Millions of Young Americans Contribute More Than $200 Million in Volunteer Time on Tax Day

Millions of Young Americans Contribute More Than $200 Million in Volunteer Time on Tax Day: "Press release from: Youth Service America
Millions of Young Americans Contribute More Than $200 Million in Volunteer Time on Tax Day
National Youth Service Day Events Coincide With April 15th

(CSRwire) WASHINGTON � As adults pay their taxes on Friday, millions of younger Americans are making their own weekend contributions to the nation's health, education, human service, and environmental needs for the 17th annual National Youth Service Day. In the shadow of record deficits and shrinking social services, young people are stepping up to the plate to strengthen their communities through an intense display of community service projects valued at more than $200 million in volunteer time.

Researchers for Independent Sector estimated in 2004 that the value of a volunteer hour has climbed to $17.55 per hour. Youth Service America and its 115 National Partners who organize National Youth Service Day estimate that more than 3 million young people will volunteer this year. During the three-day event, young people in every state, territory, and the District of Columbia will address important community needs through service projects that focus on such problems as literacy, health and hunger issues, improving the environment and recent Tsunami relief efforts. Global Youth Service Day, also organized by Youth Service America, will take place concurrently in more than 100 countries. "