Columbus Ranked 8th Best City for Volunteering
According to a new national study conducted by VolunteeringInAmerica.gov, Columbus ranks as the 8th best city in the country for volunteering efforts. The report mentions that our volunteer retention rate is almost 75% while the national average is 65% and that based on annual averages, volunteers in Columbus contributed 43 service hours per person.
If you’re looking for local volunteer opportunities, check out our bi-weekly Philanthropy Friday series for a variety of ideas about organizations that you can get involved in helping out with.
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June 16th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Congrats to the many volunteers and those behind the scenes making all those opportunities possible. If you happen to be looking for an upcoming opportunity, GenNext will be assisting low-income seniors repair and “green” their homes on June 26. More info… http://tinyurl.com/22qlcwl
June 17th, 2010 at 12:35 am
A good reason why I think there should be a place on Columbus Underground dedicated specifically to volunteer events!
June 17th, 2010 at 1:50 am
JuliePark Says: A good reason why I think there should be a place on Columbus Underground dedicated specifically to volunteer events!
Thanks for the reminder! ;) Been meaning to do this and keep forgetting! DONE:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/forum/volunteering-events
June 17th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Great idea. Thanks Walker for making that happen!
June 17th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Thanks Walker!
June 17th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Way to go Columbus! Thanks Walker for adding the volunteer section.