Some Facts About Time Bank Volunteers

A recent survey of our volunteers showed that we are inspiring a whole new generation of people to give time in their communities. Among those polled:

80% had not given time before registering with TimeBank
33% were aged 26–34
23% were aged 18–25
87% were under age 50
How did they rate their TimeBank experience?

95% found it easy to sign up with TimeBank
33% are currently volunteering
96% of those who have started volunteering are satisfied with their experience
77% said they would definitely continue volunteering
76% said that the information they received from TimeBank made it more likely that they would volunteer in the future
Other facts about and opinions from TimeBank volunteers:

26% volunteer to develop their skills and get work experience
75% would volunteer if they were given the time to do so through an employee volunteering scheme
27% said volunteering had helped them get their first job or change career direction
32% used the internet to find out about volunteering
22% would like to see more promotion of volunteering in the media

Source Time Bank website Nov 2005