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42 U.S.C. § 5022 — Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects

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42 U.S.C. § 5022 — Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects

**(a) Costs of project development and operation** The Director is authorized to make grants to or contracts with public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations to pay part or all of the cost of development and operation of projects (including direct payments to individuals serving under this part in the same manner as provided in [section 5011(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5011/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) designed for the purpose of providing opportunities for low-income persons age 55 or older to serve as “senior companions” to persons with exceptional needs. Senior companions may provide services designed to help older persons requiring long-term care, including services to persons receiving home health care, nursing care, home-delivered meals or other nutrition services; services designed to help persons deinstitutionalized from mental hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions; and services designed to assist persons having developmental disabilities and other special needs for companionship. **(b) Application of other laws** Subsections (d), (e), and (f) of [section 5011 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5011&num=0&edition=prelim), and such other provisions of part B as the Director determines to be necessary, shall apply to this part, except that for purposes of this part any reference in such subsections and such provisions to part B shall be deemed to be a reference to this part. **(c) Senior companion projects to assist homebound elderly** (1) The Director is authorized to make grants or contracts after 11 So in original. Probably should be “under”. subsection (a) for senior companion projects to assist homebound elderly indiv

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**(a) Costs of project development and operation** The Director is authorized to make grants to or contracts with public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations to pay part or all of the cost of development and operation of projects (including direct payments to individuals serving under this part in the same manner as provided in [section 5011(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5011/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) designed for the purpose of providing opportunities for low-income persons age 55 or older to serve as “senior companions” to persons with exceptional needs. Senior companions may provide services designed to help older persons requiring long-term care, including services to persons receiving home health care, nursing care, home-delivered meals or other nutrition services; services designed to help persons deinstitutionalized from mental hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions; and services designed to assist persons having developmental disabilities and other special needs for companionship. **(b) Application of other laws** Subsections (d), (e), and (f) of [section 5011 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5011&num=0&edition=prelim), and such other provisions of part B as the Director determines to be necessary, shall apply to this part, except that for purposes of this part any reference in such subsections and such provisions to part B shall be deemed to be a reference to this part. **(c) Senior companion projects to assist homebound elderly** (1) The Director is authorized to make grants or contracts after 11 So in original. Probably should be “under”. subsection (a) for senior companion projects to assist homebound elderly individuals to remain in their own homes and to enable institutionalized elderly individuals to return to home care settings. (2) (A) The Director is authorized to recruit, subject to subparagraph (B), senior companion volunteer trainers who on the basis of experience (such as, doctors, nurses, home economists, social workers) will be used to train senior companion volunteers to participate in and monitor initial and continuing needs assessments and appropriate in-home services for senior companion volunteer recipients. The needs assessments and in-home services shall be coordinated with and supplement existing community based home health and long-term care systems. The Director may also use senior companion volunteer leaders, who on the basis of experience as volunteers, special skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities may spend time in the program (in addition to their regular assignment) to assist newer senior companion volunteers in performing their assignments and in coordinating activities of such volunteers. (B) Senior companion volunteer trainers recruited under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not be paid stipends.

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42 U.S.C. § 5011 — Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide— (1) opportunities for senior service to meet unmet local, State, and national needs in the areas of education, public safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery, health and human needs, and the environment; (2) for the National Senior Service Corps, comprised of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Foster Grandparent Program, and the Senior Companion Program, and demonstration and other programs, to empower people 55 years of age or older to contribute to their communities through service, enhance the lives of those who serve and those whom they serve, and provide communities with valuable services; (3) opportunities for people 55 years of age or older, through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, to share their knowledge, experiences, abilities, and skills for the betterment of their communities and themselves; (4) opportunities for low-income people 55 years of age or older, through the Foster Grandparents Program, to have a positive impact on the lives of children in need; and (5) opportunities for low-income people 55 years of age or older, through the Senior Companion Program, to provide support services and companionship to other older individuals through volunteer service.

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42 U.S.C. § 4950 — Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 385, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 915

### 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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42 U.S.C. § 4951 — 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 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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42 U.S.C. § 5022 — Payments; adjustments; advances or reim-

Page 6278 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 5022 218. Title III of the Act is classified generally to sub- chapter III (§ 3021 et seq.) of chapter 35 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3001 of this title and Tables. The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A)(iii), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title XVIII of the Act is classified generally to sub- chapter XVIII (§ 1395 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2009—Pub. L. 111–13, § 2146(a)(1), substituted ‘‘Service’’ for ‘‘Volunteer’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–13, § 2146(a)(2), substituted ‘‘participation of volunteers of all ages and back- grounds, living in urban or rural communities’’ for ‘‘participation of volunteers’’. 1993—Pub. L. 103–82, § 341(b)(2), substituted ‘‘National Senior Volunteer Corps’’ for ‘‘older American volunteer programs’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, § 348(a), designated exist- ing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2). Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 103–82, § 348(b), substituted ‘‘$375,000’’ for ‘‘$250,000’’. 1989—Pub. L. 101–204 substituted ‘‘Promotion of older American volunteer’’ for ‘‘Coordination with other Fed- eral’’ in section catchline, designated existing provi- sions as subsec. (a), and added subsec. (b). 1981—Pub. L. 97–35 substituted ‘‘Health and Human Services’’ for ‘‘Health, Education, and Welfare’’ and struck out reference to Community Services Adminis- tration. 1979—Pub. L. 96–143 substituted ‘‘Community Services Administration’’ for ‘‘Office of Economic Opportunity’’. Statutory Notes and Related S

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