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Volunteer Demographics Statistics

Who volunteers — by age, gender, generation, education, income, and geography — and how to target your outreach.

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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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