Events volunteer demographics and statistics in the US
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Events volunteer demographics by:
Events volunteer gender statistics
65.1% of events volunteers are women and 34.9% of events volunteers are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Events volunteer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Events volunteer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,384
Female income
$31,614
Events volunteer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in events volunteer positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of events volunteers are female.
Events volunteer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2011 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2012 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2013 | 24.50% | 75.50% |
| 2014 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2015 | 35.39% | 64.61% |
| 2016 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2017 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2018 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
| 2019 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2020 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2021 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
Events volunteer related jobs gender ratio
We compared events volunteers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Events Volunteer | 35% | 65% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Events volunteer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among events volunteers is White, which makes up 62.1% of all events volunteers. Comparatively, 16.8% of events volunteers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of events volunteers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Events volunteer race
| Events volunteer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Events volunteer race and ethnicity over time
See how events volunteer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Events volunteer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.20% | 9.57% | 5.72% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 68.78% | 9.70% | 6.17% | 13.23% |
| 2012 | 68.50% | 9.63% | 4.98% | 14.66% |
| 2013 | 68.10% | 9.45% | 5.68% | 13.32% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 10.31% | 5.81% | 14.88% |
| 2015 | 66.95% | 9.97% | 6.17% | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 67.22% | 8.81% | 5.74% | 15.29% |
| 2017 | 67.42% | 9.34% | 5.54% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 68.78% | 7.46% | 6.37% | 14.74% |
| 2019 | 65.62% | 9.10% | 5.85% | 16.48% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 8.91% | 4.62% | 16.84% |
| 2021 | 62.06% | 10.12% | 6.01% | 16.85% |
Events volunteer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american events volunteers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino events volunteers have the lowest average salary at $30,775.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,914 |
| White | $31,889 |
| Black or African American | $32,084 |
| Asian | $31,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,775 |
Average events volunteer age
See how the average age of events volunteers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Events volunteer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 36 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 35 |
Events volunteer age breakdown
The average age of events volunteers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the events volunteer population.
Events volunteer age breakdown
| Events Volunteer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Events volunteer educational attainment
The most common degree for events volunteers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of events volunteers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Events volunteers by degree level
| Events volunteer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Events volunteer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, events volunteers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, events volunteers earn a median annual income of $31,772 compared to $30,595 for events volunteers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,691 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,772 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,595 |
Events volunteer employment statistics
Most events volunteers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where events volunteers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where events volunteers work.
Events volunteer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Events volunteer jobs by company type
Employees with the events volunteer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most events volunteers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Events volunteer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 8% |
Events volunteer jobs by industry
The most common industries for events volunteers are non profits, education and health care.
Events volunteer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 26% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Events volunteer turnover and employment statistics
Events volunteer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for events volunteers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Events volunteer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Events volunteer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 6.49% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 5.39% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 4.18% |
| 2016 | 4.98% |
| 2017 | 3.24% |
| 2018 | 4.96% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 10.96% |
| 2021 | 12.42% |
Average events volunteer tenure
The average events volunteer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,648 events volunteers resumes in Zippia's database.
Events volunteer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Events volunteer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of events volunteers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistic Assistant | 8.65% | 11,865 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Contractor/Consultant | 11.05% | 64,573 |
| Forms Examiner | 11.64% | 2,094 |
| Events Volunteer | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Similar events volunteer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistic Assistant | 8.65% | 11,865 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Contractor/Consultant | 11.05% | 64,573 |
| Forms Examiner | 11.64% | 2,094 |
| Fundraising Chairperson | 19.25% | 1,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by events volunteers
The most common foreign language among events volunteers is Spanish at 40.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 40.3%
- French, 13.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- German, 3.4%
- Other, 28.0%
Events volunteer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.3% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Other | 28.0% |
