PURPOSES.

SEC. 501. PURPOSES. Title II (42 U.S.C. 5001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the heading for such title the following new section: “statement of purposes “Sec. 200. It is the purpose of— “(1) this title to provide for Older American Volunteer Programs, comprised of the retired senior volunteer program, the foster grandparent program, and the senior companion program, that empower older individuals to contribute to their communities through volunteer service, enhance the lives of the volunteers and those whom they serve, and provide communities with valuable services; “(2) part A, the retired senior volunteer program, to utilize the vast talents of older individuals willing to share their experiences, abilities, and skills in responding to a wide variety of community needs; “(3) part B, the foster grandparent program, to afford low-income older individuals an opportunity to provide supportive, individualized services to children with exceptional or special needs; and “(4) part C, the senior companion program, to afford low-income older individuals the opportunity to provide personal assistance and companionship to other older individuals through volunteer service.”.