As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Community service” means social, health, welfare, educational, recreational development, maintenance, or restoration of natural resources, community betterment or beautification, environmental protection, and other services that are or might be essential and necessary to the community;
(2) “Community-based agency” means a public or not-for-profit organization whose primary purposes and experiences are in the development and implementation of programs for the elderly;
(3)
(A) “Eligible individual or participant” means an individual who is fifty-five (55) years of age or older.
(B) Furthermore, participants in the program funded under this subchapter shall not be considered to be state employees as a result of the employment for any purpose; and
(4) “Program” means the Older Worker Community Service Employment Program.