The Volunteers

THE VOLUNTEERS In these still-tough economic times, it can be hard to find ways to give back. But new data just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that people across the country are still taking the time to volunteer in their communities. This is a look at some of that data, show- ing who volunteered in 2009 and what kind of work they did. A tip of the hat to everyone who finds the time to do some good. EACH REPRESENTS 100,000 PEOPLE SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics A collaboration between GOOD and Design Language TYPE OF ORGANIZATION 16-24 YEAR OLDS 25-34 YEAR OLDS 35-44 YEAR OLDS 45-54 YEAR OLDS 55–64 YEAR OLDS 65+ YEAR OLDS CIVIC, POLITICAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR INTERNATIONAL TЛ1 EDUCATION OR YOUTH SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL OR ANIMAL CARE HOSPITAL OR OTHER HEALTH PUBLIC SAFETY RELIGIOUS SOCIAL OR COMMUNITY SERVICE SPORT, HOBBY, CULTURAL, OR ARTS OTHER NOT DETERMINED MEN - 24.8% WOMEN – 31.5% TOTAL U.S. POPULATION PER AGE GROUP, WITH THE MEN – 19.6% WOMEN – 24.6% MEN – 19.4% WOMEN – 27.7% MEN – 26.4% WOMEN – 36.4% MEN – 26.5% WOMEN – 35% MEN – 22.8% WOMEN – 24.8% NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS