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Religious People, Religious Congregations, and Volunteerism in Human Services: Is there a Link?

School of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania

Amy Kasternakis

New Jersey

Robert J. Wineburg

Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

The literature on volunteerism is voluminous, yet there is very little that examines the relationship between religious belief or observance and volunteerism. Religious belief may relate to an individual's decision to engage in volunteer activity. Religious observance may lead to organized volunteer activities that have a systemic impact on the community. Yet both are inadequately studied. The purpose of this article is to explore the link between religious beliefs and volunteerism and to shed light on the impact of religious observance on volunteering.

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