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B.C. millennials more likely to donate time than cash: poll

They are also more likely to volunteer so they can meet new people, rather than just help the cause
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Boy volunteers at Barriere Elementary School by reading to children for literacy program. (Black Press Medial files)

Millennials in B.C. are more likely to donate their time when giving back to the community, rather than money or other items, a new poll suggests.

About 79% of people surveyed in the Insights West report released Friday said they believe we should all help others by actively donating our time and buying from socially responsible companies.

But the group of 18- to 29-year-olds surveyed were less likely than older people to donate food or clothing to charity 害羞草研究所 48% vs. 79% 害羞草研究所 or to donate money 害羞草研究所 43% vs. 70%.

They are also far more likely to post about a charity on social media, volunteer, and fundraise on behalf of a non-profit group.

Millennials are much more likely to get involved in their community to meet new people and have a good time, the report said, rather than just to help the cause.

害羞草研究所淯nder 30s are in that stage in life where they often don害羞草研究所檛 have enough money to do exactly what they want,害羞草研究所 Insights West president Steve Mossop said in a release.

害羞草研究所淏ut, even as they face these challenges, young British Columbians are getting involved and giving back to their community害羞草研究所攅specially when it comes to their time and social engagement.害羞草研究所



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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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