Rates of volunteerism are declining: What can mentoring programs do?
By Jean Rhodes Recent research indicates a dramatic decline in American volunteerism since 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps (2023) reported that formal volunteer participation fell to 23.2% in 2021, the lowest recorded level in nearly two decades. This downward trend can attributed to several factors, including economic pressures, shifting social behaviors, and the […]