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As Alexis de Tocqueville observed more than 170 years ago, a defining characteristic of the American people is their commitment to service.

Today, the ethic remains strong, as across our nation Americans of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are donating their time and talents to schools, churches, hospitals, and local nonprofits in an effort to improve their communities and serve a purpose greater than themselves. They are beautifying schools and neighborhoods, building homes, cleaning up after disasters, mentoring students, donating professional services, coaching youth sports teams, holding benefit fundraisers, and much, much more. These actions are critically important because volunteering today is a necessary aspect of meeting many of the needs facing our nation.

To deepen our understanding of volunteering in America and to promote its growth, the Corporation for National and Community Service has created a comprehensive new interactive web tool -- VolunteeringInAmerica.gov -- that presents and analyzes the latest data available on volunteering in a clear and customizable way. Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, the tool provides detailed information on volunteering trends and demographics for all 50 states and dozens of U.S. 160 cities. In addition, the website contains links to a number of other useful resources -- including research reports, proven strategies, and effective practices -- that are designed to help local nonprofit leaders target their recruiting efforts more effectively, match local programs with available volunteer resources, fill service gaps, and do a better job of retaining their volunteers.

Click here to go to VolunteeringInAmerica.gov 

Additional Information

• Benefits of Volunteering
• Tips for Volunteers
• Government Support for Volunteering