CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)
conducts research on the civic and political engagement of young Americans.
The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement

Three New Volunteering Fact Sheets

by Karlo Barrios Marcelo July 2007 Using data from the Census Bureau’s 2006 Current Population Survey (CPS) September Volunteering Supplement, these fact sheets provide volunteer rate statistics, as well as information on how youth become involved in volunteer organizations, the types of volunteer activities, volunteer rates by geographical region, and median volunteer hours. Volunteering Among Read More >

July 18th, 2007
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Youth Volunteering in the States: 2002 to 2006

by Sara E. Helms and Karlo Barrios Marcelo Updated July 2007 ***2006 Volunteering Data Now Included*** Uses the Current Population Survey (CPS) September Volunteer Supplements from 2002-2006, administered by the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Offers a breakdown of volunteer rates by states and age groups. Download “Youth Volunteering in Read More >

July 17th, 2007
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Peter Levine at National Conference on Volunteering And Service

Peter will participate in a panel entitled, “From Periodic Projects to Lasting Solutions: Citizen-Centered Civic Engagement.” The conference is in Philadelphia.

Categories: Research Topics
July 3rd, 2007
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Volunteering Among Young People

by Mark Hugo Lopez and Karlo Barrios Marcelo April 2007 Based on a variety of data sources including CIRCLE’s 2006 Civic & Political Health of the Nation survey, Monitoring the Future data from 1976-2005, HERI data from 1984-2005, & NELS data from 1988. Compares youth volunteering with that of other generations, tracks high school & Read More >

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April 25th, 2007
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Youth Volunteer Motivations: Implications for Practice

The research suggests that understanding youth volunteer motivations, or what motivates a particular young person to volunteer,  can have practical implications for the way volunteer programs are managed. Some organizations have already taken their volunteers’ motivations into consideration when designing their programs. Download the article here.

March 19th, 2006
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