Volunteer Recruitment Statistics
The data behind finding and signing up volunteers — the ask, channels, motivations, and what makes people say yes.
15 reports in this series · 4 published · deeply sourced · updated continuously
Published reports
Middle School Sports Volunteer Statistics (2026): Participation, Recruitment Trends & Safety Screening
Explore key data on middle school sports volunteers, recruitment challenges, parent involvement rates, and best practices for background screening to protect young athletes.
Youth Ministry Statistics (2026): Attendance, Gen Z Trends & Volunteer Engagement
Comprehensive 2026 data on youth group attendance, Gen Z religious affiliation, church dropouts, and youth ministry challenges—with insights for nonprofit leaders.
Church Attendance Trends (2026): Stabilization After Decades of Decline—And Surprising Signs of Renewal Among Younger Americans
Church attendance in America has stabilized after decades of decline, with Gen Z and Millennials now driving higher engagement rates and challenging the narrative of faith's collapse.
Volunteer Recruitment Statistics (2026): The Data Behind Finding & Keeping Volunteers
A deeply-sourced 2026 report on volunteer recruitment — how many Americans volunteer, the recruitment gap, who says yes, which channels work, and what the data means for your program. 26 cited sources. Updated annually.
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