How We Volunteer in U.S. Regions
West States |
Midwest States |
Northeast States |
South States |
Interesting findings:
- The West had the highest number of volunteer hours served per resident, with an average of 38.8 hours.
- The Midwest had the highest average volunteer rate for adults (32.2%), college students (31.8%), and Baby Boomers (36.9%).
- The Northeast had the highest percentage of volunteers who chose to fundraise or sell items to raise money as their volunteer service (30.9%).
- The South had the highest number of volunteers for 2007, with 20.8 million people who participated in service.
National Service
Find out more information about National Service and the Corporation for National and Community Service's Programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America.