Figure 1. Percentage of respondents who volunteered, by type of activity, 2017
Activity Percentage

Fundraise or sell items to raise money

36.0

Collect, prepare, distribute, or sell food

34.2

Collect, make, or distribute clothing, crafts, or other goods

26.5

Mentor youth

26.2

Tutor or teach

23.0

Engage in general labor; supply transportation for people

23.0

Provide labor or management assistance

20.5

Usher, greeter, or minister

15.8

Engage in music, performance, or other artistic activities

14.0

Coach, referee, or supervise sports teams

12.0

Provide general office services

11.4

Counselling, medical care, fire or EMS, or protective services

9.5

Other types of volunteer activity

8.4

Note: Data refer to all activities reported by people ages 16 and over who volunteered during the year from September 2016 to September 2017. Many people volunteer for more than one kind of activity.

Source: Corporation for National and Community Service.