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42 U.S.C. § 4956 — Support services

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42 U.S.C. § 4956 — Support services

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**(a) Stipend; limitation; volunteer leaders; payment 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 during 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 extended 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 persons 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 designated volunteer leaders on the basis of experience and special skills and a demonstrated leadership 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.C. 12601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. (2) Stipends shall be payable only upon completion of a period of service, except that under such circumstances as the Director shall determine, in accordance with regulations which the Director shall prescribe, the accrued stipend, or any part of the accrued stipend, may be paid to the volunteer, or, on behalf of the volunteer, to members of the volunteer’s family or others during the period of the volunteer’s service. In the event of the death of a volunteer during service, the amount of any unpaid stipend shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of [section 5582 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5582&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Description of allowances and support services; determination of allowance; adjustments; methodology** (1) The Director shall also provide volunteers such living, travel (including travel to and from places of training and to and from locations to which volunteers are assigned during periods of service) and leave allowances, and such housing, supplies, equipment, subsistence, clothing, health and dental care, transportation, supervision, pre-service training and where appropriate in-service training, technical assistance, and such other support as the Director deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and provisions of this part, and shall insure that each such volunteer has available such allowances and support as will enable the volunteer to carry out the purpose and provisions of this part and to effectively perform the work to which such volunteer is assigned. (2) The Director shall set the subsistence allowance for volunteers under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year so that— (A) the minimum allowance is not less than an amount equal to 95 percent of such poverty line (as defined in [section 9902(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section9902/2&num=0&edition=prelim)) for a single individual as expected for each fiscal year; and (B) the average subsistence allowance, excluding allowances for Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and Alaska, is no less than 105 percent of such poverty line. (3) The Director shall adjust the subsistence allowances for volunteers serving in areas that have a higher cost of living than the national average to reflect such higher cost. The Director shall review such adjustments on an annual basis to ensure that the adjustments are current. **(c) Child care** (1) The Director shall— (A) make child care available for children of each volunteer enrolled under this part who need such child care in order to participate as volunteers; or (B) provide a child care allowance to each such volunteer who needs such assistance in order to participate as volunteers. (2) The Corporation shall establish guidelines regarding the circumstances under which child care shall be made available under this subsection and the value of any child care allowance to be provided.

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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. § 12601 — National service educational awards

**(a) Eligibility generally** A participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided to an applicant under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be eligible for the national service educational award described in division D if the participant— (1) serves in an approved national service position; and (2) satisfies the eligibility requirements specified in [section 12602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12602&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to service in that approved national service position. **(b) Special rule for VISTA volunteers** A VISTA volunteer who serves in an approved national service position shall be ineligible for a national service educational award if the VISTA volunteer accepts the stipend authorized under [section 4955(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim).

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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. § 5081 — Provisions under the National and Community Service Act of 1990

The Corporation shall carry out this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the relevant provisions of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ([42 U.S.C. 12501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), particularly the provisions of section 122 and subtitle F of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ([42 U.S.C. 12572](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim), 12631 et seq.) relating to the national service laws.

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42 U.S.C. § 12501 — Actions under national service laws to be subject to availability of appropriations

No action involving the obligation or expenditure of funds may be taken under one of the national service laws (as defined in section 12511(15) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title) unless and until the Corporation for National and Community Service has sufficient appropriations available at the time such action is taken to satisfy the obligation to be incurred or make the expenditure to be made.

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5 U.S.C. § 5582 — Designation of beneficiary; order of precedence

**(a)** The employing agency shall notify each employee of his right to designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries to receive money due, and of the disposition of money due if a beneficiary is not designated. An employee may change or revoke a designation at any time under regulations promulgated— (1) by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management or his designee, in the case of an employee of an executive agency; (2) jointly by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or their designee, in the case of an employee of the legislative branch; and (3) by the Chief Justice of the United States or his or her designee, in the case of an employee of the judicial branch. **(b)** In order to facilitate the settlement of the accounts of deceased employees, money due an employee at the time of his death shall be paid to the person or persons surviving at the date of death, in the following order of precedence, and the payment bars recovery by another person of amounts so paid:First, to the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by the employee in a writing received in the employing agency before his death. Second, if there is no designated beneficiary, to the widow or widower of the employee. Third, if none of the above, to the child or children of the employee and descendants of deceased children by representation. Fourth, if none of the above, to the parents of the employee or the survivor of them. Fifth, if none of the above, to the duly appointed legal representative of the estate of the employee. Sixth, if none of the above, to the person or persons entitled under the laws of the domicile of the employee at the time of his death.

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42 U.S.C. § 12601 — Establishment of the National Service

Page 8343 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12601 spect to service in that approved national service position. (b) Special rule for VISTA volunteers A VISTA volunteer who serves in an approved national service position shall be ineligible for a national service educational award if the VISTA volunteer accepts the stipend authorized under section 4955(a)(1) of this title. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 141, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 814.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 141 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12571 of this title prior to the general amend- ment of subtitle D of title I of Pub. L. 101–610 [former part D of this subchapter] by Pub. L. 103–82, § 102(a). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amend- ment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation. Division D—National Service Trust and Provision of Educational Awards Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Subtitle D of title I of Pub. L. 101–610, comprising this division, was formerly classified to part D (§ 12571 et seq.) of this subchapter prior to the general amendment by Pub. L. 103–82, § 102(a). Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1401(a), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1512, amended div. heading generally. § 12601. Establishment of the National Service Trust (a) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States an account to be known as the National Service Trust. The Trust shall consist of— (1) from the amounts appropriated to the Corporation and made available to carry out this division, such amounts as the Corporation may designate to be available for the payment of— (

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42 U.S.C. § 4956 — Participation of program beneficiaries

Page 6266 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4956 1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–82, § 325(a), designated first sentence as subpar. (A), added subpars. (B) and (C), and struck out former second sentence which read as follows: ‘‘Such stipend shall not exceed $75 per month in fiscal year 1990, $90 per month in fiscal year 1991, and $95 per month in subsequent fiscal years during the vol- unteer’s service, except that the Director may provide a stipend not to exceed $75 per month in fiscal year 1990, $90 per month in fiscal year 1991, and $95 per month in subsequent fiscal years in the case of persons who have served for at least one year and who, in ac- cordance with standards established in regulations which the Director shall prescribe, have been des- ignated volunteer leaders on the basis of experience and special skills and a demonstrated leadership among volunteers.’’ Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 103–82, § 325(b)(1), struck out subpar. (A), struck out subpar. (B) designation before ‘‘The Director shall adjust’’, and inserted at end: ‘‘The Director shall review such adjustments on an annual basis to ensure that the adjustments are current.’’. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: ‘‘The Director shall consult with regional and State offices of the ACTION Agency to make a determination of the cost of living within each State and whether there are significant local price differentials within the State.’’ Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 103–82, § 325(b)(2), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: ‘‘The Director, in coordi- nation with regional and State offices of the ACTION Agency and taking into account paragraphs (2) and (3), shall establish a method for setting subsistence allow- ances. The Director shall submit a report on such metho

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