| Video Equipment Complaints |
DD-1500.9800 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding companies that manufacture, sell, service or repair video equipment. |
0 |
| Video Equipment Manufacturer Complaints |
DD-1500.9800-880 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the sound quality, performance or other problems relating to the manufacture of or the manufacturer's warranty on video equipment. |
0 |
| Video Equipment Repair/Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9800-900 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding poor workmanship, failure to comply with legal requirements, problems with service contracts, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of organizations that service and repair video equipment. |
0 |
| Video Equipment Sales Complaints |
DD-1500.9800-920 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the excessive pricing, high pressure sales tactics, problems related to sales warranties, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of video equipment dealers. |
0 |
| Video Game Complaints |
DD-1500.9805 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the quality, advertising, sales or content of electronic video games and equipment including PC games and handheld devices. |
0 |
| Video Game Rating Systems |
DF-8000.1900-950 |
Programs that evaluate the content of video games and assign ratings that provide advance warning of games that contain violent content, strong language and/or mature sexual themes. Game ratings also incorporate information about the age groups for which each game is most appropriate. Also included are programs that develop rating systems that are used for this purpose. |
0 |
| Video Production Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1600.9000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to use their skills to benefit the agency on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteers may be asked to develop videotaped promotional materials depicting the agency's program; videotape interviews, group sessions, in-service training programs, special events or other organizational activities; or help the organization select, maintain and understand the operation of its video equipment. |
0 |
| Video Relay Services |
PH-3500.9000 |
Programs that allow people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment and feel more comfortable expressing themselves through American Sign Language (ASL) to conduct video relay calls with family, friends or business associates through a certified ASL interpreter via a broadband Internet connection and a computer equipped with a video camera. The video interpreter signs the telephone conversation with an ASL user and voices to a hearing person via a standard telephone allowing the participant to see expressions and gestures during the call. |
0 |
| Video Remote Interpreting |
PH-3500.9050 |
Programs that use video conferencing equipment to provide sign language interpretation services in situations where both the deaf person and the hearing person are in the same room and the interpreter is at a call center in a remote location. VRI is especially useful in rural areas where there may be a lack of qualified interpreters. |
0 |
| Video Sharing Web Services |
TJ-1800.3300-600.90 |
Online technology tools such as YouTube that allow Internet users to upload, share and view video clips. Video sharing sites often have social networking features, and most offer functionality to easily link to and even embed the videos in other websites and blogs. |
0 |
| Video/DVD/CD Donation Programs |
TI-1800.4500-950 |
Programs that accept new or used audiotapes, records, compact discs (CDs), videotapes, DVDs, described videos and other similar items and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to libraries, schools and other community agencies for their own use or for distribution to people they serve. |
0 |
| Videotape/DVD Collections |
TJ-4500.4500-900 |
Libraries or other organizations that maintain collections of movies, documentaries and other subjects in videotape and/or DVD format that can be used with library equipment or checked out for viewing at home or shown to community groups. |
0 |
| Vietnam Era Veterans |
YN-9000.9000 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during the Vietnam Era. |
0 |
| Vietnamese Community |
YH-0500.8170-900 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Vietnam or who identify themselves as part of the Vietnamese community. Vietnam is a country in southeast Asia. The official language is Vietnamese. |
0 |
| Vietnamese Restaurants |
PL-1800.9200 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Vietnam which, like Cambodian cuisine, blends French and Chinese flavors with native tastes and features seafood, fresh vegetables, fruits, beef and wild game. Specialties include shrimp fritters; cha gio (spring rolls filled with a spicy blend of pork and cellophane noodles); pho dac biet (beef and noodle soup); catfish soup with pineapple; mien ga (chicken with rice vermicelli noodle soup); chicken with lemon grass; skewered beef wrapped in lemon grass; crab in a soy vinaigrette with garlic, mint and ginger; charbroiled shrimp balls served on sugarcane; charbroiled pork; salt-roasted spiced crab; deep-fried crab claws stuffed with shrimp; satays; steamed fish; glutinous rice cakes with fillings and a variety of condiments including nuoc mam, a strong, salty fish sauce which is also an ingredient in many cooked dishes. Some restaurants may serve "bo 7 mon", a seven-course meal featuring beef. Beverages usually include tea. |
0 |
| Village Model Aging in Place Programs |
PH-0360.9000 |
