{"data":{"id":"us/45-cfr-2556.610","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"45 CFR 2556.610","heading":"What is the application process to apply to become a leader?","body":"(a) Application package. An eligible individual must apply in writing to AmeriCorps to become a leader. The sponsor's recommendation must be included with the individual's application to become a leader.\n(b) Sponsor recommendation. A sponsor with which an individual is seeking to serve as a leader must recommend the individual to become a leader, in writing, to AmeriCorps.\n(c) Selection. AmeriCorps has sole authority to select a leader. The criteria considered for selection include the individual's experience, special skills, and leadership, as demonstrated in the application and the sponsor's recommendation.","path":["Title 45—Public Welfare","Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare","CHAPTER XXV—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE","PART 2556—VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA","Subpart G—VISTA Leaders"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-45.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:21Z","sha256":"7a42a75464486b1becff25bf6cfbe0a84ecf7ee3fcabf0c0b0b25758ee0c9a89","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/45-cfr-2556.605","next":"us/45-cfr-2556.615"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}