It is always a good moment to stand up for what's right. Volunteers are the pillars of the CCWM since they are the ones who make it possible to deploy our programs, services, activities and events. During the years 2021-22, the executive committee wishes to bring the CCWM Volunteering Program (CCCWMVP) to the next level, with virtual teams and online assistance units.
You are interested in the journey of volunteering? Just know that the world needs more of your kind, and so does the Congolese Community na Washington. Kids, teens, college graduates, professionals, everyone can be involved in our activities in support to the community.
Interesting Facts About Volunteering
Approximately 63 million Americans — 25% of the adult population — volunteer their time, talents, and energy to making a difference.
Women volunteer at higher rates (27.8%) than men (21.8%).
People aged 35-44 and 45-54 are most likely to volunteer (28.9% and 28% respectively) while 20-24 year olds have the lowest rates (18.4%).
On average, people spend an average of 52 hours per year volunteering their time.
72% of volunteers are involved with only one organization, while 18.3% are involved with two.
The top four national volunteer activities are food collection or distribution (24.2%), fundraising or selling items to raise money (23.9%), general labor or transportation (18.8%), and tutoring or teaching (17.9%).
The top four volunteer areas are for religious (34.1%), educational (26%), social service (14.9%), and health (7.3%) organizations.
42.1% of people became volunteers with their main organization after being asked to volunteer. Source: NP Source
You can join the Congolese Community of Washington Metropolitan volunteers team by getting in touch with the CCWM by email, phone or Facebook.