Voluntary organizations or networks of older adults who join together in neighborhood-centric groups to help one another stay in their homes as they age by providing or arranging for volunteer supported services such as transportation to medical appointments and shopping, minor home repairs and maintenance, home chores, and social and educational activities. For services beyond the scope of local volunteer capacity, villages may offer exclusive arrangements with a single agency or vendor to provide needed services; or may compile lists of vetted, reliable vendors who offer a range of assistance at a discount. Village programs vary in the populations served (intergenerational programs or seniors only), the amount of dues, the use of paid staff or volunteers, the cost (if any) of services and the range of services available. Some villages may have additional support from philanthropic, governmental or business sources. |
0 |
| Violent Extremism/Radicalization Issues |
YZ-8830 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of violent extremism and the recruitment and radicalization of individuals by groups willing to commit violence based on extreme religious, political or other ideological beliefs. |
0 |
| Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers |
YF-3000.9130 |
A group of diseases associated with 12 distinct viruses that are characterized by fever and muscle aches followed by respiratory problems, severe bleeding, kidney problems and shock (depending on the particular virus that was the source of the infection). The severity of viral hemorrhagic fever can range from a relatively mild illness to death. |
0 |
| Viral Load HIV Tests |
LF-4900.2400-950 |
Programs that offer PCR (polymeraise chain reaction) tests which are used to test the viral load of a person who has been diagnosed as HIV positive as a means of measuring disease progression and the effectiveness of medication. PCR tests may also be used with infants with HIV mothers who get false-positive results from antibody tests because of the presence of their mother's antibodies in their blood. |
0 |
| Virgin Islander Community |
YH-1400.9000 |
Individuals who are either residents of the Virgin Islands or who identify themselves as part of the Virgin Islander community. The Virgin Islands comprise a Caribbean archipelago, portions of which are administered as the British Virgin Islands or the United States Virgin Islands, both distinct overseas territories. |
0 |
| Virtual Camps |
PL-6400.1500-900 |
Programs that offer virtual programming for campers using platforms like Zoom, YouTube and Instagram that allow children of all ages to participate in a wide variety of activities from home. Virtual campers are able to choose from a list of sessions that represent a wide a range of interest areas including things like outdoor safety and survival, arts and crafts, cooking and baking skills, as well as role-playing, light-hearted secret agent training or a week-long Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Sessions may be tailored to different age ranges and are typically 30 minutes to an hour in length. Some level of supervision by a parent or guardian may be expected, especially for younger children. The programs help kids find community online and provide a respite for parents who may be juggling work and child care during the day. |
0 |
| Virtual Exhibitions |
TA-9000.0300-950 |
Programs that sponsor displays in electronic format of works of art or museum collections. |
0 |
| Virtual Kidnapping Ransom Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.9300 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report situations in which they have been contacted by a scammer informing them that a family member has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. The scam typically begins with a phone call or contact via social media saying a family member is being held captive. The caller may allege their daughter has been kidnapped and they hear a female screaming in the background. Thinking that the voice is their own child, they may blurt out a name such as "Mary". The scammer, now knowing the daughter's name, confirms that, yes, Mary is being held captive and the ransom needs to be paid immediately or the child will be harmed. Another variant of the fraud has a family member being held because he/she caused an auto accident, is injured and won't be allowed to go to the hospital until damages are paid. Callers typically provide the victim with specific instructions to ensure a safe return of the family member. The individual may be ordered to stay on the line until money is wired; and the caller may then claim not to have received the money and may demand additional payment. |
0 |
| Virtual Learning Assistance Hubs |
HL-9000 |
Programs available at convenient locations such as community centers, child care centers or other similar sites in situations where in-person classroom education is unavailable. Students can gather to set up their own laptop or tablet, connect to wifi to access public school virtual learning, and get in-person support for connectivity and basic academic support. Sites are expected to follow local public health guidelines including daily wellness and temperature checks, frequent cleaning and sanitation and have clear policies when there are signs of illness and a requirement that both students and staff wear masks. Lunch or snacks may also be provided as well as access to recreational, enrichment and mentoring programs. |
0 |
| Virtual Marketplaces |
TJ-1800.3300-750 |
Web-based services, sometimes hosted by nonprofit organizations, which permit people to supplement their incomes by listing personal possessions for sale. Also included are commercial auction sites such as e-Bay that allow sellers to post items for sale and purchasers to bid on those items, and commercial product listing services which allow individuals or organizations who subscribe to the service to list their products and which provide a form that potential purchasers can complete to search for a particular product, compare prices and make a purchase online. An example of the latter is abebooks.com which allows book collectors and professional booksellers to list, search for and purchase books. |
0 |
| Virtual Program Delivery |
TJ-1800.3300-760 |
