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ACTIVE LIVING is a supplement to The Spokesman-Review • Friday, April 22, 2022
Active | Volunteering
GIVING BACK A
recent study showed that, if paid, the average volunteer at a nonprofit, should be receive $28/hour.
That means that an organization doesn’t have to pay this amount to an employee, and can instead use this money for other programs and activities. And b) that they should make sure their volunteers are appreciated.
In some cases, someone who is retired can do “the best parts of their job” for an organization they like, and not have to deal with the parts of employment they didn’t care about.
Even organizations that aren’t strictly nonprofits may welcome volunteer help: hospitals can use guides. Museums can use docents and schools may have committees.
At the same time, organizations can benefit from skilled help and expertise.
Look around – the Active Living Expo can open doors to fuel your interest in giving back.
Other studies have shown that getting involved in one’s community – especially a non-profit or charity – can let people directly Volunteers bring plenty of value to both the feel like they’re making a difference. They can person giving their time and talents, and to the have a sense of satisfaction and happiness, organization benefitting from them. plus a fun place to spend their time.
