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August 2003, Vol. 126, No.8

Volunteerism in the United States

Stephanie Boraas
Economist, Division of Labor Force Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Between September 2001 and September 2002, more than 1 in every 4 individuals performed volunteer activities; women, students, and college graduates were most likely to volunteer.

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