Programs that offer their services (often traditionally provided in-person) or a version of their services in an online format, in order to be accessible to more people and overcome barriers such as a need for social distancing. Staff or volunteers interact with the client, student or patient through such tools as Skype, Zoom, Slack and Google Voice. |
0 |
| Virtual Reality Therapy |
RD-9200 |
Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that use specially programmed computers, visual immersion devices and artificially created environments to diagnose and treat psychological conditions that cause difficulties for patients. In many environmental phobias, reactions to the perceived hazards (such as heights, speaking in public, flying or closed spaces) are usually triggered by visual and auditory stimuli. In VR-based therapies, the virtual world is a means of providing artificial, controlled stimuli in the context of treatment, when a therapist is present to monitor the patient's reaction. VRT is widely used as an alternative form of exposure therapy in which patients interact with harmless virtual representations of traumatic stimuli in order to reduce fear responses. It is especially promising as a treatment for PTSD as well as a variety of anxiety and substance use disorders. |
0 |
| Visas for Persons With Advanced Degrees/Exceptional Ability |
FT-3600.3300-900 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for employment-based immigrant visas which allow admission, on a permanent basis, of aliens who are members of professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent or who, because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business, will substantially benefit the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States. A job offer is required and the employer must file a petition on behalf of the applicant. These requirements may be waived if such an exemption would be in the national interest. |
0 |
| Visas for Victims of Human Trafficking |
FT-3600.6250-920 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for permits which allow admission, on a temporary basis, of aliens who have been victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The individual must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry; must have complied with a reasonable request for assistance in the prosecution or investigation of trafficking; and, if younger than age 15, must be likely to suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed. Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons by improper means, such as force, abduction, fraud or coercion, for an improper purpose, like forced or coerced labor, servitude, slavery or sexual exploitation. |
0 |
| Vision Insurance |
LH-3000.9000 |
Organizations that offer insurance that individuals or employers can purchase for themselves and/or their employees which provides coverage for eye care. Plan features and benefits vary depending on the provider, but generally include discounts for eye examinations, surgical procedures, frames, lenses, contact lenses and non-prescription sunglasses. |
0 |
| Vision Screening |
LF-4900.2000-900 |
Programs that offer visual acuity tests for the purpose of identifying individuals who have an impaired ability to see that may require further examination. |
0 |
| Visiting Physician Services |
LT-2800.9000 |
Programs that provide medical diagnostic and treatment services on a home call basis for people who, because of age, disability or other factors, are unable to make an office visit. |
1 |
| Visual Artists |
YO-0300.9000 |
Painters, sculptors, crafts artists, photographers and other visual artists who create original artwork using any of a wide variety of mediums and techniques including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, plaster, clay, metal, glass and fiber. Many visual artists display their work in museums, commercial art galleries, corporate collections and private homes. Some of their artwork may be commissioned (done on request from specific clients), but most is sold by the artist or through private art galleries or dealers. Artists' works may be realistic, stylized, or abstract and may depict objects, people, nature or events. |
0 |
| Visual Arts |
TA-9000 |
Programs that support, promote, provide access to and encourage the enjoyment of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, crafts, architectural works and other visual art forms. |
0 |
| Visual Gestural Communication |
LR-8000.0500-920 |
Programs that provide instruction in visual gestural communication (VGC), a mode of communication in which people use movement of the hands, face or other parts of the body in place of (or in addition to) verbal communication or sign language. VGC differs from sign or spoken language in that anyone can understand the communication, from young children to adults, those who do not speak and those who speak different languages. VGC is not considered a language, but can be used to enhance sign language. VGC is similar to but different than mime, which is more exaggerated gesturing. Gesture is more like storytelling in which the individual stands in one place and uses hand and body movements that are smaller, including "classifiers" (hand shapes that resemble how objects look) rather than acting. |
0 |
| Visual Impairments |
YF-9000 |
Eye, optic nerve or brain malfunctions which prevent affected individuals from seeing normally. Eye disorders that can lead to visual impairments include retinal degeneration, albinism, cataracts, glaucoma, muscular problems that result in visual disturbances, corneal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, congenital disorders and infection. |
0 |
| Visual/Reading Aids |
LH-0600.9000 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment or other products which enhance the ability of people who have visual impairments or other disabilities to see and/or read; or which make television programs, feature films, home videos and other visual media accessible by providing a descriptive narration of key visual elements in these programs. |
