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December 12, 2006
Volunteering is In
Posted by Kevin D. Hendricks | Filed under: Research
Volunteerism is at a 30-year high. A recent report by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that 27% of adults volunteer, up from a low of 20.4% in 1989.
Other findings include:
- Teens ages 16-19 saw the biggest jump, going from 13.4% in 1989 to 28.4% today.
- More adults volunteer through religious organizations (35.5%) than any other type of organization.
- Older adults tend to volunteer with intensity--often serving more than 100 hours per year. In contrast, teens tend to serve less consistently with most serving less than 100 hours per year.
- Baby-boomers are volunteering at greater levels, showing a 37% increase since 1989.
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