Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§4957 Participation of younger and older persons
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 66— - DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS › Part Part A— - Volunteers in Service to America › § 4957
Summary
The Director must encourage participation of ages 18–27 and 55 years and older in programs under this part and part C.
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Title 42, §4957
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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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Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “In carrying out this part and part C of this subchapter, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of older persons and older persons membership groups as volunteers and participant agencies in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts and, because of the high proportion of older persons within the poverty group, shall encourage the development of a variety of volunteer services to older persons, including special projects, to assure that such persons are served in proportion to their need.”
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Effective Date
of 1993 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 4957
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
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