The Chronicle, 12/9/2005: 29 Percent of Americans Volunteer, New Study Finds

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle, 12/9/2005: 29 Percent of Americans Volunteer, New Study Finds: "29 Percent of Americans Volunteer, New Study Finds
By Leah Kerkman

Twenty-nine percent of Americans volunteered in the past year, a percentage that has held steady for the past two years, according to a report released today by the U.S. government.

However, the amount of time people spent volunteering during the year declined slightly, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' survey found. Volunteers spent a median of 50 hours volunteering in 2004-2005,meaning half volunteered more and half less. In the previous three years, Americans said they spent 52 hours volunteering.

Some 65.4 million people in the United States volunteered at least once over the 12 months ending in September 2005, the survey found."