Volunteering and Civic Engagement among Baby Boomers

Trends and Highlights Overview

Overall, among Baby Boomers in 2011:

  • 29.2% volunteer (Pooled 2009-2011).
  • 2,852.6 million total volunteer hours.
  • 56.8% do favors for their neighbors (Pooled 2009-2011).
  • 89.8% eat dinner with their family a few times a week or more.
  • 69.0% discuss politics a few times a month or more.

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National Service

National service refers to the Corporation's National Service programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund, 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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