1 |
| Vitamin Deficiency Anemia |
YF-3000.0560-900 |
A type of anemia in which the blood lacks an adequate number of healthy red blood cells due to lower-than-normal amounts of folate, vitamin B-12 or vitamin C causing weakness and shortness of breath. The condition can occur if the individual does not consume enough foods with these vitamins or has an inability to absorb and process them. It can usually be corrected with vitamin supplements and dietary changes. |
0 |
| Vitamin Therapy |
LT-0500.9000 |
Programs that utilize large amounts of specific vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutrients to achieve and maintain health and to prevent and treat illnesses or other conditions. |
0 |
| Viticulture Support Services |
BD-2600.0500-900 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support for establishments that cultivate grapes for winemaking purposes. |
0 |
| Vitiligo |
YF-3000.9160 |
An acquired cutaneous condition that is characterized by milk-white patches surrounded by areas of normal pigmentation. The condition is more common in the tropics and in people who are Black. |
0 |
| Vitreo Retinal Services |
LV-2400.6300-900 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have retinal detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or other diseases or conditions which affect the retina and its vitreous. |
0 |
| Vocal Music Instruction |
PL-7400.5500-800 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or improve their ability to sing for their own pleasure or in front of an audience in any of a number of musical styles, either as solo performers or as part of an ensemble. |
0 |
| Vocal Musicians |
YO-0300.5200-900 |
Individuals who entertain by singing songs in recital, in accompaniment or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group. They may entertain on stage, radio, television, film or video, or perform exclusively for recording or production studios. They interpret music using their knowledge of voice production, melody and harmony; and sing character parts or perform in their own individual style. Singers are often classified according to their voice range (soprano, contralto, tenor, baritone or bass) or by the type of music they sing such as opera, rock, popular, folk, rap or country and western. |
0 |
| Vocational Assessment |
ND-2000.9000 |
Programs that administer tests which measure an individual's skills, abilities, interests, personality traits and other attributes for success in different occupational areas or specific positions. Also included are programs that allow people to "try out" jobs in the community for short periods of time to determine whether there is a fit and, in the case of people with disabilities, to determine the type of supports the individual might require to succeed if hired for that type of job. |
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| Vocational Centers |
HH-9000.8750 |
Programs, often operated by community adult schools or other secondary or postsecondary educational entities, that offer specialized education and training related to any of a variety of occupational areas for adults who may have high school diplomas and for selected high school students or high-school-age youngsters who have the permission of a school counselor. |
0 |
| Vocational Education |
HH-9000 |
Secondary or postsecondary education programs available in regular or trade high schools or through separate vocational centers or programs that provide formal preparation for semiskilled, skilled, technical or professional occupations for high-school-aged students and, in some cases, adults who have opted to develop or expand their employment opportunities, often in lieu of preparing for college entry. Vocational education programs help participants prepare for full-time employment upon graduation, part-time employment while in school or for more advanced vocational training at the postsecondary level. |
2 |
| Vocational English as a Second Language |
HH-0500.8000-900 |
Programs that provide courses for students whose first language is other than English that are designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills while working with the vocabulary of business, tourism or health care. VESL classes are offered by job training agencies, Regional Occupational Programs, skills centers and some adult education programs; and help participants improve their oral communication on the job, memo and letter writing skills, telephone skills, and their ability to read and understand trade manuals, parts manuals and job-related forms. Classes may focus on a particular industry or may be general providing a work-oriented vocabulary. |
0 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation |
ND-9000 |
Programs that enable individuals with disabilities, people who abuse drugs or alcohol, or people who have emotional problems to obtain the training and employment experiences they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a sheltered work environment. |
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| Vocational Rehabilitation Services Workers |
YO-1550.9000 |
Individuals who work in organizations that provide vocational rehabilitation or life skills services such as job counseling, job training and work experience for unemployed and underemployed persons, individuals with disabilities and persons who have a job market disadvantage because they lack education, job skills or experience. |
0 |
| Vocational/Trade High Schools |
HH-9000.9000 |
Separately organized high schools whose course of instruction focuses on preparing students for a particular trade or occupation. The program, though structured and formal, operates outside the aegis of a regular, full-curriculum secondary school. |
0 |
| Voice Disorders |
YF-1500.8000-900 |
Disorders that are characterized by inappropriate pitch (too high, too low, never changing or interrupted by breaks); volume (too loud or not loud enough); or quality (harsh, hoarse, breathy or nasal). |
0 |
| Voice Over IP Implementation |
