Percent of population who volunteered and hours spent volunteering, by educational attainment Average hours per Percent who day for persons volunteered who volunteered Less than a high school diploma 2.9 2.9 High school diploma 5.3 2.3 Some college or associate degree 7.0 2.3 Bachelor's degree or higher 10.6 2.0 NOTE: Data include all persons age 25 and over and are averages for 2006-10. Volunteer activities are those done for no pay for or through an organization. SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics