In a 2005 survey of employees and retirees from four selected firms, "almost three quarters (72%) of employees and retirees indicated Moderate to Very High Interest in pursuing volunteer activities through the workplace in retirement" (Center for Corporate Citizenship & Volunteers of America, 2005).

The Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College & Volunteers of America. (2005, June). Expanding the Boundaries of Corporate Volunteerism: Retirees as a Valuable Resource. Chestnut Hill, MA: Burnes, K., & Gonyea, J.G.

This report is based on data collected from three sources: "1) interviews with key corporate managers from a variety of sectors; 2) focus groups with employees and retirees; and 3) quantitative survey responses of employees and retirees." (p.4)

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