45 CFR § 2556.305 - What is the duration and scope of service for a VISTA?
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# 2556.305 What is the duration and scope of service for a VISTA?(a) To serve as a VISTA, an individual makes a full-time commitment for a minimum of one year, without regard to regular working hours.(b) A VISTA carries out activities in accordance with the purpose of the VISTA program, as described in § 2556.1.(c) To the maximum extent practicable, the VISTA must live among and at the economic level of the low-income community served by the project.(d) A VISTA carries out service activities in conformance with the sponsor's approved project application, including any description of a VISTA assignment as contained in the project application; and in conformance with the purpose of title I of the DVSA. In any case where there is a conflict between the project application and the DVSA, the DVSA takes precedence.(e) Under no circumstances may an individual be enrolled to serve as a VISTA beyond five years.