TP-3350.8500-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups evaluate the feasibility of implementing Voice over IP (VoIP) technology; and select, install and effectively use the VoIP network architecture that best meets their needs. VoIP allows voice, fax images, data and multimedia traffic to be transmitted over a single Internet Protocol (IP) based network infrastructure which frees the organization from the difficulties of dealing with separate voice, long distance and data networks and their respective service providers, and allows them to choose the specific bandwidth they need. Rather than paying expensive long distance charges, VoIP allows the organization to use the Internet, company intranets or other existing infrastructures such as dedicated lines rather than the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to transmit and receive voice messages using a protocol which translates analog signals to digital ones upon transmission and then back into voice upon reception. Both organizations must have equipment which translates the signals. |
0 |
| Voice/Audio Output Aids |
LH-0600.9000-900 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment such as talking watches, talking scales, speech output glucometers, talking pocket memo systems, tone-based measuring devices, voice-based notetaking equipment and other devices which allow people who have visual impairments or learning disabilities to access text or scalar information. |
0 |
| Voicemail System Selection |
TP-3350.8500-930 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups evaluate, select, install and effectively use hardware and/or software that allows calls that come into their system to be recorded and stored when the individual to whom the call is directed is unable to answer their telephone. Distinguishing features include the ability to create customized messages, the number of mailboxes the system supports, the maximum length of messages, storage limits for messages, the number of simultaneous connections that are possible, voice recognition capabilities, the number of languages it supports, the ability to identify staff members by spelling their name, the ability to access the system remotely and the system's interoperability with the organization's automated attendant. |
0 |
| Voiding Cystourethrograms |
LF-4800.9200 |
Programs that conduct x-ray studies of the bladder and urethra following injection of a radiopaque substance prior to, during and after urination in order to detect vesico ureteral reflux. |
0 |
| Volcanic Eruption Advisories |
TH-2100.9000 |
Programs that activate warning systems (sirens or other mechanisms) and/or issue bulletins to warn the public that volcanic activity may be imminent. Volcanic eruption advisories may also include descriptions of associated hazards including lava flows, mudflows, volcanic gases and airborne particles of cinder, ash and strands of volcanic glass; as well as safety instructions for people who may be affected. |
0 |
| Volcanic Eruption Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-900 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after the eruption of a volcano to protect lives and property and increase their chances for survival until help arrives. Information about the community's warning system signaling that a volcanic eruption is imminent is included. Also included are programs that provide fact sheets, volcanic hazard maps and other types of technical information about volcanic activity that individuals and communities can review and evaluate to see if their area is at risk. |
1 |
| Volleyball |
PL-7000.8900-900 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy indoor, grass and/or beach volleyball, a game in which an inflated ball is volleyed over a net. The programs may provide coaching assistance and access to necessary equipment and facilities; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in volleyball competitions and provide officials for the games. League play may also be available and is usually organized according to ability level. |
0 |
| Volleyball Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-900 |
Programs that pay for or provide volleyballs, volleyball nets, protective gear and other equipment and accessories that are needed to play volleyball. |
0 |
| Voluntary Conservatorship Assistance |
FT-6900.1500-900 |
Programs that provide assistance for competent but physically infirm individuals who want to designate an individual who will serve as a conservator with responsibility for the conservatee and/or his or her property depending on the conservatee's wishes. Once a petition is filed, the court determines if the petitioner is infirm, the petition is voluntary and the conservator is suitable. Once established, this form of conservatorship remains in force until terminated by judicial determination of incompetency, the death of the conservatee, an order of the Probate Court or the execution of a written termination notice by the conservatee. |
0 |
| Voluntary Health Organizations |
TD-1200.6600-900 |
Nonprofit, nongovernmental agencies that are organized on a national, state or local basis and supported primarily by voluntary contributions from the public at large, which are engaged in a program of service, education and research that relates to a particular disease, condition or disability or group of diseases, conditions or disabilities. The primary activity of voluntary health organizations is to raise funds for health related research. |
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| Voluntary Isolation Centers |
JP-1500.9300 |
Programs that provide free, private accommodation for eligible individuals to temporarily self isolate, to protect themselves and the community in a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Primarily for people who have been newly infected, and particularly people who are homeless, the centers may also welcome individuals at significant risk of infection from someone they share their home with (for example those in multigenerational households or living together in small spaces). Accommodation is usually in unoccupied hotel buildings. Residents remain alone in their room the entire duration of their stay, provided with meals, fresh linen and public health guidance. |
