A bill to authorize each head of a department or agency of the United States to establish a program to use the services of volunteers within his department or agency.
Volunteering in Government Act of 1982 - Authorizes the head of each U.S. department or agency to recruit, train, accept, and enter into an agreement with any volunteer organization to obtain their services for any activity of the department or agency. Directs the head of a department or agency to give priority to any activity relating to health clinics, maintenance of trails and related facilities in national parks and forests, schools, prisons, veterans services, customs or immigration centers, treatment centers, housing, financial counseling, emergency services, or law enforcement.
Requires the Office of Personnel Management to report to Congress biennially on the progress achieved in implementing this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service and General Services.
Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from Office of Personnel Management.
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