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Volunteering in Canada, 2004 to 2013 / : Bénévolat au Canada, de 2004 à 2013

11 Jun 2015

This report provides a profile of volunteerism in Canada, examining trends in volunteer rates and hours volunteered, the characteristics of volunteers, the sectors benefiting from volunteering, volunteer activities, and motivations for and barriers to volunteering. [...] Volunteer activities equivalent to one million full-time jobs Along with the rate of volunteering, the amount of time contributed by volunteers provides a more complete picture of the actual contributions of volunteers to the organizations and groups that they support. [...] Canadians aged 35 to 44 were the only group to experience a decrease in the overall volunteer rate since 2010, from a rate of 54% in 2010 to 48% in 2013. [...] The parallel rates between the unemployed and employed are largely a reflection of the decrease in the volunteer rate among employed Canadians, from 50% in 2004 to 46% in 2013. [...] One-quarter of volunteers dedicated their time to social services or sports and recreation The charitable and non-profit organizations benefiting from the dedication of volunteers are varied, though four sectors continued to attract the greatest number of volunteers: social services; sports and recreation; education and research; and religious organizations.
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Authors

Sinha, Maire

ISBN
9780660022536
Pages
25
Published in
Ottawa, Ontario

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