45 CFR §2556.715

1. (a)Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, a VISTA may:
   1. (1)Express their opinion privately and publicly on political subjects;
   2. (2)Be politically active in connection with a question that is not specifically identified with a political party, such as a constitutional amendment, referendum, approval of a municipal ordinance, or any other question or issue of similar character;
   3. (3)Participate in the nonpartisan activities of a civic, community, social, labor, professional, or similar organization; and
   4. (4)Participate fully in public affairs, except as prohibited by other Federal law, in a manner that does not compromise their efficiency or integrity as a VISTA, or compromise the neutrality, efficiency, or integrity of AmeriCorps or the VISTA program.
2. (b)A VISTA may participate in political activities set forth in paragraph (a) of this section as long as such participation:
   1. (1)Does not interfere with the performance of, or availability to perform, their assigned VISTA project duties;
   2. (2)Does not interfere with their provision of service in the VISTA program;
   3. (3)Does not involve any use of VISTA assistance, resources or funds;
   4. (4)Would not result in the identification of the VISTA as being a participant in or otherwise associated with the VISTA program;
   5. (5)Is not conducted during scheduled VISTA service hours; and
   6. (6)Does not interfere with the full-time commitment to remain available for VISTA service without regard to regular working hours, at all times during periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.