0 |
| Voluntary Refugee Repatriation Programs |
PH-1450.9000 |
Programs that raise money or provide supportive services to help refugees or other displaced individuals return to their country of origin on a voluntary basis and reintegrate back into society. Assistance may include arrangements for the return of occupied undamaged property to the original owner; repair or reconstruction of damaged or destroyed homes and other property; temporary accommodations while repairs are undertaken, time-limited financial assistance; access to state-supported health, education and social welfare services; agriculture revitalization assistance; small business support; employment sector support; institutional capacity building; and other forms of assistance required to ensure the sustainability of the individual's or family's return. Included are programs for refugees living in the U.S. and those for displaced persons living elsewhere who need assistance to repatriate. |
0 |
| Volunteer Administration Associations |
TN-9300 |
Organizations whose members are volunteer centers or individuals working in the field of volunteer resources management who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in professional conferences, subscribing to journals other publications in their field, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Some volunteer management associations develop standards for the field, offer credentialing programs, develop and disseminate publications, support research, share statistics, provide opportunities for networking, maintain a job bank and offer other resources that advance volunteering in communities, strengthen the profession and help members become more effective in their roles and relationships. |
0 |
| Volunteer Development |
PW |
Programs that seek to maximize the effective utilization of volunteer resources in the community and which encourage the participation of individuals who want to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration in one of the human service fields. |
0 |
| Volunteer Groups |
YY-9000 |
Groups of people who are seeking opportunities to donate their time and work together as a group on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need. Included are groups composed of co-workers, friends, family members, members of faith communities, members of social and civic clubs and other community groups; or individuals who want to be a part of a group volunteer effort. |
0 |
| Volunteer Management Software Selection |
TP-3350.8000-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups select, install and effectively use software to manage volunteer activity within a particular agency or match volunteer skills and interests with available volunteer opportunities in a wide variety of organizations. Feature generally include the ability to register volunteer contact information, track volunteer hours, list position descriptions, list volunteer skills and interests and match available volunteers to positions, schedules, locations and hours within the organization or beyond. |
0 |
| Volunteer Mobilization Events |
PX-9000 |
Programs that sponsor events whose purpose is to mobilize large numbers of volunteers to help local organizations who need assistance, to work on a special, one or two-day project, or to lend their support to a special issue, e.g., youth services. Mobilization events also serve to increase long-term awareness of volunteerism. |
0 |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
PX |
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job. |
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| Volunteer Orientation and Training Development |
TP-9000.8900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups that want to establish a volunteer program develop and implement effective orientation and in-service training programs to meet the initial and ongoing needs of volunteer personnel. Included are assistance in conducting training needs assessment activities, establishing training objectives, designing a training curriculum, assembling human and material resources required for training delivery, evaluating the effectiveness of the training and trainers and utilizing evaluation results to improve future training. |
0 |
| Volunteer Program Development/Implementation Support |
TP-9000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations or other groups plan, implement, manage and/or evaluate the use of volunteer personnel in their programs. Included are assistance in assessing organizational readiness for a volunteer program, marshalling staff support, identifying and/or developing appropriate roles or positions for the effective use of volunteers, devising strategies for the recruitment and selection of volunteer personnel, planning and implementing training and supervision for volunteer staff and putting into place a meaningful volunteer recognition program. |
0 |
| Volunteer Program Management Assistance |
TP-9000.9000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups that want to establish a volunteer program develop and implement a plan for supervision, coaching and evaluation of their volunteers. Volunteers should have a written volunteer agreement that includes their job title, the name of their supervisor, the purpose and function of their voluntary assignment, initial and ongoing training needs and procedures for evaluation. |
0 |
| Volunteer Program Readiness Assessment |
