Posted by Steve Joiner of Idealist.org, who thinks that the numbers—some indicating growth in volunteerism, some indicating shrinking employment options—pave the road to a golden land of opportunities. Read more entries about creative ways to get engaged in Idealist's Career Corner Blog Series.
A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies found that increased volunteer support has made it possible for many nonprofits to maintain or increase the number of people they serve.