Montana’s ‘Philanthropy Players’: Are Men Volunteering Just to Get Dates?

We know that doing good feels good—but what if it also made you look good? Here's a trend in dating, guys are volunteering not just for the warm fuzzies but for the dating perks, too. 

The ‘Philanthropy Player’ Phenomenon

DatingNews surveyed 3,004 people to see how many men volunteer to boost their dating game. In Montana, 15% admitted to being ‘philanthropy players,’ joining charities to look more appealing.

Top Volunteering Choices for Montana Men

1️⃣ Animal Shelters – Nothing says boyfriend material like bottle-feeding kittens.
2️⃣ Food Banks & Soup Kitchens – Helping people and showing off cooking skills? Win-win.
3️⃣ Wildlife Sanctuaries – Because saving the planet is undeniably attractive.

Volunteering on a Dating Profile: The Truth Stretchers

And dating profiles? 16% of guys admit to exaggerating their volunteer work, hoping to impress, since 45% of singles say they’d swipe right on someone with a volunteer-related pic. 

How Men Casually Drop Volunteer Work into Conversation

As for casually slipping it into conversation? 43% go for mystery: “I just got back from something really cool…” 34% are more direct: “Oh, I can’t stay out late—I have an early volunteer shift.” A smug 14% claim, “The kids at the shelter totally think I’m their favorite,” while 9% humblebrag: “Ugh, my arms are sore from planting trees all weekend.” 

Would You Go on a Volunteer Date?

Would people go on a volunteer date? 49% say absolutely, 33% would go but prefer chill dates, 5% are in if they can stay cute, and 13% would rather just eat and vibe. 

 Dating hack or not, doing good is always in style.