People who are employed part-time are most likely to do additional volunteer work — 33% do, compared to 28% of full-time workers and 24% of unemployed adults, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although it might seem counterintuitive, adults who are not in the labor force are least likely of all groups to volunteer — 22%.
The likelihood of volunteering rises with education; 42% of adults with bachelor’s degrees or more education volunteered in 2010, compared with 29% of those with associate’s degrees or some college, 18% of high school graduates, and 9% of those without high school diplomas.
Participation in volunteer activities rises sharply between ages 25-34 (22% volunteer) and ages 35-44 (32%) and then gradually tapers off with age.
Women (29%) are more likely than men (23%) to volunteer. Women are more likely than men to volunteer to tutor or teach; raise funds; collect, prepare, distribute, or serve food; provide office services; and collect, make, or distribute crafts, clothing, or other non-food items.
Men are more likely than women to volunteer to provide general labor or supply transportation; coach or referee sports teams; provide professional or management assistance, such as serving on board committees; and serve as ushers, greeters, or ministers. [Public Service, Workforce/ Employment]
Source: “Volunteering in the United States, 2010,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Information and Marketing Services, PSB Suite 2850, 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20212; 202-691-5200; blsdata_staff@bls.gov or cpsinfo@bls.gov; www.bls.gov/cps
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