Publication Date
7-1-2006
Summary
This working paper uses 2005 CPS data to describe the frequency of international volunteerism in the United States by select demographic characteristics and length of service abroad. Nearly one million individuals reported volunteering internationally at least once in 2005. Young or middle-aged college graduates with higher-incomes, employed full-time, and married without dependent children were the most frequent candidates for service abroad. The majority of volunteers spent two weeks or less overseas, and volunteered with a faith-based organization either domestically or internationally. Limitations in the data help identify areas needing further research.
Document Type
Working Paper
Category
Civic Engagement and Service
Subarea
International Service
Original Citation
Lough, B. J. (2006). International volunteerism in the United States, 2005 (CSD Working Paper No. 06-18). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Project
Advancing Research & Policy on International Volunteer Service
Keywords
international service, volunteerism
Recommended Citation
Lough, B. J. (2006). International volunteerism in the United States, 2005 (CSD Working Paper No. 06-18). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7936/K76D5SGX