Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.2551.24 What are a sponsor's responsibilities for securing community participation?

(1) Knowledgeable of human and social needs of the community;

(2) With an interest in the field of community service and volunteerism;

(3) Capable of helping the sponsor satisfy its administrative and program responsibilities including fund-raising, publicity, and meeting or exceeding performance measures;

(4) With an interest in, and knowledge of, the range of abilities of older adults;  and

(5) Of a diverse composition that reflects the demographics of the service area.