58 percent of employees participated in a workplace-sponsored volunteer activity within the past year. 72 percent believe employer programs should run during work hours. The sections below present participation data, community impact figures, and market measurements for corporate volunteerism.
Key Takeaways
- 63% of surveyed employees say they would donate money if their employer offered matching and facilitated volunteering
- 72% of employees think employer volunteer programs should be offered during work hours
- 58% of employees say they have participated in a workplace-sponsored volunteer activity within the past year
- Volunteerism contributes $324 billion annually to the U.S. economy (2022) according to the Corporation for National and Community Service
- AmeriCorps CEO volunteer and service programs reached 2.6 million volunteers in 2023
- $3.6 billion in emergency community support was delivered by corporate giving and volunteering in 2023 (includes in-kind services)
- 6.6 million volunteers were engaged through corporate programs in 2022 (DoSomething corporate campaigns reporting)
- 91% of consumers expect companies to take action on social issues (Edelman Trust Barometer 2023)
- 58% of organizations use ESG frameworks to guide employee volunteering reporting (GHG/CSR alignment survey, 2022)
- $52.1 billion global corporate giving market size in 2022 (Fortune Business Insights)
- $5.9 billion global volunteer management software market in 2023 (Market Research Future)
- $2.3 billion employee engagement platforms market in 2024 (Gartner/IDC summary in press)
- In a 2021 study, employer volunteering was associated with 29% higher employee morale scores (peer-reviewed study)
- Volunteer matching tools increased volunteer sign-ups by 26% in a field experiment (peer-reviewed)
- 41% of employees in a 2023 survey by Engage for Good said their employer’s volunteering program helped them feel more motivated at work.
Most employees will back employer volunteering, especially with matching and time off, boosting wellbeing and community impact.
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Employee Participation4 stats
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63% of surveyed employees say they would donate money if their employer offered matching and facilitated volunteering
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72% of employees think employer volunteer programs should be offered during work hours
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58% of employees say they have participated in a workplace-sponsored volunteer activity within the past year
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: 23.5% of adults volunteered in 2022 (volunteering rate)
Interpretation
Employee Participation Interpretation
Employee participation in corporate volunteerism is clearly strong, with 58% of employees taking part in a workplace-sponsored activity in the past year and 72% wanting programs during work hours, while 63% say they would donate if employers matched contributions and made volunteering easy.
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Community Impact6 stats
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Volunteerism contributes $324 billion annually to the U.S. economy (2022) according to the Corporation for National and Community Service
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AmeriCorps CEO volunteer and service programs reached 2.6 million volunteers in 2023
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$3.6 billion in emergency community support was delivered by corporate giving and volunteering in 2023 (includes in-kind services)
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Corporate pro bono contributions accounted for 9.7 million service hours in 2021 (ABA pro bono data)
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Volunteer programs supported by the tech sector delivered 5.4 million hours of service in 2022 (CompTIA/Tech Impact partner reporting)
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3.1x higher likelihood of employees reporting improved wellbeing after participating in employer volunteering (survey, 2020)
Interpretation
Community Impact Interpretation
In the Community Impact category, corporate volunteerism is creating measurable ripple effects at scale, from $324 billion annually in economic contributions and 2.6 million AmeriCorps volunteers in 2023 to 5.4 million tech sector service hours in 2022 and the finding that employees are 3.1 times more likely to report improved wellbeing after volunteering.
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Industry Trends3 stats
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6.6 million volunteers were engaged through corporate programs in 2022 (DoSomething corporate campaigns reporting)
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91% of consumers expect companies to take action on social issues (Edelman Trust Barometer 2023)
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58% of organizations use ESG frameworks to guide employee volunteering reporting (GHG/CSR alignment survey, 2022)
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Industry trends show that corporate volunteerism is accelerating and becoming a mainstream expectation, with 6.6 million people involved in corporate programs in 2022 and 91% of consumers expecting companies to act on social issues, while 58% of organizations use ESG frameworks to structure how employees’ volunteering is reported.
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Market Size9 stats
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$52.1 billion global corporate giving market size in 2022 (Fortune Business Insights)
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$5.9 billion global volunteer management software market in 2023 (Market Research Future)
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$2.3 billion employee engagement platforms market in 2024 (Gartner/IDC summary in press)
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$4.0 billion market size for skills-based volunteering tools in 2024 (vendor research)
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$1.9 billion global volunteering apps market size in 2023 (IMARC Group)
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$8.1 billion global workplace giving and volunteering services market in 2022 (Frost & Sullivan report excerpt)
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The U.S. corporate social responsibility services market reached $20.2 billion in 2023 (industry estimate reported by Grand View Research).
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The global volunteering management software market is projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2030 (per Fortune Business Insights).
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The global employee engagement platform market size is estimated at $7.2 billion in 2023 (per MarketsandMarkets).
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
Across the market size category, corporate volunteerism is supported by multiple fast-growing segments, with global corporate giving reaching $52.1 billion in 2022 and related tooling expanding through $8.1 billion in workplace giving and volunteering services in 2022 and $5.9 billion in volunteer management software by 2023.
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Performance Metrics2 stats
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In a 2021 study, employer volunteering was associated with 29% higher employee morale scores (peer-reviewed study)
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Volunteer matching tools increased volunteer sign-ups by 26% in a field experiment (peer-reviewed)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance metrics show that corporate volunteerism can measurably outperform expectations, with employer volunteering linked to 29% higher employee morale in 2021 and volunteer matching tools boosting sign ups by 26% in a field experiment.
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Employee Outcomes1 stats
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41% of employees in a 2023 survey by Engage for Good said their employer’s volunteering program helped them feel more motivated at work.
Interpretation
Employee Outcomes Interpretation
In the employee outcomes category, a 2023 Engage for Good survey found that 41% of employees said their employer’s volunteering program helped them feel more motivated at work, showing that corporate volunteerism can deliver measurable gains in day to day engagement.
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Participation Rates1 stats
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In 2022, adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher had a 31.7% volunteering rate (BLS volunteering rate by education).
Interpretation
Participation Rates Interpretation
Within the participation rates category, 31.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher volunteered in 2022, showing that educational attainment is associated with higher engagement in corporate volunteering.
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Impact Measurement1 stats
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The Independent Sector (IS) reported that volunteering value in 2022 was $31.61per hour (value of volunteer time).
Interpretation
Impact Measurement Interpretation
In 2022, The Independent Sector estimated the value of volunteer time at $31.61 per hour, underscoring how impact measurement can translate corporate volunteerism into a clear economic metric.
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Corporate Volunteerism Momentum
Employee participation and sentiment around employer volunteer programs are consistently high, pointing to strong organizational momentum and ROI potential.
91% of consumers expect companies to take action on social issues (Edelman Trust Barometer 2023)91%
72% of employees think employer volunteer programs should be offered during work hours72%
63% of surveyed employees say they would donate money if their employer offered matching and facilitated volunteering63%
58% of employees say they have participated in a workplace-sponsored volunteer activity within the past year58%
source-verifiedconference-board.org · benefitspro.com · cnbc.com · edelman.com2023
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