Volunteer work accounts for over seven per cent of GDP in Switzerland.
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With the time they spend working for their family and their community, volunteers contribute a big share of Swiss GDP: over 7 per cent, say the statistics. More than the banking sector, which is 6.7 per cent. But volunteers pick and choose what and who they want to help. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)
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