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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 66— DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES · § 4950

§ 4950. Volunteerism policy

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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.
(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.)
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  • Pub. L. 93–113, § 2
  • Pub. L. 99–551, § 2(a)
  • 100 Stat. 3071
  • Pub. L. 103–82, title IV, § 405(a)(1)
  • 107 Stat. 920
  • Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2002
  • 123 Stat. 1581
  • Pub. L. 93–113
  • 87 Stat. 394
  • Pub. L. 111–13, § 2002(1)
  • Pub. L. 111–13, § 2002(2)
  • Pub. L. 103–82
  • Pub. L. 111–13, title VI, § 6101(a)
  • 123 Stat. 1600
  • section 406(b) of Pub. L. 103–82
  • Pub. L. 99–551, § 11
  • 100 Stat. 3079
  • section 5041 of this title
  • Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 311(a)
  • 107 Stat. 898
  • Pub. L. 101–204, § 1(a)
  • 103 Stat. 1806
  • Pub. L. 99–551, § 1
  • Pub. L. 98–288, § 1
  • 98 Stat. 189
  • Pub. L. 96–143, § 1
  • 93 Stat. 1074
  • Pub. L. 94–293, § 1
  • 90 Stat. 525
  • Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 1(a)
  • Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 391
  • 107 Stat. 915
  • section 3067 of this title
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§ 4950
Volunteerism policy
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–113, § 2
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