http://www.nationalservice.gov/vcla
Annual research report which shows that 62 million adults volunteered time through an organization during the past year or 7.8 billion hours. From the Corporation for National and Community Service
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/volun_02252016.pdf
The volunteer rate declined by 0.4% to a 24.9% participation level. Provides details on volunteering by race, ethnicity, gender, age, marriage status, education level, and employment status. Also covers main volunteer activities and types of organizations. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.peacecorps.gov/media/forpress/press/2626/
Announces the leading schools at producing Peace Corps volunteers by various size categories: small, medium, large, and graduate. From the Peace Corps
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/elcare_09232015.pdf
16% or 40.4 million Americans age 15+ provide unpaid care to individuals who need assistance because of a condition related to aging. This report provides information about the characteristics of those who provide such care, the time spent providing it, and the nature of the activities they offered. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2013/2013028rev.pdf
Covers parent involvement in their child’s education including help with homework, family activities, and parent involvement at school. Covers children enrolled in public and private schools and those who are homeschooled. From the National Center for Education Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/volun.pdf
Volunteer rate was 25.3% for the year ending in September 2014. Provides information on volunteering rates by gender, age, race/ethnicity, marital status, education level, and employment status. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/volun.pdf
The volunteer rate declined by 1.1% to 25.4% for the year ending in September 2013. About 62 million people volunteered their labor for an organization during the year. Also provides information on the demographic characteristics of those who volunteer. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/elcare.pdf
Provides estimates on the number of Americans age 15 and over who provide care for the elderly on a regular basis. Covers the relationship between the care giver and the cared for, the amount of time spent, and the activities related to the care giving. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics