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Across the sample as a whole, 20% of adults (aged 16 plus) say that they regularly give up time to help as a volunteer or organiser for a charity, club or organisation (Table 18). Such activity is most common among those aged 35 to 44, and is least common among those in the youngest and oldest age groups.
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Table 18 Proportion of the adult population regularly volunteering by age group and sex |
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Sex |
Age group |
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16-24 |
25-34 |
35-44 |
45-59 |
60-74 |
75 plus |
Total |
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Males |
12% |
18% |
25% |
23% |
18% |
12% |
19% |
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Females |
18% |
16% |
30% |
27% |
17% |
8% |
21% |
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All adults |
15% |
17% |
28% |
25% |
18% |
9% |
20% |
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Base (all adults) =100% |
219 |
428 |
424 |
546 |
535 |
266 |
2418 |
Source: Scottish Household Survey (Feb-Mar,
1999).
Note: Sample size reduced by non-response to the second part of the interview.
The most common forms of volunteering are on behalf of a church or religious group (mentioned by 24% of those who said they volunteered), in activities or organisations working with young people (21%) and in work with older people (16%). There are no significant differences between men and women in terms of overall propensity to take part in voluntary activities, although there are differences in the type of activities undertaken. For example, men are more likely to take part in arts, culture or sports activities, while women are more likely to be involved in Parent/Teacher Associations or in playgroups or other children's activities.
Health and care
Almost a third (30%) of household respondents say that there was someone in their household with a long-standing illness, health problem or disability that limits their daily activity or the kind of work they can do. Thirteen percent say there is someone who needs regular help or care because they are sick, disabled or elderly. Not surprisingly, responses to these questions varied greatly by household type. As Figure 4 shows, older and pensioner households are much more likely to contain individuals with health problems or needing regular help or care.
Figure 4 Proportion of households containing
someone with long-term health problem or in need of regular help or care by
type of household
Source: Scottish Household Survey (Feb-Mar, 1999). Base (100%)=2600
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