TP-9000.9100 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups that are considering implementation of a volunteer program determine whether and how they should proceed. Conditions that contribute to a successful volunteer program include a stable organization with healthy communication between staff and management; explicit management support for volunteer involvement; consistency between goals for volunteer involvement and staff roles; staff participation in decisions regarding how to involve, supervise, coach and evaluate volunteers; a workable plan for volunteer orientation and training; and designation of a person, either staff or volunteer, to serve as volunteer coordinator or manager. |
0 |
| Volunteer Program Recruitment Assistance |
TP-9000.9200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups that want to establish a volunteer program develop and implement a volunteer recruitment plan. Sources that may be appropriate for recruiting volunteers for a particular position might include high schools, colleges and university graduate and undergraduate programs; alumni groups representative of a particular discipline; professional associations; local service clubs; Volunteer Centers which provide volunteer matching services; Internet-based volunteer matching programs; involvement sections of local newspapers; key leader interviews; local corporations and businesses; and word of mouth advertising among existing volunteers, staff and board members. |
0 |
| Volunteer Recognition Program Development |
TP-9000.9300 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups that use volunteers develop a recognition program that acknowledges their commitment and achievements. The program may involve nominations for national or regional volunteer awards (e.g., the Points of Light Foundation/Hands On Network Award), recognition on special days set aside for acknowledgment of volunteer contributions (e.g., National Volunteer Week), awards that are presented at special, agency-sponsored recognition events, an opportunity to attend a conference or other work-related affair, tickets to a social or cultural event, end of the year picnics or other get-togethers, small personal gifts and other similar forms of recognition. |
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| Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.9500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to help them attract qualified individuals to fill volunteer positions and to coordinate their activities. |
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| Volunteer Recruitment/Placement |
PW-9000 |
Programs that identify individuals who have chosen to work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration in one of the human service fields and which systematically evaluate the skills, talents and personalities of recruited volunteers and match them with human service agencies that need voluntary support. |
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| Volunteer Service Programs |
ND-9200 |
Programs that provide employment opportunities for people who are willing to volunteer their time at low wages (or without remuneration) to work on social and economic development, environmental improvement or public safety projects throughout the U.S. and developing countries. |
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| Volunteer Training |
PW-9100 |
Programs that prepare individuals who have chosen to work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration in one of the human service fields for the specific type of volunteer activity in which they are interested. The program includes an orientation to and training in specific roles and responsibilities, and may include information about the general role, functions and policies of a specific agency if the volunteer is aware of his or her placement. |
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| Volunteerism Issues |
YZ-8850 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of volunteerism. |
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| Volunteers |
YY |
Individuals who offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration. |
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| Volunteers With Time Commitment Preferences |
YY-9200 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and have specific preferences regarding the hours and/or days of the week that they can be available. |
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| Volunteers in Police Service Program |
TH-1700.1910-150.90 |
A Citizen Corp program that provides support and resources for agencies interested in developing or enhancing a volunteer program and for citizens who wish to volunteer their time and skills with a law enforcement agency. The program's ultimate goal is to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) manages the VIPS Program in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. |
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| Von Gierke's Disease |
YF-3000.9220 |
A genetically-linked metabolic disorder in which excessive amounts of glycogen are stored in the tissues, especially the liver, resulting in liver enlargement and symptoms associated with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Other symptoms include elevated levels of lactate, lipids and uric acid in the blood; stunted growth; and delayed puberty. Later in life, liver tumors, liver cancer, chronic renal disease and gout may occur. |
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| Von Willebrand's Disease |
YF-3000.9250 |
An inherited congenital bleeding disorder that is caused by a deficiency of coagulation factor VIII, a protein that affects platelet function. The bleeding tendency manifests at an early age and is characterized by nose bleeds, easy bruising and, rarely, the appearance of small, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin. Bleeding in the intestinal tract during surgery and excess loss of blood during menstruation are common. The symptoms decrease in severity with age and during pregnancy. The disease is equally prevalent in men and women. |
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| Voter Registration Drives |
TQ-1800.8800 |
