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Volunteerism by elders: past trends and future prospects

SM Chambre
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Baruch College, City University of New York, NY 10010.

A number of surveys indicate a rise in the percentage of elders involved in volunteer work over the past 25 years. This article identifies cultural, demographic, and programmatic factors that have contributed to this increase. After describing some current policies and programs, it identifies strategies for sustaining and expanding volunteerism by elders in the future.

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				A. H. Gauthier and T. M. Smeeding Time Use at Older Ages: Cross-National Differences Research on Aging, May 1, 2003; 25(3): 247 - 274. [Abstract] [PDF]

				D. B. Smith Volunteering in Retirement: Perceptions of Midlife Workers Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, March 1, 2004; 33(1): 55 - 73. [Abstract] [PDF]

				N. Morrow-Howell, J. Hinterlong, P. A. Rozario, and F. Tang Effects of Volunteering on the Well-Being of Older Adults J. Gerontol. B. Psychol. Sci. Soc. Sci., May 1, 2003; 58(3): S137 - 145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

				P. Baker, J. Leitner, and W. J. McAuley Preparing Future Aging Advocates: The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy Gerontologist, June 1, 2001; 41(3): 394 - 400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

				S. J. Cutler and J. Hendricks Age Differences in Voluntary Association Memberships: Fact or Artifact J. Gerontol. B. Psychol. Sci. Soc. Sci., March 1, 2000; 55(2): 98S - 107. [Abstract] [Full Text]