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When civic infrastructure doesn’t translate into volunteering

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: When civic infrastructure doesn’t translate into volunteering Learn about lessons from the United States South regarding civic infrastructure and its impact on volunteering, by Rebecca Nesbit and Laurie E. Paarlberg. Civic engagement, particularly secular volunteering, varies considerably across United States (U.S.) regions, especially in the South (Paarlberg et al. 2022). Even with its strong sense of place, dense interpersonal networks, and long- standing traditions of mutual support, the South consistently reports lower secular volunteering rates than other regions (18% vs. a national rate of 24%).

Source: Open Access Government

DOI: 10.56367/oag-050-12191

Authors: Rebecca Nesbit, Laurie E Paarlberg

Institutions: University of Georgia, Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7155079627