| Click the button below to search for articles... View News Items from prior months... August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 December 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 June 2019 August 2016 April 2015 February 2014 August 2013 July 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 April 2010 March 2010 January 2010 | Volunteering in the United States, 2009 *VOLUNTEERING & SERVICE* *Volunteering in the United States, 2009 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31% of 35- to 44-year-olds and 30.8% of 45- to 54-year-olds were the most likely to volunteer in 2009. Volunteer rates were lowest among people in their early 20s (18.8%) and those age 65 and over (23.9%). Those with higher levels of educational attainment were more likely to volunteer than were those with less education. Published: 04/27/10 Learn more about AL!VE by attending our New Member Webinar Please join us for our 2nd new member welcome webinar on April 29 from 1 – 2 ET. This webinar is complimentary and we invite new members and members who are considering on joining AL!VE. During the webinar, we will review the benefits of being an AL!VE member, explore the members only section of the web site for the 1st half hour and then lead an interactive discussion on AL!VE goals for 2010 for the 2nd half. We look forward to your participation. Please register for the new member welcome webinar whether you are joining us for the full hour or the 2nd half at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/638212913. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@volunteeralive.org. Published: 04/21/10 The Value of Volunteer Time The estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2009 is $20.85 per hour. The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable organizations can use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide. Published: 04/19/10 AL!VE receives 501c3 Status A dream becomes a reality. The AL!VE board is celebrating another huge accomplishment!! Your professional association, AL!VE, has just recently been granted its 501c3 status. This is a big step forward toward growing success. Thank you to all our members and supporters. Stay tuned as the good news keeps coming. Published: 04/19/10 Volunteers Report Improved Physical, Emotional Health A new survey released today by UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) business, and VolunteerMatch, a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities by helping great people and great causes connect, found that 68 percent of those who volunteered in the past year report that volunteering has made them feel physically healthier. Published: 04/19/10 |