The Corporation for National and Community Service just released their annual Trends and Highlights in volunteering. Seattle ranked 4th in the 50 largest cities in the countries. Minneapolis is first.
By the numbers:
- Seattle has an average annual volunteer rate of 35.5%
- 932,000 volunteers served 123.2 million hours per year.
- Seattle's volunteers make an estimated annual economic contribution of $2.4 billion.
- Average Volunteer Hours per Resident: 46.9 hours
Factors that influence Volunteer Rates The Corporation for National and Community Service has found that areas with higher homeownership rates and education levels tend to have higher volunteering rates. However, long average commuting times and high poverty rates can adversely affect volunteering rates. See how it breaks down. http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/state.cfm?state=WA
Good job Seattle!
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