Realtors® Care: Nearly Two-Thirds Volunteer Every Month

Nearly two-thirds of Realtors® (64%) volunteer in their communities every month, and 84% reported making charitable donations over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.  

Realtors® who volunteer monthly typically dedicate eight hours per month to their efforts, NAR’s 2026 CARE Report cites. Of those who made charitable donations in the last year, the typical amount was $1,500. 

Additionally, the report shares: 

• 78% of broker-owners volunteer monthly 
• 68% of broker-owners encourage their agents to volunteer 
• 80% of association executives or MLS staff volunteer monthly 
• Realtor® associations donated a median of $14,500 to nonprofits and charitable causes in the past year 

In the past year, Realtors® most frequently contributed to their local communities by volunteering through: 

1. Food banks and meal programs (33%) 
2. Local schools and kids’ sports teams (24%) 
3. Initiatives supporting veterans and soldiers (21%) 
4. Youth mentoring and education (21%) 
5. Caring for animals (19%) 

Their efforts most helped: 

1. Children and teens (32%) 
2. Seniors (24%) 
3. Veterans (23%) 
4. People living in poverty (22%) 
5. People experiencing homelessness (21%) 

Read About Realtors® Who Care in Pennsylvania 

Realtors® are doing their part in Pennsylvania, too. 

Read this year’s Realtors® Are Good Neighbors stories about Realtors® making an impact in their communities across the state.  

Additionally, read about Realtors® Reach Out, an annual initiative where Realtors® commit themselves to community service each October. Over the past 20 years, Pennsylvania Realtors® and local associations collectively raised more than $865,000 and collected more than 75,000 pounds of food, as well as hosted blood banks and donated coats, backpacks and monetary contributions for charitable organizations throughout the state as part of Realtor® Reach Out activities.