Percent of population who volunteered and hours spent volunteering, by educational attainment Average hours per Percent who day for persons volunteered who volunteered Less than a high school diploma 3.2 3.1 High school diploma 5.1 2.4 Some college or associate degree 6.7 2.4 Bachelor's degree or higher 10.4 2.1 NOTE: Data include all persons age 25 and over and are averages for 2007-11. Volunteer activities are those done for no pay for or through an organization. SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics