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.