Estimates of the extent to which older adults participate in volunteering activities, including the demographic breakdowns and what types of activities are attractive to older adults.

This report looks broadly at volunteering across the country during the year 2009. Data reveal an increase in the number of volunteers and hours, compared to 2008.

Over the next two years, our federal government will need to hire an estimated 193,000 individuals to fill “mission critical” positions in areas such as public health, accounting and engineering. To fill these openings, government should look first to its existing employees and emphasize their professional development.