Summary
Volunteering has been a key part of American life since before the country was officially founded. Today, Americans spend more time volunteering than people in any other country, making it an important part of the nation's identity.
Key Facts
- Volunteering in America started before the United States became a country.
- Americans give more volunteer time than citizens of any other nation.
- The habit of volunteering is deeply connected to American values.
- Judy Woodruff created a series called "America at a Crossroads" that looks at this topic.
- The series explains how volunteering became a big part of who Americans are.
