Volunteers play a vital role in society. People who donate their time and expertise to alleviate societal concerns are a critical resource for nonprofit organizations. Over the past 13 years, volunteering work undertaken by Americans is estimated to have had a value of $2.1 trillion, contributing to helping 670,000 homeless people, 48 million hungry people, and 46.2 million people living in poverty in the United States alone. Although overall rates of volunteering have been declining, corporate…
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