Nonprofits Hoping More Baby Boomers Will Volunteer

Volunteerism has decreased over recent years partly due to the downturn in the economy. Many folks are working two jobs to make ends meet, leaving less time to help out their favorite organizations. Baby Boomers who may have recently retired after many years of working, want to enjoy their newly found life free of encumbrances. In addition, many Baby Boomers take on part-time work to help make ends meet. They will volunteer, just not as often. This makes it difficult for nonprofit organizations.

Charities and nonprofits are looking for a few good Baby Boomers — well, lots of them, actually — to roll up their sleeves to help schools, soup kitchens and others in need.

Boomers are attractive volunteers, and it's not just the strength of their numbers — 77 million. They are living longer. They are more educated than previous generations. And, especially appealing: They bring well-honed skills and years of work and life experience.

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