620.582.  Definitions. — As used in sections 620.580 to 620.592, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Act", the national and community service act of 1990, as amended;

  (2)  "Commission", the Missouri community service commission created by sections 620.580 to 620.592;

  (3)  "Community service programs", the performance of tasks designed primarily to address educational, public safety, human, or environmental needs at a local, regional, state, or multistate level;

  (4)  "Corporation", the corporation for national and community service authorized by the act;

  (5)  "National service laws", the act and other federal legislation that authorizes or may authorize community service activities in states;

  (6)  "National service position", a placement in a community service program whereby an individual may earn an educational award, as authorized by the act.