Facts about Volunteer Work
Facts about Volunteer Work
According to the Corportation for National Community Service:
- Volunteers have a 27% higher likelihood of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers
- Volunteers without a high school diploma have a 51% higher likelihood of finding employment
- Volunteers living in rural areas have a 55% higher likelihood of finding employment
According to the Corporation for National Community Service in June 2013, "volunteering can help people find employment because it increases: networks and connections, an individual's experience or useful education, skills and training and a positive impression in a competitive job market"
According to a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania..."doing altruistic deeds-even in shorts spurts-can make it seem like you've actually gained hours in the day"
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics..."64 million Americans volunteered for a non-profit at least once last year"
According to a study published online in JAMA Pediatrics..."students who participated in the volunteer group showed significantly lower levels of IL-6(interleukin) after the program, as well as lower cholesterol levels and lower body mass index."