In October of 2004, a volunteerism survey was mailed to 5,600 SUNY Upstate Employees with the following results:

• 567 surveys were returned—10% of Upstate employee population
• Employees reported over 50,000 hours of volunteerism 2004
• Organizations mentioned most frequently were:
  • Churches and Synagogues
  • Schools
  • Youth and Community Groups
  • Fire Departments
  • School Sports
  • CNY Children's Hospital
• Agencies most frequently mentioned were:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Red Cross
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Food pantry programs
  • Literacy groups
  • Vera HouseRape Crisis Center
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Association
• Volunteer work includes:
  • General assistance (clerical and administrative, building and maintenance support)
  • Fundraising (phonathons, etc.)
  • Board and committee membership
  • Teaching and tutoring (wellness, college preparation, etc.)
  • Participating in fundraising walks and runs

For questions about this survey, contact Zanette Howe, at 464-4263.