (d)(1) that has not more than 10 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees.
**(b) Grants**
(1) **In general** — From the amounts appropriated under [section 12681(a)(4)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12681/a/4/B&num=0&edition=prelim) and allotted under paragraph (2)(A), the Corporation shall make grants (including financial assistance and a corresponding allotment of approved national service positions), to the State Commission of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with an application approved under this section, to enable such State Commissions to award ServeAmerica Fellowships under subsection (e).
(2) **Allotment; administrative costs
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**(a) Full-time service**
(1) **Living allowance required** — Subject to paragraph (3), each participant in a full-time youth corps program that receives assistance under this division shall receive a living allowance in an amount equal to or greater than the average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Limitation on Federal share** — The amount of the annual living allowance provided under paragraph (1) that may be paid using assistance provided under this division, [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim), and any other Federal funds shall not exceed 85 percent of the total average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Maximum living allowance** — The total amount of an annual living allowance that may be provided to a participant in a full-time youth corps program that receives assistance under this division shall not exceed 200 percent of the average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Waiver or reduction of living allowance** — The Corporation may waive or reduce the requirement of paragraph (1) with respect to such national service program if such program demonstrates that—
(A) such requirement is inconsistent with the objectives of the program; and
(B) the amount of the liv
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**(a) In general** The Director is authorized to conduct special volunteer programs for demonstration programs, or award grants to or enter into contracts with public or nonprofit organizations to carry out such programs. Such programs shall encourage wider volunteer participation on a full-time, part-time, or short-term basis to further the purpose of this part, and identify particular segments of the poverty community that could benefit from volunteer and other antipoverty efforts.
**(b) Assignment and support of volunteers** The assignment of volunteers under this section, and the provision of support for such volunteers, including any subsistence allowances and stipends, shall be on such terms and conditions as the Director shall determine to be appropriate, but shall not exceed the level of support provided under [section 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim). Projects using volunteers who do not receive stipends may also be supported under this section.
**(c) Criteria and priorities** In carrying out this section and [section 4993 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4993&num=0&edition=prelim), the Director shall establish criteria and priorities for awarding grants and entering into contracts under this part in each fiscal year. No grant or contract exceeding $100,000 shall be made under this part unless the recipient of the grant or contractor has been selected by a competitive process that includes public announcement of the availability of funds for such grant or contract, general criteria for the selection of recipients or contractors, and a description of the application process and application review process.
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**(a) Authorizations**
(1) **Volunteers in Service to America** — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part A of subchapter I $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2010 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
(2) **Special volunteer programs** — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part C of subchapter I such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2014.
(3) **Specification of budget function** — The authorizations of appropriations contained in this subsection shall be considered to be a component of budget function 500 as used by the Office of Management and Budget to cover education, training, employment, and social services, and, as such, shall be considered to be related to the programs of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for budgetary purposes.
**(b) Subsistence** The minimum level of an allowance for subsistence required under [section 4955(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), to be provided to each volunteer under subchapter I, may not be reduced or limited in order to provide for an increase in the number of volunteer service years under part A of subchapter I.
**(c) Limitation** No part of the funds appropriated to carry out part A of subchapter I may be used to provide volunteers or assistance to any program or project authorized under part C of subchapter I, or under subchapter II, unless the program or project meets the antipoverty criteria of part A of subchapter I.
**(d) Availability** Amounts appropriated for part A of subchapter I shall remain available for obligation until the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which t
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4955
‘‘(C) not more than 1 percent of the total number of
such volunteers serving for the fiscal year involved
may receive such extensions.
‘‘(2) [probably should be (3)] DURATION
OF
AUTHOR-
ITY.—The authority established in paragraph (1) shall
be effective only for fiscal years 1990 through 1993.’’
§ 4955. Support services
(a) Stipend; limitation; volunteer leaders; pay-
ment upon completion of term; advancement
of accrued stipend; beneficiary of deceased
volunteer
(1)(A) The Director may provide a stipend to
volunteers, while they are in training and dur-
ing their assignments, enrolled for periods of
service of not less than one year under this part,
except that the Director may, on an individual
basis, make an exception to provide a stipend to
a volunteer enrolled under this part for an ex-
tended period of service not totaling one year.
(B) Such stipend shall be set at a rate that is
not less than a minimum of $125 per month and
not more than a maximum of $150 per month,
subject to the availability of funds to provide
such a maximum rate. The Director may provide
a stipend set at a rate that is not more than a
maximum of $250 per month in the case of per-
sons who have served as volunteers under this
part for at least 1 year and who, in accordance
with standards established in such regulations
as the Director shall prescribe, have been des-
ignated volunteer leaders on the basis of experi-
ence and special skills and a demonstrated lead-
ership among volunteers.
(C) The Director shall not provide a stipend
under this subsection to an individual who
elects to receive a national service educational
award under subtitle D of title I of the National
and Community Service Act of 1990 [42 U.S.
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