Volunteering in the U.S.

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The bullets below are all based on an average using 2007 to 2009 data

  • 62.0 million volunteers
  • 26.5% of residents volunteer
  • 8.1 billion hours of service
  • 34.4 hours per resident
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Greater Attachment to the Community Encourages Volunteering
Indicators such as homeownership and the number of multiunit dwellings, help determine whether residents have a long-term commitment and attachment to their communities. Data show that as the rate of homeownership increases the volunteer rate also tends to increase. Nationally, 66.6% of individuals own their home. Conversely, communities with a large percentage of multi-unit housing, such as apartment buildings and condominiums, have lower volunteer rates. Nationally, 32.4% of individuals live in multi-unit housing.
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National Service

National service refers to the Corporation's National Service programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and other programs and initiatives. Participants in these programs address community needs such as education, the environment, public safety and disaster relief.

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