FY12 Value of Volunteer Time

The estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2011 is $21.79 per hour*.

The estimated dollar value for time spent by volunteers in advisory roles (boards, councils, etc.) is $100.00 per hour.

The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable organizations can use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide.

*From http://independentsector.org/volunteer_time