Volunteer Value Calculator

Calculate the economic value of volunteer hours contributed.

Number of Volunteers

Hours Per Week Each

Weeks Per Year

Value Per Hour ($)

Formula

TotalValue = Volunteers * HoursPerWeek * Weeks * HourlyValue

What is the current value of a volunteer hour?

The Independent Sector estimates about $31.80 per hour nationally.

Why calculate volunteer value?

It helps demonstrate community support for grants and annual reports.

Can volunteer hours count as grant match?

Yes, many grants accept volunteer time as an in-kind contribution.

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