Volunteering is at its Highest Level in Years Among Older Americans, Teenagers and Generation Xers
Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service
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New research from the federal corporation for national and community service finds that one in four Americans volunteer in their community. That adds up to more than 64 million Americans who give service valued at $175 billion dollars, according to the new Volunteering and Civic Life in America report.
Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, describes the impact volunteering has across the nation.
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VOLUNTEERING IS A CORE AMERICAN VALUE. AMERICANS WHO VOLUNTEER ENRICH OUR COMMUINITIES AND KEEP OUR NATION STRONG. SERVICE TO OTHER ALSO CONNECTS US WITH OUR NEIGHBORS AND PROVIDES US A CHANCE TO USE OUR OWN SKILLS FOR THE COMMON GOOD. AS CITIZENS, THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED, DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR.
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The study also finds that volunteering is strong among all ages – from teens, to Generation Xers, to older Americans. To learn more and find a volunteer opportunity near you, visit serve.gov.