45 CFR §2556.720

1. (a)Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, a VISTA may:
   1. (1)Be a member of a political party or other political group and participate in its activities;
   2. (2)Serve as an officer of a political party or other political group, a member of a national, State, or local committee of a political party, an officer or member of a committee of a political group, or be a candidate for any of these positions;
   3. (3)Attend and participate fully in the business of nominating caucuses of political parties;
   4. (4)Organize or reorganize a political party organization or political group;
   5. (5)Participate in a political convention, rally, or other political gathering; and
   6. (6)Serve as a delegate, alternate, or proxy to a political party convention.
2. (b)A VISTA may participate in a political organization as long as such participation complies with the restrictions set out in paragraphs (b)(1) through (6) of § 2556.715.
   1. (1)Does not interfere with the performance of, or availability to perform, their assigned VISTA project duties;
   2. (2)Does not interfere with the 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.