Independent Sector, a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of approximately 550 charities, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs, announced that the estimated value of a volunteer hour in 2006 is $18.77. This number, up from 2005's estimate of $18.04, gives charitable organizations a tool to help quantify the immense contributions volunteers make. The hourly value of volunteer time is based on the average hourly wage for all non-management, nonagriculture workers as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 12 percent increase to estimate for fringe benefits. To learn more about Independent Sector's estimated value of a volunteer hour, visit: www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html
April 2007

A first-ever federal report released by the Corporation for National and Community Service -- .Volunteering in America: State Trends and Rankings. – finds that states vary widely in how, when, and what percent of their citizens volunteer.  The study is based upon the most statistically significant study of volunteering ever conducted in America - an annual survey of 60,000 households begun in 2002 by the U.S. Census Bureau. October 2006

A Report to the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration and the Volunteer Centers of Minnesota on the Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations

While many facets of volunteer management are important, many leaders of volunteers know there would be no volunteer programs if volunteers weren't recognized! MAVA is pleased to assist anyone who wishes to recognize their volunteers with a brand new recognition resource from Ardie & Friends. While anyone can access these beautiful yet poignant items from Ardie & Friends, MAVA members receive a 25% discount! Whether a teacher seeking a way to thank classroom volunteers; a disaster relief coordinator looking to thank those who've gone above and beyond to assist with recovery; or if you're just looking for a simple "thank you" to yourself, Ardie & Friends has the recognition gift for you! October 2005