Recruits would be paid little more than a subsistence allowance. and would have responsibilities and terms of service similar in some respects to those of the Peace Corps. VISTA would give Alaskans and other Americans an excellent opportunity to be of service In areas of acute human need. Volunteers in service to America would undoubtedly assist In many of the community action programshelping States and local communities to improve their schools. parks. housing. hospitals. health. and sanitation facilities. They might help in training those who enlist in the Jobs Corps. or in carrying out adult education programs. They could also be assigned to work with Indians on reservations. with migrant workers. in mental health centers. or in other special areas. The Economic Opportunity Act. Mr.