Programs that initiate campaigns to identify individuals who are not registered to vote, establish contact with them, provide copies of appropriate registration forms, collect the forms and file them with the Registrar of Voters. |
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| Voter Registration Offices |
TQ-1800.9000 |
Government offices that provide copies of voter registration applications and maintain official records of individuals who have exercised their right to participate in the election process by registering to vote. Included are the local Registrar of Voters offices and other government offices through which people can obtain and file their registration forms; and offices that are responsible for managing online voter registration. In order to qualify, people must be citizens; age 18 or older; and residents of the state, county/municipal district or precinct for at least 30 days. People are required to re-register if they change their names, their addresses or their party affiliations. |
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| Voting Records |
TQ-1800.9200 |
Programs that provide information about the way incumbent public officials have voted on measures that have come within their purview during their tenure in office. |
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| Voting Rights Protection |
TQ-1800.9500 |
Programs that are responsible for protecting the individual's right to register and vote in all local, state and national elections. Services include accepting and resolving complaints regarding fraud, corruption or discrimination in voting registration, voting or the counting of votes; the location, hours, staffing or equipping of polling places; the drawing of voting precinct boundaries; and other problems in the election process which prevent individuals from exercising their right to vote. |
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| Voyeurism |
YF-5000.5300-900 |
The repeated observation of unsuspecting persons, usually strangers, who are either naked, in the act of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity as the preferred or exclusive method of achieving sexual excitement. |
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| WIC |
NL-6000.9500 |
A public health nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Foster parents, grandparents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children may also be eligible to receive food assistance for children up to age five if they meet income guidelines. WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables and juice. Families can shop for WIC foods at most grocery stores using a WIC electronic transfer benefit (EBT) card or vouchers. |
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| WIC Appeals/Complaints |
NL-6000.9500-930 |
Offices that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving services through the WIC program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the organization has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
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| WIC Applications/Certification |
NL-6000.9500-950 |
Programs that conduct evaluations to determine whether families with pregnant women and/or children younger than age five meet the eligibility criteria for the WIC program, and which issue certificates for those who qualify. In some states, WIC benefits are made available through electronic transfer benefit (EBT) cards. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file WIC applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
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| WIC Distribution Centers |
NL-6000.9500-960 |
Centers operated by the WIC program that provide supplemental food to individuals and families who present a WIC certification letter in states that use a direct distribution system for WIC food packages rather than giving WIC recipients vouchers to exchange at authorized markets. |
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| WIC Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9500-900 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report suspected cases of fraud involving WIC, a federally-funded program that provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than age five who cannot afford an adequate diet and, in the case of infants older than six weeks of age, who have a condition which shows a need for better nutrition. |
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| WIOA Programs |
ND-6500.9600 |
Programs funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 that provide work-readiness training for youth age 14 through 24 from low-income households or are at risk of dropping out of school; and adults age 18 and older who are low-income and/or receiving public assistance and are unemployed. The goal is to prepare youth for high school graduation, post-secondary education and, ultimately, a career. Specific components of the WIA program may focus on special populations with unique employment problems including Native Americans, veterans, migrant and seasonal farm workers, dislocated workers and people who are homeless. |
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| Wading Pools |
PL-6400.7000-960 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, shallow pools for very young children who are, as yet, unable to swim. |
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| Wage Assignment Assistance |
FT-9200 |
Programs that provide legal assistance for people who want to petition the court to transfer wages earned by another person to themselves in order to settle a debt or judgment. |
0 |
| Wage Subsidy Funds |
TB-0700.2200-950 |
Foundations and other funding organizations that provide monetary support that can be used to improve the salary and benefit levels of employees working in specified positions, settings or industries. The funding is often intended to help stabilize staffing by supporting more reasonable wages without having a direct impact on fees paid by service recipients. |
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