- 63.4 millions Americans volunteered (1.6 million increase compared to 2008 and largest since 2003)
- Volunteers provided 8.1 billion hours, which has an estimated value of $169 billion
- Women age of 45-54 increased their volunteer services the most
- Religious organizations are the most popular places for people to volunteer
- The volunteer rate increases as home ownership increases
- Individuals with higher education volunteer at higher rates
- High unemployment rates equal low volunteer rates
- Volunteering is less common in high poverty areas
This information was gathered from Volunteering in America 2010: National, State and City Information (Issue Brief)
More information can be found at Volunteering in America
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