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# 20 U.S.C. § 9580 - Voluntary service

## Text

The Director may accept voluntary and uncompensated services to carry out and support activities that are consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute.

(Pub. L. 107–279, title I, § 190, Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1974.)