Civic, political, professional, or international | 5.5 |
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Educational or youth service | 25.5 |
Environmental or animal care | 2.6 |
Hospital or other health | 7.8 |
Public safety | 1.2 |
Religious | 33.1 |
Social or community service | 14.2 |
Sport, hobby, cultural, or arts | 3.8 |
Other | 4 |
Not determined | 2.3 |
Sources:
bls.gov
The most common volunteering activity in the U.S. involves working for religious organizations, which 33.1% of all volunteers did in 2012. Also popular is volunteering for educational or youth services.