Volunteering: How Challenge Brought Change!

The Corporation for National & Community Service released its annual report showing that volunteer rates are on the rise! This is big news. Americans responded to the worst economic downturn since WWII by reaching out to help their neighbors and their communities. Although many analysts expected to see the country’s crime rate rise dramatically and the spirit of unity fade, Americans instead posted the highest volunteer involvement recorded since 2003. More than 63 million Americans volunteered in 2009, an increase of almost 1.6 million. Volunteer service in 2009 was valued at more than $169 billion.

HandsOn Network is a nationwide organization that links volunteers with opportunities. Check them out if you have a bit of time to share!