Volunteer Demographics Statistics
Who volunteers — by age, gender, generation, education, income, and geography — and how to target your outreach.
17 reports in this series · 8 published · deeply sourced · updated continuously
Published reports
Volunteer Demographics Report (2026)
Who volunteers in America—age, gender, race, education, and participation patterns. 75.7M volunteers, 28.3% participation rate, generational shifts, virtual volunteering growth & more.
Volunteer Demographics (2026): Age, Gender, Race, Education & Participation Patterns
Comprehensive 2026 volunteer demographics report covering 75.7M formal volunteers, gender gaps, age participation, ethnicity trends, and household factors shaping who serves America's nonprofits and charities.
Volunteer Youth Coach Statistics (2026): Shortages, Demographics, Training & Safety Screening
7.2M youth coaches in the U.S., declining volunteers, 80% demand quality coaches. Key insights on shortages, gender gaps, training impact, and background checks—with actionable data for nonprofits and schools.
Volunteer Hours by Country (2026): Comparative Global Statistics
Global volunteering reaches 970M people and nearly 4.99B hours in the US alone. Discover volunteer participation rates, hours contributed, and economic value across leading nations.
Volunteer Hours by State (2026)
Comprehensive state-by-state volunteer data for 2023–2025, showing hours served, economic value, and regional trends to help nonprofits understand national volunteer impact.
Average Volunteer Hours by Age (2026)
Comprehensive analysis of how volunteering patterns shift across America's demographics—from teens giving ~30 hours/year to seniors committing 96+ hours annually—with actionable data for nonprofits.
Global Volunteer Statistics (2026): The Unprecedented Scale of Voluntary Service
New data reveals 2.1 billion people volunteer monthly worldwide. Explore the 2026 State of the World's Volunteerism Report, regional trends, demographic shifts, and the economic impact of volunteering on communities.
Volunteerism Statistics in America (2026)
Latest data reveals 28.3% of Americans—75.7M people—formally volunteered in 2023. Virtual roles are surging, corporate programs expanding, and Gen X leads all generations.
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