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| Age group | Volunteer rate | Average annual volunteer hours1 | Median annual volunteer hours1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| percent | |||
| 25 to 54 | 46.6 | 156 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 42.4 | 202 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 38.7 | 250 | 120 |
| 75 and over | 22.8 | 234 | 102 |
| 65 and over | 32.4 | 245 | 119 |
| 1. Estimates of average and median age volunteer hours are calculated for volunteers only. | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada, Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2004. | |||