{"data":{"id":"us/45-cfr-2556.625","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"45 CFR 2556.625","heading":"What are terms and conditions of service for a leader?","body":"Though not exhaustive, terms and conditions of service as a leader include:\n(a) A leader makes a full-time commitment to serve as a leader, without regard to regular working hours, for a minimum of one year.\n(b) To the maximum extent practicable, a leader must live among and at the economic level of the low-income community served by the project.\n(c) A leader aids the communication of VISTA policies and administrative procedures to VISTAs.\n(d) A leader assists with the leadership development of VISTAs.\n(e) A leader is a resource in the development and delivery of training for VISTAs.\n(f) A leader may assist the sponsor with recruitment and preparation for the arrival of VISTAs.\n(g) A leader may advise a supervisor on potential problem areas and needs of VISTAs.\n(h) A leader aids VISTAs in the development of effective working relationships and understanding of VISTA program concepts.\n(i) A leader may aid the supervisor and sponsor in directing or focusing the VISTA project to best address the community's needs.\n(j) A leader may serve as a collector of data for performance measures of the project and the VISTAs.\n(k) A leader is prohibited from supervising VISTAs. A leader is also prohibited from handling or managing, on behalf of the project, personnel-related matters affecting VISTAs. Personnel-related matters affecting VISTAs must be managed and handled by the project and in coordination with the appropriate AmeriCorps Region Office.","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":"b28d9219fcc26e5c4c2d38fbc1e4e4831c0eba7fd3456f90edc72322686f20bf","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/45-cfr-2556.620","next":"us/45-cfr-2556.700"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}