### Question
How does the law define community service employment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3056p*, **community service employment** is defined as:

> part-time, temporary employment paid with grant funds in projects described in section 3056(b)(1)(D) of this title, through which eligible individuals are engaged in community service and receive work experience and job skills that can lead to unsubsidized employment

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3056p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IX-COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES**

